Ranking of NEWS's Popular Songs [2026]

EMMANEWS15rank/position

NEWS ‘’emma‘’

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.

KAGUYANEWS16rank/position

NEWS KAGUYA

Released in 2015 as NEWS’s 17th single.

The music video was directed by Mika Ninagawa, and the choreography uses umbrellas to evoke a bewitching, seductive atmosphere.

The lyrics liken the woman to Princess Kaguya, making the song feel very sexy.

Midwinter Shooting StarNEWS17rank/position

Midwinter Shooting Star

The song “Mafuyū no Nagareboshi” is included on the album ‘pacific.’ A re-recorded version of this track is featured on the single ‘LPS,’ released in 2018—eleven years after the album came out in 2007.

Although the group’s lineup has changed since 2007, it’s nice to compare both versions and hear how the song is performed more than a decade apart.

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ForeverNEWS18rank/position

news forever

A medium-tempo ballad by NEWS that passionately sings of the sweet and bittersweet course of love.

Featured on the album “color,” this song portrays a couple pledging eternal love.

Amid a mixture of hope and uncertainty for the future they will walk together, the strength born from trusting each other leaves a strong impression.

Released in November 2008 as a track on the album “color,” it was also performed at the Tokyo Dome during “LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! NEWS DOME PARTY 2010.” Often chosen as background music for weddings and proposals or as a surprise song for anniversaries, it’s a piece that stays close to the heart when you want to deepen your bond with someone special.

NEWS NipponNEWS19rank/position

NEWS – NEWS Nippon [Official Music Video]

The image song chosen for the Volleyball World Cup 2003 was a track by the Johnny’s group NEWS.

The group was originally formed as the image characters for the Volleyball World Cup, and while this single was treated as an indie release sold exclusively at 7-Eleven, it also served as their debut song.

It’s a characteristically fresh Johnny’s-style cheer song about seizing victory and delivering that win across Japan and to the world as NEWS.

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Hope ~Yell~NEWS20rank/position

NEWS – Hope ~Yell~ [Official Music Video]

Released in 2004 as NEWS’s major debut single.

Chosen as the image song for the “Athens Olympic Volleyball World Final Qualifier,” it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a song that cheers on people who are giving their best.

Look that way—Hoi! (A children’s game phrase used when turning your head in a specified direction)NEWS21rank/position

NEWS – Look That Way (Acchi Muite Hoi) [Official Music Video]

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.