[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 Intensity] A classic by NEWS. A captivating song that changes with the number of members (41–50)
The Four MusketeersNEWS
It was released in 2015 as NEWS’s first DVD single.
The song was used as the opening theme for the Nippon TV anime “The Kindaichi Case Files R,” is based on Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, and was fully arranged by female conductor Tomomi Nishimoto.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Look that way—Hoi! (A children’s game phrase used when turning your head in a specified direction)NEWS
A track characterized by an up-tempo sound infused with city-pop elements.
It is NEWS’s 31st single, released in November 2024.
The song serves as the theme for the drama “Takasugi-san’s Bento,” starring group member Keiichiro Koyama.
Known for clever wordplay and a distinctive worldview, Zettakun handled the production, and the family-themed lyrics leave a strong impression.
A campaign encouraging dance video posts on social media is also underway, and the song’s arrangement makes it fun to dance to.
Brimming with playful spirit that brings out your inner child, it’s a tune that parents and kids can enjoy together.
Beyond the GlitterNEWS
It’s a song that gives you hope for tomorrow.
Personally, it’s the NEWS track I’ve listened to the most.
Although it’s not a single and is just an album track—so it tends to fly under the radar—the lyrics are very fresh and beautifully crafted, making it a hidden gem.
To You Who Don’t Know LoveNEWS
Released in 2016 as NEWS’s 20th single.
Marketed with the tagline “the ultimate bittersweet summer love ballad,” it was the group’s first fully fledged ballad single and was used as the ending theme for the NTV Saturday drama The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, starring NEWS member Shigeaki Kato.
Among their A-side singles, it is the longest track in terms of running time.
Winter MoonNEWS
“winter moon,” a fleeting yet beautiful winter love story, is a song by the idol group NEWS included on their 2010 release “Fighting Man.” Set against expansive winter landscapes, it portrays two lovers who can never be together.
Alongside melodies that evoke the chill and wistfulness of winter, their rich choral work unfolds.
It could be fun to divide parts and sing it with middle-school friends or classmates.
Try singing this sentimental love song—imbued with a somewhat mature atmosphere—at karaoke.
CRYNEWS
I often feel that NEWS’s songs express the group’s state and emotions at the time through their lyrics and sound.
It’s because I often find myself naturally moved to tears by the heartfelt messages.
This song, too, has vocals that slip right into your heart and leave me deeply moved.
SUMMER TIMENEWS
It was released in 2008 as NEWS’s ninth single.
The song was used in a commercial for Crimson’s “RUSS-K,” and its music video resembles a pop-up picture book; it also drew attention for Tegoshi doing Yoshio Kojima’s gag “Rasta Rasta Pi~ya~.” It reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.