Japanese singer and actor Nakayama Yuma is drawing global fans' attention by releasing the new songs "ReTRY" and "SPARK."
The newly unveiled "ReTRY" album includes the title track of the same name and the included song "reach for the light." and, as a bonus video, includes the vlog "Yuma's daily life" (Vlog "優馬の 日常") to showcase his approachable charm, giving it a special touch. The simultaneously released "SPARK" album also includes the title track of the same name and "雨の後には" (Ame no Atoniwa), and as a video bonus contains "YUMA NAKAYAMA LIVE TOUR2026 SPARK uchiage barbecue party," offering fans a comprehensive gift set–like delight.
In particular, this new release was issued as a mini jewel keyholder–style "square album," increasing its collectible value. Nakayama Yuma expressed deep satisfaction with this release format, drawing attention. He said streaming and subscription services are common, but that there is meaning to physical products for both fans and artists, and noted that although people listen to music via smartphone apps, a really good music product was created, expressing his special affection.
Jeon Su-jin, CEO of Nemos Lab, also offered an encouraging outlook on this collaboration and entry into the Japanese market. Jeon said of the square album, "It is steadily growing not only in the Korean market but also in the Japanese market," and explained, "It gives fans the pleasure of owning physical goods and provides artists and agencies the effect of delivering various digital content such as music, video and images as a single product and platform."
Even in the streaming era, demand is expected to remain for physical music products that fans can hold and keep.
[Photo] Nemos Lab
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