NiziU, pronounced as "Needs You", is a nine-member female idol group under JYP Entertainment. They were formed through the audition program Nizi Project and Nizi Project Season 2.
They released their pre-debut digital mini album Make You Happy on June 30, 2020 and made their major debut on December 2, 2020 with the single "Step and a step".
They made their Korean debut on October 30, 2023, with the single "Press Play".
Members
- MAKO (マコ; Orange) - Leader
- RIO (リオ; Light Blue)
- MAYA (マヤ; Purple)
- RIKU (リク; Yellow)
- AYAKA (アヤカ; White)
- MAYUKA (マユカ; Mint Green)
- RIMA (リマ; Red)
- MIIHI (ミイヒ; Pink)
- NINA (ニナ; Blue)
History
2020: Debut
- On June 26, their formation was decided at the final episode of Nizi Project.
- The ranking being:
- MAKO
- RIKU
- RIMA
- RIO
- MAYA
- MIHII
- MAYUKA
- AYAKA
- NINA
- On June 30, their pre-debut digital mini-album Make You Happy was released in Japan and Korea, and was released worldwide on the following day.
- On August 31, their "Make You Happy" surpassed 100 million views on YouTube.
- On September 12, they debuted on NTV's "THE MUSIC DAY".
- On October 23, MIIHI was announced to suspend her activities due to her poor physical condition.
- On October 27, they performed "Make You Happy" on NTV's Sukkiri. It marked their first live performance on TV.
- On October 30, their "Make You Happy" was awarded "Best Dance Video Award" by MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2020.
- On November 20, they were awarded "Special Award" by the 62nd Japan Record Awards.
- On December 2, their debut single "Step and a step" was released.
- On December 9, they were awarded "Idol Category Award" by the Yahoo! Search Awards 2020.
- On December 20, MIIHI was announced to resume her activities. She returned on December 25 with her appearance during the music program "Music Station Ultra Super Live 2020" on TV Asahi.
- On December 31, they debuted at the 71st NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
2021: U
- On February 4, they were appointed as Asian ambassador of fashion brand "H&M".
- On February 10, their new project "NiziU LAB" was released by Softbank & 5G LAB.
- On April 7, their second single "Take a picture / Poppin' Shakin'" was released.
- On July 5, their first digital single "Super Summer" was released.
- On October 20, their official mascot character "NIZOO" was announced.
- On November 24, their first studio album U was released.
- On December 30, they were awarded "Best Work" by the 63rd Japan Record Awards.
2022: NiziU Live with U 2022 "Burn it Up"
- On April 12, their second digital single "ASOBO" was released.
- On July 20, their third single "CLAP CLAP" was released.
- On August 13, their first concert tour NiziU Live with U 2022 "Light it Up" was opened.
- On November 12-13, their first concert at the Tokyo Dome NiziU Live with U 2022 "Burn it Up" was held. Followed by a two day performance at the Kyocera Dome on December 17 to 18.
- On December 14, their fourth single "Blue Moon" was released.
- On December 28, they appeared on "THE FIRST TAKE" performing "Blue Moon".
2023: COCONUT & Debut in Korea
- On March 8, their fifth single "Paradise" was released.
- On July 19, their second studio album COCONUT was released.
- On October 30, their Korean debut single "Press Play" was released.[1]
Discography
Japan
Singles
CD 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
- [2023.03.08] Paradise
Digital Singles
- [2021.07.05] Super Summer
- [2022.04.12] ASOBO
- [2022.04.26] ASOBO -English ver.-
- [2024.02.06] Memories
- [2024.03.14] SWEET NONFICTION
Albums
Pre-debut Digital Mini Album
- [2020.06.30] Make You Happy
Studio Albums
Mini Albums
- [2025.02.05] AWAKE
EPs
- [2024.07.24] RISE UP
Video Releases
- [2023.05.10] NiziU Live with U 2022 "Burn it Up" in TOKYO DOME
- [2024.05.01] NiziU Live with U 2023 "COCO! nut Fes" -Stadium Special- in ZOZO Marine Stadium
Korean
Singles
- [2023.10.30] Press Play
Awards
- 62nd Japan Record Awards "Special Award"
- 2020 MTV Video Music Awards Japan "Best Dance Video" - Make You Happy
- 2020 VOGUE JAPAN "Women of the Year"
- 2020 Yahoo! Search Awards "Idol Category Award"
- 35th Japan Gold Disc Award "Best 5 New Artist", "Best 5 Song by Download", "Best 5 Song by Streaming"
- 2021 MTV Video Music Awards Japan "Best Buzz Award"
- 63rd Japan Record Awards "Outstanding Performance Award" - Take a picture
- 2022 Asia Artist Awards "Hot Trend Award" & "Best Musician Award"
- 64th Japan Record Awards "Outstanding Performance Award" - CLAP CLAP
Gallery
Promoting "Press Play" (2023)
Promoting "Press Play" (2023)
Promoting "Press Play" (2023)
Promoting "Press Play" (2023)
Promoting "Press Play" (2023)
Promoting "COCONUT" (2023)
Promoting "Paradise"
Promoting "Blue Moon"
Promoting "CLAP CLAP"
Promoting "U"
Promoting "Take a picture / Poppin' Shakin'"
Promoting "Step and a step"
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Promoting "Make You Happy" (1)
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Promoting "Make You Happy" (2)
Notes
References
- ↑ NiziUが韓国デビュー決定、ティザー映像を公開
- ↑ KpopStarz - Meet JYP Entertainment's Finalized Lineup For New Girl Group NiZiU! By Staff Reporter | June 25, 2020 10:22 PM EDT