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NiziU (Japanese: ニジュー, Korean: 니쥬, pronounced as "Needs You") is a nine-member girl group under JYP Entertainment. They were formed through the audition program Nizi Project.
They made their Japanese debut on December 2, 2020 with the single "Step and a Step" before making their Korean debut on October 30, 2023 with their first single album "Press Play".
History[]
2020: Nizi Project, Make You Happy, "Step and a Step"[]
On June 26, 2020, the final episode of Nizi Project was broadcasted, revealing the final nine members to debut the show's produced-group, NiziU; Mako ranked first overall, followed by Riku ranking second, Rima ranked third, Rio ranked fourth, Maya ranked fifth, Miihi ranked sixth, Mayuka ranked seventh, Ayaka ranked eighth and finally, Nina ranked ninth overall and was the last contestant revealed to debut.[1] On the same day, it was announced that their pre-debut mini album, Make You Happy, would be released on June 30.[2]
On October 2, it was announced that the group would officially debut with their first major Japanese single, "Step and a Step" on December 2.[3]
2021: "Take a picture / Poppin' Shakin'", "Super Summer", U[]
On February 1, 2021, it was announced that NiziU would make their first-ever comeback with their second Japanese single "Take a picture / Poppin' Shakin'" on April 7.[4] Meanwhile, "Poppin' Shakin'" would be digitally pre-released on February 20.
On July 2, it was announced that NiziU would be releasing their first Japanese digital single, "Super Summer", on July 5.[5]
On September 7, the group announced that they would be releasing their first full-length album, U, on November 24.[6] The album consists of songs from their pre-debut released mini album Make You Happy, as well as previously released singles "Step and a Step", "Take a picture / Poppin' Shakin'" and "Super Summer" in addition to 6 new songs, with "Chopstick" serving as the album's title track.[7]
2022: "Asobo", "Asobo (English Ver.)", "Clap Clap", first concerts, "Blue Moon"[]
On April 2, 2022, NiziU announced their second Japanese digital single, "Asobo", which would be released on April 12.[8]
On April 25, NiziU announced that they would release their first English digital single, "Asobo (English Ver.)", the next day.[9]
On May 8, the group announced that their third Japanese single, "Clap Clap", would be released on July 20.[10] The details for the single's release were announced on May 13.[11]
On May 20, 2022, NiziU announced their first tour in Japan. On July 18, it was announced that the first shows in Hyogo, scheduled for July 23 and 24, would be postponed after 5 members tested positive for COVID-19. On August 13, the group held their first-ever concert tour, NiziU Live With U 2022 "Light It Up", at West Japan General Exhibition Center New Wing in Fukuoka.
On September 4, 2022, the group announced their first dome performances in Tokyo and Osaka. Their first dome tour NiziU Live With U 2022 "Burn It Up", was held on November 12-13 at Tokyo Dome and on December 17-18 at Kyocera Dome Osaka.
On October 5, NiziU announced that they would be releasing fourth Japanese single, "Blue Moon", on December 14.[12]
2023: "Paradise", Coconut, Korean debut with "Press Play"[]
On January 7, 2023, the group announced their fifth Japanese single, "Paradise", which was released on March 8.[13]
On May 10, NiziU announced that they would release their second Japanese full-length album Coconut on July 19.[14]
On October 4, it was announced that NiziU would be making their Korean debut with the single album "Press Play" on October 30.[15]
2024: Rise Up[]
On May 24, 2024, NiziU announced that they will be releasing their first EP, Rise Up, on July 24.[16] The digital singles "Rise Up" and "Rise Up (English & Korean ver.)" were pre-released on July 7, 2024.[17]
2025: Awake, "Love Line"[]
On November 12, 2024, it was announced that NiziU will be releasing their first Japanese mini album Awake, on February 5, 2025.[18]
On March 10, NiziU announced their second Korean single album "Love Line", set for release on March 31.[19]
Members[]
| Rank | Name | Position(s) | Color | Year(s) active | ||
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| 1 | Mako | 마코 | マコ | Leader | Orange | 2020–present |
| 4 | Rio | 리오 | リオ | N/A | Light Blue | 2020–present |
| 5 | Maya | 마야 | マヤ | Purple | 2020–present | |
| 2 | Riku | 리쿠 | リク | Yellow | 2020–present | |
| 8 | Ayaka | 아야카 | アヤカ | White | 2020–present | |
| 7 | Mayuka | 마유카 | マユカ | Mint Green | 2020–present | |
| 3 | Rima | 리마 | リマ | Red | 2020–present | |
| 6 | Miihi | 미이히 | ミイヒ | Pink | 2020–present | |
| 9 | Nina | 니나 | ニナ | Main Vocalist, Sainenshō[n 1] | Blue | 2020–present |
Discography[]
Japanese[]
Studio albums[]EPs[]
Mini albums[]
Digital mini albums[]
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Singles[]
Digital singles[]
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English[]Digital singles[]
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Korean[]Single albums[]
Digital singles[]
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Concerts[]
Japan concerts[]
Taipei concerts[]
- NiziU Fan-Con With U in Taipei (2024)
Japan tours[]
- NiziU Live With U 2022 "Burn It Up" (2022)
- NiziU Live With U 2023 "Coco! Nut Fes." (2023)
- NiziU Live With U 2024-2025 "Awake" (2024-2025)
Concert participation[]
- Music Core In Japan 2024 (2024)[20]
Fanmeetings[]
- NiziU Fan Meeting With U 2024 'Nizi"U"niversity' (2024)
Filmography[]
Web shows[]
- NiziU LOG (Youtube, 2021-present)
- To.NiziU (Youtube, 2023)
Gallery[]
- Main article: NiziU/Gallery
Notes[]
- ↑ From Japanese-Youngest member
References[]
- ↑ Nizi Project: Episodes 11-20
- ↑ NiziU's Website: 6月30日(火)、Digital Mini Album『Make you happy』でプレデビュー決定！！
- ↑ NiziU's Website: 12月2日(水)、ついにDebut Single『Step and a step』リリース！！
- ↑ NiziU's Website: 2nd Single『Take a picture／Poppin' Shakin'』4月7日(水)リリース決定！！
- ↑ NiziU's Website: 7月5日(月)、New Digital Single「Super Summer」リリース決定！！！本日7月2日(金)より、iTunesプリオーダー(予約注文)受付開始！！
- ↑ NiziU's Website: 記念すべき1st Album『U』、11月24日(水)リリース決定！！！
- ↑ NiziU's Website: ついに本日11月11日(木) “箸の日” に、新曲「Chopstick」先行配信開始＆Music Video解禁！！
- ↑ NiziU's Website: New Digital Single「ASOBO」が4月12日(火)にリリース決定！！
- ↑ NiziU's Website: New Digital Single 「ASOBO」の英語バージョン、「ASOBO -English ver.-」リリース決定！！本日24時に音源配信スタート＆Music Video公開！！
- ↑ NiziU's Website: NiziU New Single『CLAP CLAP』、2022年7月20日(水)リリース決定！！！
- ↑ NiziU's Website: NiziU 3rd Single『CLAP CLAP』の詳細発表！！
- ↑ NiziU's Website: NiziU 4th Single 『Blue Moon』、12月14日(水)リリース決定！！
- ↑ NiziU's Website: 『映画ドラえもん のび太と空の理想郷(ユートピア)』主題歌のNiziU New Single『Paradise』、2023年3月8日(水)発売決定！しかも「Paradise」はStray Kids が作曲＆プロデュース！ さらに、初回生産限定盤AにはNiziU初の単独ツアー「NiziU Live with U 2022 “Light it Up”」から選りすぐりのライブパフォーマンス映像を収録！ 本日1月7日(土)からは、土曜17時より放送のTVアニメ「ドラえもん」のエンディングとしてオンエア！
- ↑ NiziU's Website: NiziU、約1年8カ月ぶりの2nd ALBUM『COCONUT』を7月19日(水)にリリース決定！！
- ↑ NiziU's Website: 2023年10月30日(月)に発売となるNiziU KOREA 1st SINGLE ALBUM『Press Play』の日本限定特典付での販売が決定！
- ↑ NiziU's Website: NiziU、『神之塔-Tower of God-王子の帰還』オープニング＆エンディングテーマを収録の1st EP『RISE UP』を7月24日(水)にリリース決定！！
- ↑ (JP) NiziU Japanese website: 1st EP 『RISE UP』から、タイトルトラックの「RISE UP」が７月７日(日)より先行配信スタート！！日本語バージョンの他に、同曲の英語バージョンと韓国語バージョンも同時配信！！
- ↑ @NiziU__Official on X (November 12, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: NiziU Announces Korean Comeback With Adorable Teaser Video For "LOVE LINE"
- ↑ Soompi: "Music Core In Japan" Announces Performer Lineup
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