Korean boy group n.SSign debuts in Japan with their single "NEW STAR" and music video, along with distribution campaigns and events.
November/29/2023 18:30
On August 9, 2023, n.SSign, a 10-member Korean boy group consisting of Kazuta, Hyon, Eddie, Doha, Junyoku, Songyun, Robin, Hanjun, Lawrence, and Hiwon, made their official debut in Korea, and achieved great success by holding a solo performance at the Tokyo Ariake Arena before their Japanese debut in November. Today, they released their long-awaited Japanese debut single "NEW STAR" and the music video for the same song, which was shot at school, was also released. The video is filled with n.SSign's unique charm, from refreshing and youthful scenes to powerful dance performances and a pop "Anpanman dance." In addition to the release, LINE MUSIC, RAKUTEN MUSIC, Apple Music, and Spotify have started distribution campaigns, offering original wallpapers and signed cheki as benefits. Please check it out. ■ Release Information Japanese Debut Single "NEW STAR" Released on November 29, 2023 (Wed) <Track List> * All common 01.NEW STAR 02.Wormhole: New Track - Japanese ver. - 03.Higher - Japanese ver. - <DVD Contents> * Only for the first limited edition A 01.Making of Jacket Photos 02.Solo Interview ○ First limited edition A Price: 2,750 yen (tax included) Specifications: CD (all 3 songs) / DVD / 4P lyrics booklet / 1 random photo card out of 18 types (first limited edition A design) / serial number entry lottery ticket ○ First limited edition B Price: 2,750 yen (tax included) Specifications: CD (all 3 songs) / 32P photo book / 1 random photo card out of 18 types (first limited edition B design) / serial number entry lottery ticket ○ Regular edition Price: 1,650 yen (tax included) Specifications: CD (all 3 songs) / 4P lyrics booklet / 1 random photo card out of 18 types (regular edition design) / serial number entry lottery ticket ○ Member Solo Edition (All 9 types) (VICTOR ONLINE STORE limited) Price: 2,750 yen (tax included) Specifications: CD (all 3 songs) / 4P lyrics booklet / 1 random photo card out of 18 types (solo edition design) / mini jacket key holder / serial number entry lottery ticket * Member selection not available. Shipped randomly. [Serial number event] ○ Offline event ・ Event schedule January 7, 2024 (Sun) Somewhere in Tokyo ・ Event details ① Individual member 2-shot photo session ② Individual member autograph session ③ Individual member card handover session ④ Individual member sticker handover session ⑤ All member send-off session ○ All member autographed poster giveaway Contents: All member autographed poster ・ Offline event / autographed poster application period November 28, 2023 (Tue) 12:00 to December 27, 2023 (Wed) 12:00 (4 times in total) ・ Application schedule [1st time] November 28, 2023 (Tue) 12:00 to November 30, 2023 (Thu) 12:00 Announcement of results: Around 18:00 on December 1, 2023 [2nd time] November 30, 2023 (Thu) 12:00 to December 4, 2023 (Mon) 12:00 Announcement of results: Around 18:00 on December 5, 2023 [3rd time] December 4, 2023 (Mon) 12:00 to December 11, 2023 (Mon) 12:00 Announcement of results: Around 18:00 on December 12, 2023 [4th time] December 11, 2023 (Mon) 12:00 to December 27, 2023 (Wed) 12:00 Announcement of results: Around 18:00 on December 28, 2023 Event details are here ・ Target product <First limited edition A> 2,750 yen (tax included) / VIZL-2258 <First limited edition B> 2,750 yen (tax included) / VIZL- 2259 <Regular edition / first press> 1,650 yen (tax included) / VICL-37714 <Member Solo Edition> (All 9 types) (VICTOR ONLINE STORE limited) 2,750 yen (tax included) / NCS-10285 [Distribution campaign] ① "NEW STAR" LINE MUSIC campaign From n.SSign Japan Debut Single, listen to the song "NEW STAR" on LINE MUSIC 500 times or more, and all applicants will receive a [n.SSign LINE Talk background image]! In addition, 18 people will be selected by lottery to receive a [signed solo cheki]! <Playback target period> From November 29, 2023 (Wed) 0:00 to December 12, 2023 (Tue) 23:59 <Application period> Until December 13, 2023 (Wed) 23:59 <Target service> LINE MUSIC <Benefits> (Listening 500 times or more is the condition for application) All applicants: n.SSign LINE Talk background image 18 people selected by lottery: Signed solo cheki ② "NEW STAR" RAKUTEN MUSIC campaign From n.SSign Japan Debut Single, listen to the song "NEW STAR" on RAKUTEN MUSIC, and 8 people with the highest number of plays will receive a [signed unit cheki]! Details are here <Playback target period> From November 29, 2023 (Wed) 0:00 to December 12, 2023 (Tue) 23:59 <Application period> Until December 13, 2023 (Wed) 23:59 <Target service> RAKUTEN MUSIC <Benefits> 8 people with the highest number of plays: Signed unit cheki ③ Apple Music / Spotify library addition campaign Add n.SSign "NEW STAR" to Apple Music's "Library" during the target period, and you will receive a [ "NEW STAR" smartphone wallpaper image A], and add it to Spotify's "My Library" and you will receive a [ "NEW STAR" smartphone wallpaper image B]! <Target period> From November 29, 2023 (Wed) 0:00 to December 12, 2023 (Tue) 23:59 <Target streaming service> Apple Music, Spotify <Benefits> Add to library: "NEW STAR" smartphone wallpaper image A, "NEW STAR" smartphone wallpaper image B ④ Spotify Canvas Instagram Stories Share Campaign During the target period, play n.SSign's song "NEW STAR" on Spotify's mobile app, share it on Instagram Stories, and all applicants will receive a [ "NEW STAR" smartphone wallpaper image C]! <Application period> From November 29, 2023 (Wed) 0:00 to December 12, 2023 (Wed) 23:59 ■ Related Links n.SSign Official Site
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