Number i

For other uses, see I (disambiguation) § Mathematics.

Number_i
OriginTokyo, Japan
GenresJ-pop
Years active2023 (2023)–present
LabelsTobe Music
Members
WebsiteOfficial website

Number_i (ナンバーアイ, pronounced [nambaː ai]) is a Japanese boy band associated with Tobe, formed in October 2023. The group is formed by Sho Hirano, Yuta Jinguji, and Yuta Kishi.

Members

  • Sho Hirano (平野 紫耀)
  • Yuta Jinguji (神宮寺 勇太)
  • Yuta Kishi (岸 優太)

History

The now three former members of Johnny & Associates' King & Prince, left the group on 22 May 2023. Hirano and Jinguji cut ties with the agency that same day, while Kishi left on 30 September 2023.

On 7 July 2023, Hirano and Jinguji announced on a YouTube livestream their new affiliation to Tobe co., Ltd, established by Hideaki Takizawa.[1] Kishi's announcement that he now belonged to Tobe co., Ltd, done on the 15 October 2023 YouTube livestream, also included the news about the formation of Number_i.[2][3]

Kishi came up with "Number_i" and Sho and Jinguji agreed with the group name. The "i" stands for Number One and Only One, signifying the aim to be number one, as well as the importance of the journey to get there. It also stands for Love "愛" in Japanese, and I (as in "me", "myself") in English, with the meaning of immersing themselves into the project, taking it as a unique thing for each one of the members.[4][5][6]

On November 15, 2023, Number_i made their debut appearance on the cover of the magazine "NYLON JAPAN GLOBAL ISSUE 04.[7]

On 1 January 2024, the 1st digital single "GOAT" was released.[8]

On March 2, 2024, Number_i made its first TV appearance since its formation, appearing live on NHK's "Venue101."[9]

On March 6, 2024, Number_i's first CD single, "GOAT," was released exclusively through the TOBE ONLINE STORE, selling 481,475 copies in its first week and topping the Billboard Japan Weekly Single Sales Chart.[10]

On April 12th, 2nd Digital Single "Blow Your Cover" was released.

On May 3, 2024, Number_i will appear on the cover of the May issue of the Korean magazine "MAPS" and the first issue of the Japanese version, "MAPS JAPAN".[11]

On May 27, 2024,The first album “No.O-ring-” will be released.

The members' dream to become an international group may come to fruition, as they are scheduled to make their debut appearance in America's music festival Coachella 2024, on 14 April 2024, together with other artists, under the 88rising Showcase.[12][13]

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details, chart positions and sales
Title Details Peaks Sales
JPN
Comb.
[14]
GOAT
Track listing
  1. "GOAT"
  2. "Blow Your Cover"
  3. "Is It Me?"
  4. "Midnight City"
  5. "Fuji"
  6. "Rain or Shine"
 3
  • JPN: 481,475 (phy.)[15]
  • JPN: 24,017 (dig.)[16]
No. O: Ring
  • Released: May 27, 2024
  • Label: Tobe
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 TBA

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released, and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
JPN
Comb.
[17] 		JPN
Hot
[18] 		WW
[19]
"GOAT" 2024 2 1 154 GOAT
"Blow Your Cover" TBA

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released, and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
JPN
Hot
[20]
"Blow Your Cover" 2024 80 GOAT
"Is It Me?" 79
"Midnight City" 84
"Fuji" 66
"Rain or Shine" 99

Music videos

Title Year Type Director(s) Ref.
"GOAT" 2024 Official Yuichi Kodama [21]

Other works

  • YSL Beauty Fragrance「LIBRE」（2023 November[22]
  • 「VOGUE JAPAN」Official Website Special movie,[23] Pop-up Stand[24]

References

  1. ^ "元King & Prince平野紫耀＆神宮寺勇太、滝沢秀明氏の新会社TOBEに合流". Natalie (in Japanese). 7 July 2023. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  2. ^ "元キンプリ3人目！岸優太がTOBE合流発表 平野＆神宮寺と新グループ「Number_i」結成". Sponichi (in Japanese). 15 October 2023. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  3. ^ "岸優太「TOBE」合流 元キンプリ3人で「Number_i」結成 平野「ファンとの距離を縮めたい」". Sponichi (in Japanese). 15 October 2023. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  4. ^ "岸優太「ｉにはオンリーワンの１や、愛の意味」ＴＯＢＥ合流 平野紫耀、神宮寺勇太と新グループ「Ｎｕｍｂｅｒ＿ｉ」結成". スポーツ報知 (in Japanese). 16 October 2023. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  5. ^ "岸優太、ＴＯＢＥに合流＆平野紫耀、神宮寺勇太と新グループ「Ｎｕｍｂｅｒ＿ｉ」結成を発表「ＮＯ１でオンリーワンなグループに」". スポーツ報知 (in Japanese). 15 October 2023. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  6. ^ "岸優太がTOBEに合流、平野紫耀＆神宮寺勇太と新グループ結成". Natalie (in Japanese). 15 October 2023. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  7. ^ Inc, Natasha. "平野紫耀、神宮寺勇太、岸優太のNumber_iが初の雑誌表紙 テーマは「ラブレターの文通」". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 13 April 2024. {cite web}: |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ "Number_iの音楽活動がついに始動！全編ラップ詞の1stシングルで"最高到達点"へ". Natalie (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  9. ^ 日本放送協会. Number_i・ATEEZ・RAMPAGE・TWS - Venue101 (in Japanese). Retrieved 13 April 2024 – via www.nhk.jp.
  10. ^ "【ビルボード】Number_i『GOAT』48万枚でシングル・セールス首位、Sexy Zoneは自己記録更新 | Daily News". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  11. ^ "【蔦屋書店・蔦屋家電】Number_i が表紙を飾る『MAPS JAPAN』創刊号を5/3(金・祝)より独占販売". プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES (in Japanese). 10 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  12. ^ "88rising Founder Talks 2024 Coachella Showcase & Why It May Be Their Last". Billboard. 11 April 2024. Archived from the original on 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Number_i to Make Historic Debut at Coachella, America's Premier Music Festival". Tokyohive. 8 April 2024. Archived from the original on 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2024-03-18" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  15. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales – Week of March 13, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  16. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Albums: 2024-03-18" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on 13 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  17. ^ "GOAT on Oricon Combined Singles". Oricon (in Japanese). 15 January 2024. Archived from the original on 11 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  18. ^ "GOAT on Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 10 January 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  19. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of January 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  20. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100: March 13, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 13 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  21. ^ "Number_i - GOAT (Official Music Video)". Number_i OFFICIAL.
  22. ^ "平野紫耀・神宮寺勇太・岸優太がつづる新たな物語。自由と強さを託す香り". VOGUE JAPAN (in Japanese). 20 November 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  23. ^ "Ｎｕｍｂｅｒ＿ｉがイヴ・サンローランの香水「ＬＩＢＲＥ（リブレ）」とグループ初タイアップ". スポーツ報知 (in Japanese). 報知新聞社. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  24. ^ 遠藤里紗 (21 November 2023). "「YSL」の香水"リブレ"に300人行列 平野紫耀&神宮寺勇太&岸優太のNumber_iのファンが集う". WWDJAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 5 December 2023.

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