NiziU

NiziU (虹U) is a nine-member idol girl group from Korean agency JYP Entertainment and Japanese record label Sony Music Japan. They were formed through the survival shows Nizi Project and Nizi Project Season 2. They made their official debut on December 2, 2020 with the single "Step and a Step".

Prior to their debut, a digital mini album, Make You Happy, was released on June 30, 2020.

Current Members
Order based on final lineup ranking:
 * Yamaguchi Mako (山口真子; )
 * Oe Riku (大江梨久; )
 * Nakabayashi Rima (中林里茉; )
 * Hanabashi Rio (花橋梨緒; )
 * Katsumura Maya (勝村摩耶; )
 * Suzuno Miihi (鈴野みいひ; )
 * Ogou Mayuka (小合麻由佳; )
 * Arai Ayaka (新井彩香; )
 * Nina Makino-Hillman (牧野ニーナ=ヒルマン; )

2020
On June 26, 9 members were decided at the final episode of Nizi Project, and NiziU was formed.

On June 30, they pre-debuted with the simultaneous release of the digital mini-album "Make You Happy" in Japan and Korea. It was released worldwide on July 1 the following day. On July 3, "Make you happy" won 64 crowns in the number one single album ranking on domestic music distribution sites, and the MV exceeded 20 million views. On July 16, it was reported that a total of 109 crowns had been achieved on music distribution sites around the world, and the MV exceeded 50 million views. On August 31st, it surpassed 100 million views in two months after its release, and on December 31st at midnight, it surpassed 200 million views in half a year after its release.

On September 12, they made their first appearance on a music program on Nippon Television's "THE MUSIC DAY Why do people sing?".

On October 23rd, member Miihi announced that she would be suspending her activities for the time being due to poor physical condition.

On October 27th, they made a live appearance on NTV's "Sukkiri" and performed "Make you happy". First appearance in a Japanese TV program studio.

On October 30th, they won the best dance video award of "MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2020" with "Make you happy".

On November 20th, the awards of the "62nd Japan Record Awards" were announced, and they won a special award.

On December 2nd, they released their 1st single "Step and a Step" and officially made their major debut.

On December 9, they won the person category idol category of "Yahoo! Search Awards 2020".

On December 20th, it was announced that Miihi would resume activities, and returned on December 25th with the TV Asahi affiliated music program "Music Station Ultra Super Live 2020".

On December 31, they made their first appearance in the NHK General "71st NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen".

2021
On February 4, appointed as Asian ambassador of fashion brand "H&M".

On February 10, a new project titled “NiziU LAB” was released by Softbank and content distribution service “5G LAB”.

On April 7th, they released their 2nd single "Take a picture / Poppin' Shakin'". It was be the group's first double A-side single.

Released 1st digital single "Super Summer" on July 5th.

Appeared at "SUPERSONIC 2021" held at ZOZO Marine Stadium in Chiba on September 19. Presented their first live performance with an audience.

October 20 NiziU Official Character “NIZOO” announced.

On November 24th, the 1st album "U" was released.

On December 30th, they won the Japan Record Award for Best Work.

2022
On April 12, the 2nd digital single "ASOBO" was released.

On July 20th, the 3rd single "CLAP CLAP" was released.

On August 13th, the 1st tour "NiziU Live with U 2022 "Light it Up"" was held starting from Fukuoka.

The first dome performance “NiziU Live with U 2022 “Burn it Up”” is being held at Tokyo Dome on November 12-13 and Kyocera Dome Osaka on December 17-18.

On December 14th, the 4th single "Blue Moon" will be released.

Studio Albums

 * [2021.11.24] U

Digital Mini Albums

 * [2020.06.30] Make You Happy (pre-debut)

Singles

 * [2020.12.02] Step and a Step
 * [2021.04.07] Take a picture / Poppin' Shakin'
 * [2022.07.20] CLAP CLAP
 * [2022.12.14] Blue Moon

Digital singles

 * [2021.07.05] Super Summer
 * [2022.04.12] ASOBO
 * [2022.04.26] ASOBO -English ver.-

Awards

 * 2020 62nd Japan Record Awards - Special Award
 * MTV VMAJ 2020 - Best Dance Video "Make you happy"
 * VOGUE JAPAN Women of the Year 2020
 * 2021: The 35th Japan Gold Disc Award - Best 5 New Artist, Best 5 Song by Download, Best 5 Song by Streaming