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News (band)

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NEWS
Origin Tokyo, Japan
Genres Pop
Years active 2003 (2003)–present
Labels Johnny's Entertainment
Associated acts Tegomass, ONE OK ROCK
Website www.jehp.jp/top.html
Johnny's net
Members Keiichiro Koyama
Takahisa Masuda
Shigeaki Kato
Yuya Tegoshi
Past members Ryo Nishikido
Tomohisa Yamashita
Takahiro Moriuchi
Hiroki Uchi
Hironori Kusano

NEWS (ニュース Nyūsu?), is a four-member Japanese boy band consisting of Keiichiro Koyama, Takahisa Masuda, Shigeaki Kato and Yuya Tegoshi. The group's name is an acronym based on the cardinal directions (North, East, West, South) and the members locations.[1] Formed in 2003 by Johnny Kitagawa as a nine-member group under the label Johnny's Entertainment, NEWS released a promotional single "NEWS Nippon" (NEWS ニッポン NEWS Japan?), which was used for the World Cup of Volleyball Championships. In 2004, Takahiro Moriuchi left the group and the remaining eight members released their debut single, "Kibō: Yell" (希望 ~Yell~ Hope ~Yell~?), which debuted atop the Oricon charts.

In 2006, the group released their fifth consecutive number-one single, "Sayaendō/Hadashi no Cinderella Boy" (サヤエンドウ/裸足のシンデレラボーイ Peas/Barefoot Cinderella Boy?), as a six-member group due to the controversy surrounding then-members Hiroki Uchi and Hironori Kusano.[2] After a brief hiatus, they released their seventh number-one single, "Hoshi o Mezashite" (星をめざして lit. Aim for the Stars?). In 2008, they performed at the Tokyo Dome for the first time, and released their tenth single, "Happy Birthday," which made NEWS the second Japanese group after label-mates KinKi Kids to have ten consecutive number-one singles since their debut.[3][4] NEWS became a quartet following the departures of Ryo Nishikido and Tomohisa Yamashita from the group in 2011.[5]

History

2003–2006: Debut and departure of members

Formed in September 2003, NEWS released a promotional single, "NEWS Nippon" (NEWS ニッポン NEWS Japan?), which was used as the theme song for the World Cup of Volleyball Championships.[1][6] Before holding their first concert, NEWSnow Concert: NEWS' Concert (NEWSnowCONCERT〜ニュースのコンサート〜?), Takahiro Moriuchi left the group. NEWS later released their debut single, "Kibō: Yell", which topped the Oricon chart.[7] Their next two singles, "Akaku Moyuru Taiyō" (紅く燃ゆる太陽 Burning Red Sun?) (2004) and Cherish (チェリッシュ Cherisshu?) (2005), both debuted atop the charts, as did NEWS' first album, Touch, which sold 164,016 copies in its first week.[8][9][10]

In July 2005, Uchi Hiroki was scrutinized for athena was the underage drinker and was suspended indefinitely from both NEWS and Kanjani8, another group he was a part of.[11][12] Despite having lost a member, NEWS released their fourth single, "Teppen" (てっぺん Top?), which like its predecessors debut at number-one.[13] In January 2006, NEWS was reduced to six members when Hironori Kusano was suspended indefinitely for the same charge as Uchi.[2][12] NEWS released their fifth single, "Sayaendō/Hadashi no Cinderella Boy" (サヤエンドウ/裸足のシンデレラボーイ Peas/Barefoot Cinderella Boy?) (March 2006), which was their fifth consecutive number-one single.[14] On May 1, 2006, after NEWS finished their "NEWS Spring Tour", the group went on hiatus.[12][15]

2007–2010: NEWS' 6-Member Comeback

On December 30, 2006, it was announced that NEWS would make their return at Johnny's Concert Countdown 2006-2007 as a six-member group, since Hiroki Uchi and Hironori Kusano had been demoted to trainees.[6][12][16] To mark their return, NEWS embarked on a tour and released their sixth single "Hoshi wo Mezashite" (星をめざして Aim For the Stars?).[17] "Hoshi wo Mezashite" became their sixth number-one single, which went on to be used as the theme song for the Japanese version of Happy Feet.[17][18]

On November 7, NEWS simultaneously released their seventh single, "Weeeek" and their second album, Pacific. Both releases debut atop of their respective charts with "Weeeek" selling 263,000 copies in its first week and Pacific selling 196,000 copies in their first week. This marked the tenth in Oricon history that an artist had both their single and album debut atop the charts simultaneously.[19] To further support their album, NEWS went on a nationwide tour, NEWS Concert Tour Pacific 2007-2008, from December 15, 2007 to January 27, 2008. Because tickets were in such high demand, two more dates were added to the concert, which resulted in NEWS performing at the Tokyo Dome for the first time.[4]

In February 2008 NEWS released their eighth number-one single, "Taiyō no Namida" (太陽のナミダ Tears of the Sun?), which was used as the theme song for the movie Kurosagi, starring Tomohisa Yamashita.[20] NEWS released two more number-one singles, "Summer Time" (May 2008) and "Happy Birthday" (October 2008), before releasing their third studio album Color (November 2008).[21] The release of "Happy Birthday" made NEWS the second group, after the KinKi Kids, to have ten consecutive number-one singles since their debut.[3] Color debuted at the number-one position on the charts, giving NEWS their third consecutive album.[22] NEWS released their new single, "Koi no ABO" (恋のABO Love's ABO?) on April 29, 2009.[23] It became their 11th number-one single. Their 12th number-one single titled "Sakura Girl" was released on March 31, 2010. At the “LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! NEWS DOME PARTY 2010“ concert at Tokyo Dome, it was announced that NEWS would be releasing their 13th single, “Fighting Man,” on November 3, which they did.[24]

NEWS has not had any group activities since the Music Station Super Live in December 2010.

2011 : Becoming a quartet

On October 7, 2011, it was announced that both Ryo Nishikido and Tomohisa Yamashita left the group. The official press release from Johnnys & Associates explained that Nishikido was leaving because scheduling conflicts made it difficult for him to be active in both NEWS and Kanjani8, while Yamashita was leaving to concentrate on solo projects. Nishikido will continue his activities with Kanjani8 but not NEWS. NEWS will continue as a four-member group with Keiichiro Koyama, Takahisa Masuda, Shigeaki Kato and Yuya Tegoshi.[5][25]

2012 : NEWS' 4-Member Comeback

On April 15, 2012, a countdown appeared on the JE site, revealing the four current member's outlines, suggesting a comeback. NEWS were officially back. On Apr 16th, Johnny's special site for NEWS restarted its countdown, which hit "0:00:00" on Apr 18th (12mn, JST). The time coincide with NEWS' member Keiichiro Koyama radio program "K-chan NEWS" to start its broadcast. Koyama's special guest were co-members Tegoshi Yuya, Takahisa Masuda, and Kato Shigeaki. The four members kept the fans in suspense by talking nonsensical stuff before finally making an official announcement. As reported earlier, Keiichiro Koyama said something about a new single and Best of Album. Now, aside from the NEWS' new single and Best of Album, the Johnny's talents also had a concert tour.

Moreover, in order to show their love for the fans who have waited for them for more than a year, fans could participate in their Best of Album. Fans voted for their "Top Four Favorite NEWS songs" on Johnny's Entertainment site starting Apr 18th at 12nn, JST.

On May 7, JE side has announced the new album titled "NEWS BEST" and will be released on June 13. The album came in a regular edition and a limited edition version.

Both version included a CD containing all 15 of the group's A-side singles. The regular edition included an extra CD with the group's top 15 non-single songs as voted by netizens. The limited edition will included an extra CD with previously unreleased solo songs.

On July 18, NEWS released "Chankapana", their first single as a quartet. The single is available in 5 different version and a limited box set collection of all versions. The musicvideo for "Chankapana" premiered on TV on July 9. The single sold 121,097 on its first day and went on to become number one on Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Discography

Studio albums

Year Information Oricon weekly
peak position		 Sales Certifications
(sales thresholds)
2005 touch
  • Released: April 27, 2005
 1 250,000+ (JP) RIAJ: Platinum[26]
2007 pacific
  • Released: November 7, 2007
 1 250,000+ (JP) RIAJ: Platinum[27]
2008 color
  • Released: November 19, 2008
 1 250,000+ (JP) RIAJ: Platinum[28]
2010 LIVE
  • Released: September 15, 2010
 1 185,204 (JP) RIAJ: Gold[29]
2013 NEWS
  • Released: July 17, 2013
 1 120,702 (JP) RIAJ: Gold
2015 WHITE
  • Released: February 25, 2015
 1 114,972 N/A

Compilations

Year Information Oricon weekly
peak position		 Sales Certifications
(sales thresholds)
2012 NEWS BEST
  • Released: June 13, 2012
 1 133,943 TBA

Singles

Year Title Oricon charts information Album
Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Sales
2003 "NEWS Nippon" (NEWSニッポン lit. NEWS Japan?) — — — — — touch
2004 "Kibō (Yell)" (希望～Yell～ Hope (Yell)?) 1 1 3 13 395,406
"Akaku Moyuru Taiyō" (紅く燃ゆる太陽 Burning Red Sun?) 1 1 5 31 251,223
2005 "Cherish (NEWS song) (Cherish" チェリッシュ?, Cherisshu) 1 1 4 32 261,980
"TEPPEN" (てっぺん Summit?) 1 1 2 34 245,209 pacific
2006 "Sayaendō/Hadashi no Cinderella Boy" (サヤエンドウ/裸足のシンデレラボーイ lit. Peas/Barefoot Cinderella Boy?) 1 1 1 39 222,848
2007 "Hoshi o Mezashite" (星をめざして Aim for the Stars?) 1 1 2 13 310,505
"weeeek" 1 1 2 10 376,261 color
2008 "Taiyō no Namida" (太陽のナミダ Tears of the Sun?) 1 1 2 19 291,447
Summer Time" 1 1 2 23 258,820
"Happy Birthday" 1 1 2 26 242,581
2009 "Koi no ABO" (恋のABO lit. Love's ABO?) 1 1 1 11 286,978 LIVE
2010 "Sakura Girl" (さくらガール lit. Cherry Blossoms Girl?) 1 1 3 25 232,752
"Fighting Man" 1 1 3 32 179,137 NEWS Best
2012 "Chankapāna" (チャンカパーナ lit. My Dear Woman?) 1 1 2 20 305,407 NEWS
"World Quest/Pokopon Pekōrya" (WORLD QUEST/ポコポンペコーリャ?) 1 1 3 46 148,348
2014 "ONE -for the win-" 1 1 1 34 199,007 WHITE
2015 "Kaguya" 1 1 N/A 156,862
"Chumu Chumu" (チュムチュム lit.Sound of kiss in Hindi?) 1 1 3 124,088 -
"—" denotes a title that did not reach the chart.

DVDs

Year Information
2004 News Nippon 0304
  • Released: April 7, 2004
2005 Summary of Johnny's World
  • Released: April 19, 2005
2007 Never Ending Wonderful Story
  • Released: August 8, 2007
2008 NEWS Concert Tour Pacific 2007-2008 - The First Tokyo Dome Concert
  • Released: August 13, 2008
2009 NEWS Live Diamond
  • Released: November 4, 2009
2010 NEWS LIVE!LIVE!LIVE! DOME CONCERT 2010
  • Released: December 22, 2010
2013 NEWS LIVE TOUR 2012 ~Utsukushii Koi ni Suruyo~
  • Released: January 30, 2013
2014 NEWS 10th Anniversary in Tokyo Dome
  • Released: March 19 2014

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