The 9-member girl group NiziU's national tour 'NiziU Live With U 2025 “NEW EMOTION: Face to Face”' has opened. It was held at the Fuchu Forest Art Theater in Tokyo on September 6 (Saturday) and 7 (Sunday). This performance marks NiziU's first hall tour. It garnered attention upon announcement, and as soon as ticket sales began, entries flooded in. The general sale recently sold out immediately, proving NiziU's overwhelming popularity. After an opening movie, the performance began with 'Blue Moon', a surprising choice for the opening song, eliciting gasps from the audience. Following this, they showcased their high vocal abilities, impressing fans with their performances. From a soothing part to intense songs highlighting NiziU's signature synchronized dance, fans were captivated by the stage, feeling the 'new emotions' from the start of the tour. Additionally, unique performances typical of hall concerts were presented, including unit songs scheduled for their upcoming 3rd album 'New Emotion'. They also performed acoustic arrangements of songs voted on by fans, and towards the end of the main show, they sang 'What if –Japanese ver.-', which was released in advance on September 6. This song, included in their second Korean single, was highly anticipated for a Japanese version. It has captivated audiences at large festivals like 'SUMMER SONIC 2025' and 'a-nation 2025', with its bright, upbeat rock sound elevating the energy of the fans present at the concert. During the encore, members performed from the audience, thrilling fans with close-up interactions, resulting in loud cheers throughout the hall. True to the tour title 'NEW EMOTION', this performance allowed glimpses of NiziU's 'new side'. As suggested by 'Face to Face', the closeness between members and fans was a charming aspect of this first hall tour, with cheers from fans resonating throughout. Having successfully concluded their first hall tour opening performance, they will continue to perform across 21 cities, culminating in a concert at Nippon Budokan, making this tour the one with the most performances in history. The announcement of a full album release after 2 years and 4 months has also drawn significant attention, making NiziU's future activities highly anticipated.
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NiziU concluded their Tokyo performance of the 'NiziU Live With U 2025 “NEW EMOTION: Face to Face”' tour on the 8th and arrived in Korea via Gimpo International Airport. The article notes that this information comes from local media, and there may be variations in the photos. Additionally, NiziU's 3rd album 'New Emotion' is set to be released on November 19.
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NiziU's 3rd album, "New Emotion," is set for release on November 19, 2025. This full album follows their 2nd album, "COCONUT," and includes the lead track "♡Emotion" and a Japanese version of "What if." A nationwide tour begins in September, with tickets selling out quickly. Pre-orders start on September 4, 2025.
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