Universal Music LLC (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Takashi Fujikura / hereinafter referred to as Universal Music) has announced the release of LE SSERAFIM’s single “CRAZY”, which is their first Japanese work in about 1 year and 4 months. will be released on Wednesday, December 11th.
LE SSERAFIM is a 5-member girl group that debuted in Japan with their 1st single ‘FEARLESS’ in January 2023. In November, they performed solo on stage as “Performer of the Year” at Europe’s largest music awards ceremony “2024 MTV Europe Music Awards” held in Manchester, England, and became the first K-POP girl group to win “Best PUSH”. I did. It has also been decided that they will be participating in the 75th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen for the third consecutive year.
This third Japanese single includes a total of three songs: “CRAZY -Japanese ver.-“, “EASY -Japanese ver.-“, and the Japanese original song “Star Signs”. The jacket artwork consists of concept photos of two types of concepts “CRAZY DUSK” and “BLACK INSANITY” and the album logo. The first limited member solo jacket edition is designed with a solo cut based on the “CRAZY DUSK” concept with an impressive colorful production.
The title song “CRAZY -Japanese ver.-” is the Japanese version of the title song “CRAZY” from the 4th Mini Album ‘CRAZY’ released in August this year. The Japanese original song “Star Signs” is also used as a tie-up song for “LUMINE 2024 Christmas Campaign”, and “LE SSERAFIM × LUMINE SPECIAL POP UP 2024” is being held at Lumine Est Shinjuku 6F Estoma, and LE SSERAFIM’s original visual Goods using the are being developed.
To commemorate the release of this work, we are currently running a distribution and digital campaign. Win invitations to online events and photo cards by lottery. Additionally, Stationhead will hold an online listening party on December 12th (Thursday) and December 14th (Saturday). You can participate in real-time chat from anywhere in the country. We also plan to have live talk appearances by the members.
LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌) ‘CRAZY -Japanese ver.-‘ Official MV
LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌) ‘Star Signs’ Lyric Video
LE SSERAFIM Japan 3rd single “CRAZY”
Released on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
https://lesserafim.lnk.to/jp3rdsgPR
■CD songs
1. CRAZY -Japanese ver.-
2. EASY -Japanese ver.-
3. Star Signs
■Product details (10 types in total)
Product number: TYCT-39253
Price: 1,815 yen (tax included)
・CD (1 piece)
・Photobook (36P)
・Lyric book (8P)
・Selfie photo card (1 piece) *Random 1 type out of 5 types
・Portrait sticker (1 piece) *Random 1 type out of 5 types
・Special hologram photo card (1 piece) *Random 1 type out of 5 types *Limited to 2,500 pieces
Product number: TYCT-39254
Price: 1,815 yen (tax included)
・CD (1 piece)
・Digital code card (1 piece)
Video content:
01. CRAZY -Japanese ver.- Jacket Shoot Sketch
02. CRAZY -Japanese ver.- Music Video Shoot Sketch & Star Signs Lyric Video Shoot Sketch
・Lyric book (16P)
・Selfie photo card (1 piece) *Random 1 type out of 5 types
・Portrait sticker (1 piece) *Random 1 type out of 5 types
・Special hologram photo card (1 piece) *Random 1 type out of 5 types *Limited to 2,500 pieces
Product number: TYCT-39260 (*First press only)
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
・CD (1 piece)
・Lyric book (8P)
・Selfie photo card (1 piece) *Random 1 type out of 5 types *Initial version only
Product number: PROV-5041
Price: 2,420 yen (tax included)
・CD (1 piece)
・Photobook (40P)
・Lyric Book (4P)
・Selfie photo card (1 piece) *Random 1 type out of 5 types
・1 insert poster
・1 logo sticker
Product number: PDCV-5080
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
・CD (1 piece)
・Lyric book (8P)
・Selfie photo card (1 piece) *Random 1 type out of 5 types
(KIM CHAEWON, SAKURA, HUH YUNJIN, KAZUHA, HONG EUNCHAE)
Product number: TYCT-39255 (KIM CHAEWON), TYCT-39256 (SAKURA), TYCT-39257 (HUH YUNJIN), TYCT-39258 (KAZUHA), TYCT-39259 (HONG EUNCHAE)
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
・CD (1 piece)
・Lyric book (12P)
・Selfie photo card for each member (1 piece) *Random 1 type out of 2 types
・Message card for each member (1 piece)
■LE SSERAFIM Weverse Shop JAPAN, UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE Purchase benefits by store
For those who purchase one of the following CDs: First Limited Edition A, First Limited Edition B, Regular Edition, Store Edition, and First Limited Member Solo Jacket Edition, we will give each store exclusive benefit on a first-come, first-served basis.
・LE SSERAFIM Weverse Shop JAPAN: Bromide
・UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE: Smartphone size sticker
* Store-specific set purchase benefits are not applicable.
*The bonus designs for LE SSERAFIM Weverse Shop JAPAN and UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE are different.
■Purchase benefits by store
If you purchase one CD from the following eligible stores: First Limited Edition A, First Limited Edition B, Regular Edition, First Limited Member Solo Jacket Edition, you will receive one original benefit from each store.
・TOWER RECORDS: Sticker (1 random out of 5 types/size to be determined)
・HMV: Sticker (1 random type out of 5 types/size to be determined)
・TSUTAYA RECORDS: Poster (size to be determined)
・Amazon.co.jp: Mega jacket (you will receive a mega jacket with the same design as the CD you purchased)
・Rakuten Books: Sticker (size to be determined)
・Other general stores, online shops: Postcards
*The sticker designs for TOWER RECORDS and HMV are different.
*Benefits are on a first-come, first-served basis, so distribution will end as soon as they run out. We recommend making reservations and purchasing early.
*Some stores and online shops may not carry this product. For details, please contact the store where you wish to purchase.
*Some online shops have carts with products with special benefits. If you wish to receive special benefits, please check the details before purchasing a product with special benefits.
*Stores eligible for original benefits are not eligible for benefits common to other general stores.
*The design of the bonus will be announced at a later date.
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■LE SSERAFIM Profile
KIM CHAEWON 2000.8.1
SAKURA 1998.3.19
HUH YUNJIN 2001.10.8
KAZUHA 2003. 8. 9
HONG EUNCHAE 2006. 11. 10
A five-member girl group consisting of KIM CHAEWON, SAKURA, HUH YUNJIN, KAZUHA, and HONG EUNCHAE, produced by SOURCE MUSIC, the HYBE MUSIC GROUP label that produces many global artists such as BTS. Debuted with 1st Mini Album ‘FEARLESS’ in May 2022. In October of the same year, the 2nd Mini Album ‘ANTIFRAGILE’ was released and achieved million-seller status. They won four major charts in Japan, and at the end of the same year, less than a year after their debut, they made their first appearance on the 73rd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
In January 2023, they made their debut in Japan with their 1st Japanese single ‘FEARLESS’. This work was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (February 2023), achieving the feat of becoming the first Japanese debut single by an overseas female group or K-POP group to be certified under the Recording Industry Association of Japan’s current standards. Ta. In May of the same year, they released their 1st Studio Album ‘UNFORGIVEN’, which sold 1.25 million copies in the first week, achieving an initial million-seller in the shortest time since debut as a K-POP girl group. On August 23rd, they released their second Japanese single ‘UNFORGIVEN’, and from the same month, LE SSERAFIM embarked on their first solo tour, starting with a performance in Seoul. The Japanese performance “2023 LE SERAFIM TOUR ‘FLAME RISES’ IN JAPAN” was held successfully with 6 performances in 3 cities. Furthermore, in October of the same year, he released his first English digital single “Perfect Night”. Not only did he chart on Billboard’s “Bubbling Under Hot 100” for the first time at No. 20, but he also charted for 28 consecutive weeks on “Global (excluding the US)” (as of May 18, 2024), making him a top performer in the mainstream pop market. It gained great popularity. Then, on December 31, 2023, they participated in the “74th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen”, marking their second consecutive appearance.
In February 2024, the 3rd Mini Album ‘EASY’ was released, achieving 3 consecutive million-sellers. The title song “EASY” charted on Billboard’s “Hot 100” (dated March 9th) for the first time and attracted a lot of attention. In April of this year, they performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, one of the largest music festivals in the United States, and held a solo stage in the shortest time since their debut among all Korean artists. From May to July this year, the fan meeting “LE SSERAFIM FAN MEETING ‘FEARNADA’ 2024 S/S”, which started in Seoul and included 9 performances in 4 cities in Japan, was a great success. In August, the 4th Mini Album ‘CRAZY’ was released, and the title song ‘CRAZY’ ranked 76th (as of September 14th) and 88th (as of September 21st) on the US Billboard main song chart ‘Hot 100’. The song not only charted for two consecutive weeks, but also charted for two consecutive weeks on the UK Official Singles Chart, which is considered one of the world’s two biggest pop charts along with the US Billboard, and achieved a number of career highs. Furthermore, in September, they won the “PUSH Performance of the Year” at the “2024 MTV Video Music Awards,” one of the four major American music award ceremonies, and performed on their own stage at the pre-show. There are great expectations for the future activities of LE SSERAFIM, which is active globally.
[OFFICIAL INFORMATION]
▼OFFICIAL YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/@LESSERAFIM_official
▼OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/le_sserafim/
▼OFFICIAL X (old Twitter) https://twitter.com/le_sserafim
▼OFFICIAL JAPAN X (old Twitter) https://twitter.com/le_sserafim_jp
▼JAPAN OFFICIAL SITE https://www.le-sserafim.jp
