Band CNBLUE (Jung Yong-hwa Kang Min-hyuk Lee Jung-shin) topped the Oricon chart as soon as they made their comeback in Japan.
CNBLUE's 15th Japanese single, "Shintouya (心夜)", released on Nov. 5, went straight to No. 1 on the Oricon chart's "Daily Single Ranking" (dated Nov. 4) on its release day, demonstrating their strong local popularity.
The title track of the same name as the album, "Shintouya," a coined word meaning "a night that captivates the heart," features a mysterious yet sophisticated sound that leaves an impression, based on a rock band arrangement with jazz elements heard throughout. In addition, the single includes a total of three tracks, including Jung Yong-hwa's self-composed "Slow motion" and Lee Jung-shin's self-composed "Curtain call," earning strong responses from fans.
In the previously released music video for the title track, the members enhanced the video's immersion with polished visuals and realistic facial acting. In particular, the process of winning someone's heart and the resulting emotional changes were portrayed humorously yet dramatically, leaving a strong impression. On top of that, the flashy band sound and attractive vocals combined to increase the enjoyment of watching and listening.
CNBLUE will meet local fans during their autumn tour "2025 CNBLUE AUTUMN LIVE IN JAPAN ~ SHINTOUYA ~" (2025 CNBLUE Autumn Live in Japan ~ Shintouya ~), holding shows at Kobe World Memorial Hall on Nov. 15-16 and at Chiba Makuhari Event Hall on Nov. 23-24.
[Photo] Provided by FNC Entertainment.
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