NIZIU CRAFTS THEIR OWN DESTINY IN 3RD ALBUM ‘NEW EMOTION’

On Nov. 19, the 9-member J-pop group, NiziU, made a comeback with their third mini-album, ‘New Emotion.’ The 14-track recording brings together both old and new releases to form a powerful message about embracing destined love and having the trust to strike out and create your own story.

Tracklist:

“♡Emotion”

The album starts on a bubbly and bright note with the title track “♡Emotion,” which was originally released as a single on Oct. 17. In this track, the members sing about using subtle hints through social media to reach out to their love interest. The song also explores how this initial phase of the relationship is part of a broader love story. The social media theme seen throughout the song is further solidified with lyrical references to hashtags, visual depictions of Instagram stories, and the creative motif of the heart-shaped like button, which is also present in the title of the song.

“YOAKE”

“YOAKE” is the second song on the album and is also an earlier release, this time from NiziU’s first mini album, “AWAKE.” It highlights the themes of new beginnings and having the compassion to take care of oneself. In the music video, the a cappella interlude towards the end of the song provides a strong lead-up to the final verse and also acts as great symbolism of the theme with its refreshing change of scenery and increased intensity in vocals.

“Shining day”

Continuing with their old releases, the fourth song on the album, “Shining day,” comes from their single album released earlier this year. The song is fun and bright. It touches upon having a great day, being confident in one’s appearance, and wanting to carry on their lucky vibes by meeting their love interest. The messaging is positive and upbeat as the members sing about wanting to bring about the reality they desire and having the attitude needed to achieve it.

“BELIEVE”

The oldest release on the album, “BELIEVE,” hails from the group’s first EP, ‘Rise Up,’ released in July 2024. It introduces a darker and mysterious vibe to the album, complete with high notes and echoing vocals. The messaging here is bold and empowering as the members sing about believing in yourself in order to achieve your dreams, constantly moving forward and persevering even if your path is unknown. The coloring within the official performance video also speaks to this empowering theme, using black and orange backgrounds to inspire a bold and fiery feeling.

“Tip-Top”

Switching back to the more bubbly vibe from the beginning of the album, “Tip-Top” ties back into the theme of destined love as the members sing about feeling lucky to have met their love interest and to have a storyline where they are meant to be together.

“Fairy Magic”

As one of the subunit songs on the album, “Fairy Magic” highlights members Riku, Ayaka and Miihi as they lean further into the pop sound of the album with video game-esque sound bites and bubbly sounds. The visuals of the music video also contribute to this vibrant theme through its pastel coloring, cute outfits and playful graphics. The members sing about wanting to capture someone’s attention, comparing their relationship to a fairy tale in which they are the main characters, hoping to reach out to their love interest.

“LOVE LINE”

“LOVE LINE” is the Japanese version of its namesake, which was released earlier this year as a part of NiziU’s second Korean single album ‘Love Line’. This fast-paced and bright track continues the theme of destined love as the members make references to red threads and palm readings to emphasize their fated connection with their love interest. Every day, they get closer to their love because they are destined to be together. This track also carries on the video game-esque sounds of the prior track, further contributing to its playful vibe.

“What if”

Another adaptation from the single album ‘Love Line,’ “What if” introduces a more rock sound, complete with distinct drums and guitar. The messaging is joyful and uplifting as the members sing about not needing to worry about the hypotheticals surrounding the possibility of meeting their love interest, as they were always destined to cross paths.

“Happy day”

The album finishes with the strong vocals of “Happy day” as the members sing about not waiting for good times to come and instead making your own happy day, ridding yourself of all self-doubts and believing in your ability to be in charge of your own happiness. Though this track departs from the previous theme of destiny, it continues the positive and uplifting vibes by reminding listeners that they always have the ability to take control of their own stories.

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