[Idols and Intensity] A masterpiece by NEWS. A captivating song whose charm changes with the number of members.
Debuting in spectacular fashion with the Volleyball World Cup image song “NEWS Nippon,” the group NEWS has raced from the idol world into the broader music scene.
They celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2023, and in 2024 they made headlines again by releasing their catalog on streaming services.
We’ll be introducing many of their classic hits!
Beyond the glitter befitting their early idol era, there’s something moving about the powerful vocals that have stood out even more since they became a smaller lineup.
Be sure to check out their highly message-driven songs as well, which captivate with overwhelming performances at music festivals.
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[Idols and Passion] A Classic by NEWS. A Captivating Song That Changes with the Number of Members (31–40)
TouchNEWS
It’s a song included on NEWS’s 19th single, Hikari no Shizuku, released in 2016.
The track was used as the Nissen commercial song featuring NEWS’s members.
This marked their first double A-side single release in four years.
FIREWORKSNEWS
Overcoming countless hardships, NEWS celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023.
Their 2024 album JAPANEWS sparked major buzz with its concept of traveling across Japan through music.
One of the songs that colors that story is FIREWORKS, which we’re introducing today.
The fireworks depicted in this track are not merely a beautiful summer night spectacle.
Rather, the way they burn out in an instant is layered with human, scorching passion—and the poignant afterglow that follows—an unmistakably NEWS-style dramatic expression.
The emotional melody crafted by Tomimi further enhances the song’s fragile, ephemeral worldview.
EMMANEWS
Released in 2017 as NEWS’s 21st single.
The song was used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV Thursday drama “The Courage to Be Disliked,” starring member Shigeaki Kato, and the jacket-themed dance, which portrayed a woman, became a hot topic.
Love wordsNEWS
It’s a song included on NEWS’s sixth original album, White, released in 2015.
NEWS handled the lyrics, composition, and arrangement, and the four members created it for their fans with gratitude for NEWS’s 10th anniversary, making it a delightful track for fans.
The Summer When You Were ThereNEWS
A bittersweet end-of-summer love song sung by NEWS.
Despite its refreshing melody that conjures up glittering scenes, the lyrics depict memories of a love that will never return.
The more you remember those happy days, the tighter your chest feels—many of us know that sensation well.
This track was included on the single “ONE – for the win-,” released in June 2014.
When you want to immerse yourself in an unforgettable summer romance, it will quietly stay by your side.
[Idols and Intensity] A classic by NEWS. A captivating song that changes with the number of members (41–50)
BE FUNKY!NEWS
This high-energy, uplifting track is a real crowd-pleaser at concerts.
Sung with power, its lyrics and sound blow away worries and concerns.
It’s the number-one song I’d dedicate to a friend who’s feeling down.
WORLD QUESTNEWS
It was released in 2012 as NEWS’s 15th single.
The song was chosen as the official theme for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2012 and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a passionate track with Yuya Tegoshi, a soccer enthusiast, taking the lead.