This week’s mainly consisted of archive performances by the likes of JUDY AND MARY, aiko, GLAY, WANIMA, KinKi Kids, and King Gnu. However, it did feature new at home performances by Ikimonogakari, Saito Kazuyoshi, Sayaka Yamamoto, Kanjani8, milet, and AI.
Ikimonogakari – Kaeritakunatta yo
Saito Kazuyoshi – Yasashiku Naritai
Sayaka Yamamoto – Hitoiki Tsuki Nagara
Kanjani8 – Maemuki Scream!
milet – us
AI to Minna – Happiness
It was announced by Johnnys office that NEWS member Tegoshi Yuya will be refraining from taking part in entertainment activities. His participation in the Johnnys charity song was already canceled following a report that he went out for a drinking party in late April when the state of emergency was declared. Despite that, he attended yet another drinking party after the incident. “We take it seriously that while everyone in Japan is putting it a top priority to prevent infection spread and restraining activities, he lacked a sense of self-awareness and responsibility.” Shukan Bunshun ran a story that on May 23, Tegoshi was again seen at a bar in Roppongi with friends.
Despite repeated explanations and requests, his actions during the emergency declaration period was confirmed.“We have decided that it is unavoidable that he refrain from all entertainment activities,” the statement read. “At this time when we have to overcome the difficult situation in Japan as a whole, it is unacceptable to act against the wishes of everyone who wants to regain their normal lives.”
Johnnys apologizes “However, we could not make him understand until today, we apologize and take responsibility for his actions.”
Full statement can be read below:
This week, Eito topped the Hot 100 single chart with his digital single “Kousui”, with 8,060 points.
Rain Drops topped the Hot Albums chart with their debut mini album “Synesthesia.”
Eito also topped the Streaming Songs chart for the second consecutive week with “Kousui.”
GReeeeN topped the Download Songs chart with their new digital single “Hoshikage no Yell.”
Rain Drops also topped the Download Albums chart with “Synesthesia.”
This week’s episode featured a mixture of new at-home performances, previously recorded performances, and old performances. This week’s guests included Sexy Zone, Oomori Seiko, Chisato Moritaka, SILENT SIREN, Kamishiraishi Mone, and Nisshoku Natsuko.
One song from 2020 was certified Triple Platinum this month for selling 750,000 copies: Official HIGE DANdism‘s “I LOVE…”
One song was certified Million this month for selling 1,000,000 copies: Yonezu Kenshi‘s “Uma to Shika.”
This week’s episode featured AI. This episode is actually an edited version of AI’s 20th anniversary gospel concert. The goal is this episode is to bring a positive message to people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AI – Jesus Is My Help / This Is Me / Story / Minna ga Minna Au / No Weapon / Happiness
This week, Eito topped the Combined Single chart for the second consecutive week with his digital single “Kousui”, with 19,966 points in its second week in the chart’s top 10.
Rain Drops topped the Combined Album chart with their debut mini album “Synesthesia”, with 19,068 points in its first week.
millennium parade x ghost in the shell: SAC_2045 topped the Single chart with their new single “Fly with me”, selling 7,600 copies in its first week.
MAN WITH A MISSION topped the Album chart with their new remix album “MAN WITH A ‘REMIX’ MISSION”, selling 17,231 copies in its first week.
GReeeeN topped the Digital Single chart with their new digital single “Hoshikage no Yell”, selling 32,258 copies in its first week.
Rain Drops also topped the Digital Album chart with “Synesthesia”, selling 2,423 copies in its first week.
Eito also topped the Streaming chart for the second consecutive week with “Kousui”, with 5,126,685 streams in its fourth week in the chart’s top 10.
Further information has finally been released on Hey! Say! JUMP’s upcoming single release. The single has been confirmed to be called “Last Mermaid…” and will be released nationwide in Japan on July 1st, 2020.
Fans will be able to purchase two different limited edition versions. Limited edition 1 will come with a newly revealed song called “Love me PLZ“. It has officially been described as an “exhilarating ska number” that expresses the impulse of love. Limited edition 2 will come with the exclusive song “Stupid“, which was revealed on the streaming site GYAO!