Love songs sung by idols: from heart-wrenching tracks to ones that make your heart skip a beat!

Assaulted by a love song＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 19th Single “Attacked by a Love Song” [MV full]

=LOVE is an idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.

Their 19th single, “Attacked by a Love Song,” set for release in October 2025, is a cute track about the impulses of love, featuring Maika Sasaki in the center position.

With an earnest message—wanting their feelings to be noticed even if their love is exposed—it vividly captures the exhilaration right before a romance begins.

The protagonist, swept away by a sudden rush of emotion, evokes listeners’ sweet and bittersweet memories.

B-b-but.≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 2nd Single c/w 'Dadada, Datte.' [MV full]

From the peppy rhythm of the intro, this song instantly sweeps you into a bittersweet world of youth.

Included as the B-side of the single “First Love Cinderella,” released in October 2024, it became a hot topic as the group’s first unit track.

Sung by Ayumi Ichihara, Mizuki Oshida, and Yuka Murayama, this love song uses onomatopoeia-like phrases to express the fluster of a love that leaves you lost for words, making your heart skip a beat every time you listen.

The down-to-earth lyrics penned by Rino Sashihara are deeply relatable, and the music video’s must-see storyline cheers on its clumsy protagonist.

This work is an anthem that gives you courage when you feel timid about love.

Why not listen to it when you want to confess your feelings to someone you like, or when you need a little push forward?

Peach tea and peach pie≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 2nd Single c/w 'Peach Tea and Peach Pie' [MV full]

This is a love song where a sweet, pink-tinted worldview intersects with a slightly bold crush.

It’s included as the B-side to the single “First Love Cinderella,” released in October 2024, and marks the first time member Anka Yamada served as center.

The cute sound that makes your heart flutter just by listening and the lyrics that adorably portray a possessive “Only look at me” are striking.

As an important number that brightens a single which reached No.

1 on the Oricon weekly rankings, it’s widely supported by fans.

In the music video, you can also enjoy the members dancing in café staff outfits.

Perfect for when you want a cute karaoke boost or to bask in a sweet mood.

Be sure to listen while thinking of your oshi!

Call me, Tell meNEW!SWEET STEADY

[2nd Single CD Release Commemoration] SWEET STEADY “Call me, Tell me” Special Video ver.

A SWEET STEADY track that poppily captures an overflowing crush trying to connect with the one they like over the phone.

Its breezy hyper-Y2K sound, evoking 2000s culture, and a world full of wordplay that recalls communication and radio waves really grab your heart, don’t they? Released in May 2024, the song was written and composed by Hiroaki Suzuki.

It’s also become one of the group’s signature numbers, with a newly recorded version included on the single “YAKIMOCHI / Good Job!” set for release in August 2025.

Can’t you feel the flutter of romance just by listening? It’s a perfect pop tune for lifting your mood or shouting along at a live show.

I’m totally in love ♡NEW!CANDY TUNE

[MV] CANDY TUNE “I’m in Love♡”

Here’s a pop, high-energy number that captures the rush of falling in love.

Blending a heavy rock sound with a cute world that expresses affection straight from the heart, this track lets you fully savor CANDY TUNE’s charm.

With lyrics by Suu and music by NAOKI KUBO, it sparks overwhelming excitement at live shows.

Included on the album “Baibai FIGHT!” released in October 2025, it later served as the opening theme for a TV program.

The music video, which portrays a game world set in a land of sweets, also became a hot topic.

It’s an upbeat tune perfect for those who want to go wild at concerts or soak up some positive energy.

Etcetera, love youNEW!CANDY TUNE

[MV] CANDY TUNE “Etcetera LOVE YOU”

An idol pop song that captures the frustrating feelings of being in love—feelings that a simple “I like you” could never fully express.

The lyrics, bursting with a heartfelt desire to know the other person’s true feelings, are irresistibly cute! Its sparkling, classic sound and the sense of unity that lets everyone raise their voices together are big parts of the song’s appeal.

This track was included on the single “Kiss Me Pâtissier,” released in August 2024, and was crafted by a team of writers including Suu and Naoki Kubo.

After its live debut in April 2024, the song was carefully nurtured, and a video version was later released to great acclaim.

It’s a must-listen for anyone struggling to understand their crush’s feelings, or for those who want to shout their hearts out at a live show and leave with a smile!

Blue Hawaii Lemon≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 3rd Single Title Track “Blue Hawaii Lemon” [MV full]

A refreshingly exhilarating summer tune themed around a fleeting summer escape.

The lyrics liken the feeling of being in love to shaved ice—cold yet sweet—evoking bittersweet, vibrant scenes of youth.

With Reon Esumi at center, the transparent vocals fuse with a driving sound to whisk listeners away to a distant seaside.

Released as the 3rd single in June 2025, this song—penned by Rino Sashihara—became a hit that symbolizes the group’s momentum, peaking at No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

Amid classic pop stylings, it also conveys a fragility that melts away like summer in an instant.

Perfect for amping up summer outings like drives or beach trips, and a great listen when you want to forget the everyday and feel refreshed.