앨범 소개

NiziU(니쥬), 11월 19일 일본 정규 3집 ‘New Emotion’ 발매!
NiziU가 11월 19일, 약 2년 4개월 만의 일본 정규 앨범 ‘New Emotion’을 발매했다.

데뷔 5주년을 앞두고 발매한 이번 앨범에는 총 14곡이 수록됐다. 멤버 전원이 20대가 된 것을 기념해 ‘성장’과 ‘자립’을 주제로 한 곡 ‘YOAKE’를 비롯해 화장품 브랜드 ‘suisai’의 CM송 ‘Shining day’, 애니메이션 “신의 탑 「왕자의 귀환」”의 오프닝 및 엔딩 테마곡 ‘RISE UP’, ‘BELIEVE’, 그리고 지난 3월 발매된 한국 싱글 2집의 일본어 버전 ‘LOVE LINE (Japanese ver.)’, ‘만약이라는 건 없어 (What if) (Japanese ver.)’ 등 기존 발표곡 6곡 외에 8곡의 신곡을 담았다.

타이틀곡 ‘♡Emotion’(러브 이모션)은 SNS를 통해 짝사랑 상대에게 다가가는 과정을 그린, 디지털 시대의 사랑을 노래한 곡으로 10월 17일 선공개 이후 Z세대의 큰 공감을 얻었다. 이 외에도 90년대 레트로 팝 사운드에 모던 R&B 감성을 더한 ‘Come On Over’, 외적인 아름다움에 얽매이지 않고 ‘나다움’을 빛내자는 메시지를 전하는 ‘That’s Me’, 90년대 힙합과 R&B 감성을 현대적으로 재해석한 ‘Tip-Top’, 행복에 대한 긍정적인 메시지를 담은 경쾌한 곡 ‘Happy day’까지 다채로운 신곡이 수록됐다.

멤버들이 직접 작사에 참여한 3곡의 유닛곡도 포함되어 눈길을 끈다. 마코・마유카・리마의 유닛곡 ‘VILLAIN’은 다크한 분위기 속 카리스마 넘치는 매력을 담았으며, 리오・마야・니나의 유닛곡 ‘Too Much’는 자신감 있고 당당한 매력을 표현했다. 리쿠・아야카・미이히의 유닛곡 ‘Fairy Magic’은 요정이 되어 사랑을 고민하는 사람들에게 마법을 거는 콘셉트의 사랑스러운 곡이다.

NiziU는 지난 9월 6일부터 일본 홀 투어 ‘NiziU Live With U 2025 “NEW EMOTION : Face To Face”’를 통해 다채로운 무대를 선보이고 있다.
2020년 12월 일본 데뷔 싱글 'Step and a step'(스텝 앤드 어 스텝)으로 오리콘 및 빌보드 재팬 차트 정상을 석권하며 ‘대세 걸그룹’으로 자리매김한 NiziU는, 2023년 10월 한국 데뷔 싱글 ‘Press Play’(프레스 플레이)와 타이틀곡 ‘HEARTRIS’(하트리스)로 국내 정식 데뷔 후, 2025년 3월 한국 싱글 2집 ‘LOVE LINE’(러브 라인)으로 국내 음악방송 1위를 기록하는 등 활발한 활동을 이어가고 있다.

[CREDIT]
1. ♡Emotion
Lyrics by Mayu Wakisaka
Composed by Justin Reinstein, (JJEAN, Phil Schwan)@NUMBER K
Arranged by Phil Schwan@NUMBER K

Published by Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., NUMBER K COMPANY
Computer programming by Phil Schwan
Background vocals by NiziU
Vocals directed by Mayu Wakisaka
Recorded by 곽보은 at JYPE Studios, Yu Aoki
Vocals edited by 이경원
Mixed by Alawn @Alawn Music Studios
Mastering Engineer Dale Becker
Mastered by Becker Mastering (Pasadena, CA)
Mastering Assistant Adam Burt

2. YOAKE
Lyrics by Mayu Wakisaka
Composed by Julie Yu, Erik Lidbom
Arranged by Erik Lidbom for Hitfire Production

Published by Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc.
All instruments and programming by Erik Lidbom
Background vocals by NiziU
Vocals directed by Mayu Wakisaka
Recorded by 구혜진, 곽보은 at JYPE Studios
Vocals edited by 이경원, Yu Aoki
Mixed by Alawn @Alawn Music Studios
Mastering Engineer Dale Becker
Mastered by Becker Mastering (Pasadena, CA)
Mastering Assistant Noah McCorkle, Katie Harvey

3. Come On Over
Lyrics by Hiyori Nara, Itsuka
Composed by Eniac, Chicok, Ondine, IRIS (MonoTree)
Arranged by Eniac, Chicok

Published by Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Music Cube, Inc., CTGA, Kreation Music Rights CO., Ltd
All instruments by Eniac, Chicok
Computer Programming by Eniac, Chicok
Background vocals by NiziU
Vocals directed by Mayu Wakisaka
Recorded by Takemasa Kosaka (Sony Music Studios Tokyo)
Vocals edited by 곽보은 at JYPE Studios
Mixed by 최혜진 at JYPE Studios
Mastered by 권남우 at 821 Sound Mastering

4. Shining day
Lyrics by Kana Koizumi, Yuka Niiyama
Composed by Nils Rulewski Stenberg, Julie Yu
Arranged by Nils Rulewski Stenberg

Published by Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc.
All instruments and programming by Nils Rulewski Stenberg for Hitfire Production
Background vocals by NiziU
Vocals directed by Mayu Wakisaka
Recorded by Yu Aoki
Vocals edited by Yu Aoki
Mixed by Yu Aoki
Mastered by 권남우 at 821 Sound Mastering

5. RISE UP
Lyrics by KENTZ
Composed by 박슬기 (153/Joombas), 조형서 (20Hz)
Arranged by 박슬기 (153/Joombas), 조형서 (20Hz)

Published by Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., 153/Joombas, 20Hz
Piano by 박슬기, 조형서 (20Hz)
Bass by 박슬기, 조형서 (20Hz)
String by 박슬기, 조형서 (20Hz)
Synths by 박슬기, 조형서 (20Hz)
Drum by 박슬기, 조형서 (20Hz)
Background vocals by NiziU
Vocals directed by Mayu Wakisaka
Recorded by 엄세희, 구혜진 at JYPE Studios
Vocals edited by 이경원
Mixed by 이태섭 at JYPE Studios
Mastered by 권남우 at 821 Sound Mastering

6. BELIEVE
Lyrics by Yu Shimoji
Composed by KZ, Kim Tae-Yeong, 비오 (B.O.)
Arranged by KZ, Kim Tae-Yeong

Published by Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Music Cube, Inc.
All instruments and programming by KZ, Kim Tae-Yeong
Drum by KZ, Kim Tae-Yeong
Bass by KZ
Synths by KZ, Kim Tae-Yeong
Keys by KZ
Guitar by Kim Tae-Yeong
Background vocals by NiziU, PERRIE
Vocals directed by KZ
Recorded by 서은일, 구혜진 at JYPE Studios
Vocals edited by 이경원
Mixed by 신봉원 at GLAB Studios
Engineered for Mix by 박남준 at GLAB Studios
Mastered by 권남우 at 821 Sound Mastering

7. Too Much
Lyrics by 리오, 마야, 니나
Composed by Theo Drose (act social), Gustav Parling (act social), Maia Wright, Conor Blake
Arranged by act social

Published by JYP Entertainment, Universal Music Publishing AB (STIM), Method Paperwork Ltd (Admin by Universal Music Publishing), Copyright control, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc.
All instruments by act social
Computer Programming by act social
Background vocals by 리오, 마야, 니나
Vocals directed by Mayu Wakisaka
Recorded by Mei Kawasaki (prime sound studio form)
Vocals edited by Mei Kawasaki (prime sound studio form), act social
Mixed by act social
Mastered by 권남우 at 821 Sound Mastering

8. VILLAIN
Lyrics by 마코, 마유카, 리마, Mayu Wakisaka
Composed by PERRIE, Maynine(Stupid Squad), RYVNG(Stupid Squad), GREX, soo, GIINA, ONDE, Chouxx, 이송화, JANUE
Arranged by Maynine(Stupid Squad), RYVNG(Stupid Squad), soo

Published by JYP Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., NUMBER K COMPANY, Copyright Control
All instruments and programming by Maynine(Stupid Squad), RYVNG(Stupid Squad), soo
Bass by Maynine(Stupid Squad)
Drum by RYVNG(Stupid Squad)
Keyboard by soo, Chouxx
Drum by soo, 이송화
Background vocals by 마코, 마유카, 리마
Vocals directed by Mayu Wakisaka
Recorded by Mei Kawasaki (prime sound studio form)
Vocals edited by 임홍진 at JYPE Studios
Mixed by 임홍진 at JYPE Studios, Andnew (Assist. Stella) @salpotstudios
Mastered by 권남우 at 821 Sound Mastering

9. That’s Me
Lyrics by ELVYN
Composed by Kella Armitage, Phil Cook, Kristin Carpenter
Track produced by Phil Cook

Published by Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., The Very Good Music Publishing ,100MGMT SONGS, Artist Publishing Group West, Sentric, Kosign
All instruments by Phil Cook
Computer Programming by Phil Cook
Background vocals by NiziU
Vocals directed by KENTZ, ELVYN
Recorded by Takemasa Kosaka (Sony Music Studios Tokyo)
Vocals edited by 구혜진 at JYPE Studios
Mixed by 임홍진 at JYPE Studios
Mastered by 권남우 at 821 Sound Mastering

10. Tip-Top
Lyrics by KENTZ, ELVYN
Composed by Will Jay, Lucien Parker, BJRNCK, Victor Thell
Track produced by Victor Thell

Published by Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., WILL JAY PUBLISHING C/O AVEX USA SONGS, Avex USA Hits (BMI), Copyright control
All instruments by Victor Thell
Computer Programming by Victor Thell
Background vocals by NiziU
Vocals directed by Mayu Wakisaka
Recorded by Eugene Takino (Sony Music Studios Tokyo), 이창훈 at JYPE Studios
Vocals edited by 이창훈 at JYPE Studios
Mixed by 이창훈 at JYPE Studios
Mastered by 권남우 at 821 Sound Mastering

11. Fairy Magic
Lyrics by 리쿠, 아야카, 미이히
Composed by chAN's (TAKE A CHANCE), Yeori (TAKE A CHANCE), 쥬피 (Juffie)
Arranged by chAN's (TAKE A CHANCE), Yeori (TAKE A CHANCE)

Published by JYP Entertainment, TAKE A CHANCE Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc.
All instruments by chAN's (TAKE A CHANCE), Yeori (TAKE A CHANCE)
Computer Programming by chAN's (TAKE A CHANCE), Yeori (TAKE A CHANCE)
Background vocals by 리쿠, 아야카, 미이히
Vocals directed by Mayu Wakisaka
Recorded by Mei Kawasaki (prime sound studio form)
Vocals edited by Yu Aoki
Mixed by Yu Aoki
Mastered by 권남우 at 821 Sound Mastering

12. LOVE LINE (Japanese ver.)
Lyrics by 이혜윰 (Jamfactory)
Composed by chAN's (TAKE A CHANCE), JIN (TAKE A CHANCE), DAINASAURS
Arranged by chAN's (TAKE A CHANCE)

Published by Jamfactory, TAKE A CHANCE Music Publishing, Cube Entertainment, Inc.
Drums by chAN's (TAKE A CHANCE)
Bass by chAN's (TAKE A CHANCE)
Synth by chAN's (TAKE A CHANCE)
Keyboard by chAN's (TAKE A CHANCE)
Guitar by chAN's (TAKE A CHANCE), JIN (TAKE A CHANCE)
Computer Programming by chAN's (TAKE A CHANCE)
Background vocals by 권애진 (MonoTree), NiziU
Vocals directed by chAN's (TAKE A CHANCE)
Recorded by 임찬미, 이상엽, 구혜진 @ JYPE Studios
Digital Editing by 이경원, 김갑수 @ JYPE Studios
Mixed by Nathan Boddy
Assistant Engineer Lilian Nuthall
Mixed @ Brecks Farmhouse Studios
Mastered by Dale Becker @ Becker Mastering (Pasadena, CA)
Mastering Assistant Noah McCorkle, Katie Harvey

13. 만약이라는 건 없어 (What if) (Japanese ver.)
Lyrics by 진리 (Full8loom)
Composed by CiELO, IRIS(MonoTree), COUGAR(CIELOGROOVE)
Arranged by CiELO, COUGAR(CIELOGROOVE)

Published by Copyright Control, Kreation Music Rights CO., Ltd., CIELOGROOVE
Drums by COUGAR(CIELOGROOVE)
Synth by COUGAR(CIELOGROOVE)
Guitar by COUGAR(CIELOGROOVE)
Computer Programming by CiELO(CIELOGROOVE), COUGAR(CIELOGROOVE)
Background vocals by IRIS, NiziU
Vocals directed by CiELO(CIELOGROOVE), IRIS, Mayu Wakisaka
Recorded by 구혜진, 곽보은 at JYPE Studios
Digital Editing by 김갑수 at JYPE Studios, IRIS, Yu Aoki
Mixed by Yu Aoki
Mastered by 권남우 at 821 Sound Mastering

14. Happy day
Lyrics by Mayu Wakisaka
Composed by Justin Reinstein, Anna Timgren, Atsushi Shimada
Arranged by Atsushi Shimada

Published by Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc.
All instruments and computer programming by Atsushi Shimada
Background vocals by NiziU
Vocals directed by Mayu Wakisaka
Recorded by Takemasa Kosaka (Sony Music Studios Tokyo)
Vocals edited by 이경원
Mixed by 임홍진 at JYPE Studios
Mastered by 권남우 at 821 Sound Mastering