≒JOY (nearly equals Joy) is the “third group” that follows the idol group LOVE (Equal Love) and ≠ME (Note Equal Me). Today, the long-awaited third single, “Blue Hawaii Lemon,” was released, and on the first day of release, it recorded a record high of over 210,000 copies, and it has been revealed that it has made its first appearance in the Oricon Daily Singles ranking on June 10, 2025, ranked 2nd in the first place.
The new song “Blue Hawaii Lemon” is centered around Ekaku Rein, and is a refreshing love song perfect for the summer, comparing it to shaved ice, making it a refreshing love song that is perfect for the summer. Music Video, released in early May, has surpassed 3 million views in about a month, reaching its highest number of views in a personalized month, and is a song that has already become a hot topic even before its release.
To celebrate the release of the 3rd single, it has been decided that “TikTok Live to celebrate the release of JOY 3rd single “Blue Hawaii Lemon” will be streamed from 7pm on Friday, June 13th, so why not check out the 3rd single and watch this valuable live stream?
≒ JOY 3rd Single “Blue Hawaii Lemon” Release Commemoration TikTok Live
■Delivery date and time
From 7pm on Friday, June 13th, 2025
■Streaming account
≒JOY TikTok official account
https://www.tiktok.com/@nearlyequal_joy
The third single will be released this week, and it has been announced that the “≒JOY National Tour 2025” will be held, starting with the Osaka performance (Fenice Sakai Grand Hall) on Sunday, August 17th. We will continue to look forward to JOY’s continued vigorously as they move towards their fourth anniversary.
★ “Blue Hawaii Lemon” Music Video
Lyrics: Sashihara Rino
Composer: Sugiyama Katsuhiko and Onoe Haru
Arrangement: Onoe Haru and Sugiyama Katsuhiko
Sound Director: Yayama Takayuki (Sony Music)
Recorded by Sony Music Studios Tokyo
(MUSIC VIDEO)
Director: Yoshikawa Eri
Choreography: CRE8BOY
★’♡3 months♡’ Music Video
Lyrics: Sashihara Rino
Composer: Yu-ki Kokubo, YUU for YOU
Arrangement: YUU for YOU
Sound Director: Yayama Takayuki (Sony Music)
Recorded by Sony Music Studios Tokyo
(MUSIC VIDEO)
Director: Nakajima Seit (superbally inc.)
Choreography: SACO MAKITA
★’0120 Helper’ Music Video
Lyrics: Sashihara Rino
Composition and arrangement: Menma
Sound Director: Yayama Takayuki (Sony Music)
Recorded by Sony Music Studios Tokyo
(MUSIC VIDEO)
Director: Ohno Toshitsugu
Choreography: Idomi
★’Blue Hawaii Lemon’ is now available!
https://nearly-equal-joy.lnk.to/BlueHawaiiLemon
★Product overview of the 3rd single “Blue Hawaii Lemon” released on Wednesday, June 11th
■Type A
Product specifications: CD + DVD
Price: 1,800 yen (tax included)
《CD contents》
1. Blue Hawaiian lemon
2. ♡3 months♡
3. 0120 Helper
4. Blue Hawaii Lemon -Instrumental
5. ♡3 months♡ -Instrumental
6. 0120 Helper Shop -Instrumental
《DVD contents》
Iconoi Joy Big Thanksgiving Festival 2024 “Near Joy Ball Games Tournament”
《Including bonus for first edition only》
Type A: 1 out of 12 types of raw photos/Special gift lottery application serial number
■Type B
Product specifications: CD + DVD
Price: 1,800 yen (tax included)
《CD contents》
1. Blue Hawaiian lemon
2. ♡3 months♡
3. 0120 Helper
4. Blue Hawaii Lemon -Instrumental
5. ♡3 months♡ -Instrumental
6. 0120 Helper Shop -Instrumental
《DVD contents》
Nearjoy Enjoy Club – Osaka Why is it? Tour
《Including bonus for first edition only》
Type B: 1 out of 12 types of raw photos Random/Special gift lottery application serial number
■Type C
Product specifications: CD + DVD
Price: 1,800 yen (tax included)
《CD contents》
1. Blue Hawaiian lemon
2. ♡3 months♡
3. 0120 Helper
4. Blue Hawaii Lemon -Instrumental
5. ♡3 months♡ -Instrumental
6. 0120 Helper Shop -Instrumental
《DVD contents》
Niajoy Enjoy Club – Osaka Funny Tour
《Including bonus for first edition only》
Type C: 1 out of 12 raw photos Random/Special gift lottery application serial number
■Type D
Product specifications: CD
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
《CD contents》
1. Blue Hawaiian lemon
2. ♡3 months♡
3. 0120 Helper
4. Blue Hawaii Lemon -Instrumental
5. ♡3 months♡ -Instrumental
6. 0120 Helper Shop -Instrumental
★≒JOY National Tour 2025
【schedule】
Sunday, August 17th, 2025, Fenice Sakai Large Hall, Osaka Prefecture
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (Holiday) Tachikawa Stage Garden, Tokyo
Sunday, October 5th, 2025 Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka International Congress Center Main Hall
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 Miyagi Prefecture Sendai Bank Hall Izumiti 21 Large Hall
Monday, October 20th, 2025, Hiroshima Prefecture JMS Astell Plaza Large Hall
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, ROHM Theatre Kyoto Main Hall, Kyoto Prefecture
Sunday, November 9th, 2025 Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya Bunri University Cultural Forum
and more…
Details and ticket information will be announced later.
★Profile
This is the third group following LOVE and ME (not equal me), which was formed by Sashihara Rino to produce her ideal idol. On January 30th, 2022, the final audition was held, and on March 29th, 2022, along with the members unveiling, producer Sashihara Rino herself announced that the group name would be ≒JOY. On September 3, 2023, the company held its first JOY concert, “Nice to meet you, this is JOY.” from December 2023 to January 2024, and it was a huge success. On Wednesday, January 17th, they will release their debut mini-album, “I’m Absolute, Absolute.” (Both the Oricon weekly album ranking and Billboard JAPAN Top Albums Sales first appeared in the first place. The cumulative total of over 100,000 copies shipped on the first day of release.) On February 23, 2024, the ≒JOY 2nd Anniversary concert “≒JOY 2nd ANNIVERSARY PREMIUM CONCERT” was held at Tokyo International Forum Hall A to celebrate its second anniversary. On Wednesday, June 12th, the long-awaited first single, “Gymnasium Disco.” (The Oricon weekly singles ranking and Billboard JAPAN Top Singles Sales first appeared in the first place. Both the first album and the first single were Oricon’s first appearance in the first place in about two and a half years, making it a feat for a female artist.) On Wednesday, October 16th, she released her second single, “Hatsukoi Cinderella,” and both the Oricon weekly singles and Billboard JAPAN Top Singles Sales first appearance. On March 1, 2025, he held the ≒JOY 3rd Anniversary concert “≒JOY 3rd ANNIVERSARY PREMIUM CONCERT” to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of its formation at Tokyo Gymnasium, his largest. Additionally, the third single, “Blue Hawaii Lemon” was released on June 11th.
≒The name JOY is packed with Sashihara Rino’s desire to “encourage members and the fans who support us to feel joy and happiness when they meet.”
[Official website]https://nearly-equal-joy.jp/
[Official X]https://x.com/Nearlyequal_joy
[Official TikTok]https://www.tiktok.com/@nearlyequal_joy
[Official YouTube Channel]https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qmQbqvW6UES3NT780l2Pg
