NiziU Kicks Off First Japan Arena Tour "NEW EMOTION" to Rousing Success, Teases Upcoming Album 'New Emotion'

NiziU Kicks Off First Japan Arena Tour "NEW EMOTION" to Rousing Success, Teases Upcoming Album 'New Emotion'

Hyunwoo Lee · 2025年9月9日 02:43

JYP Entertainment's global girl group NiziU has successfully launched their first-ever Japan arena tour, "NiziU Live With U 2025 'NEW EMOTION : Face to Face'," connecting with enthusiastic fans across the country.

The tour commenced on November 6th and 7th at the Tokyo Fuchunomori Arts Theater Dream Hall. This ambitious tour is NiziU's largest to date, scheduled to encompass 32 performances across 21 cities and 23 venues in Japan. Following the announcement, the tour generated immense buzz locally, with pre-sale applications flooding in and general sale tickets selling out instantly for all shows.

In Tokyo, the members Mako, Rio, Maya, Riku, Ayaka, Mayuka, Rima, Miihi, and Nina opened the show with "Blue Moon," captivating the audience with their solid vocals and signature powerful performances. The concert, aptly titled 'Face to Face' to signify a new emotional journey, showcased their diverse charms. Notably, the group previewed unit songs from their upcoming full-length album 'New Emotion,' set for release on November 19th. They also delivered special acoustic arrangements of fan-voted songs, adding a unique touch to the concert. The energy reached its peak with a performance of "What if -Japanese ver.-," pre-released on November 6th, a track that has garnered significant demand for its Japanese version and has been a hit at major festivals like 'SUMMER SONIC 2025' and 'a-nation 2025'.

During the encore, members descended into the audience, creating a more intimate 'Face to Face' experience with their fans. The tour will continue, culminating in November at the prestigious Tokyo Budokan, a venue renowned as a sacred site for Japanese performances. NiziU is set to release their third full album, 'New Emotion,' featuring the title track '♡Emotion,' on November 19th, promising to tell a new story through their unique emotional expressions.

NiziU is a nine-member global girl group formed through a collaboration between JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Labels in Japan.

They officially debuted on December 2, 2020, with their debut single 'Step and a step.'

The group has garnered immense popularity not only in Japan but also from fans in Korea and globally, actively engaging in various promotional activities.