Protostar (EP)
"Protostar" | ||||
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Single by JO1 | ||||
Language | Japanese | |||
A-side | "Infinity" | |||
Released | March 4, 2020 | |||
Genre | J-pop | |||
Label | Lapone Entertainment | |||
JO1 singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"無限大(INFINITY)" on YouTube |
"Protostar" (stylized as "PROTOSTAR") is the debut single of Japanese boy group JO1, formed through the reality competition show Produce 101 Japan. It was released by Lapone Entertainment on March 4, 2020. The single topped both Oricon's Daily Singles Chart and Weekly Singles Chart. The lead track "Infinity" debuted atop the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
Background and release
Shortly after the end of Produce 101 Japan, JO1 was revealed to fly to South Korea for the preparation and the production of their debut.[1] On January 14, it was revealed that the group's debut single is titled "Protostar" with "Infinity" as the lead song, and a March 4 release date.[2] A concept trailer was released on January 28, 2020.[3] "Protostar" was released in three different editions. The first edition is a CD and DVD bundle limited edition that includes a making video for "Infinity" and a talk segment with members. The second edition is a CD and photo booklet bundle limited edition. The third edition is a normal edition that includes the other two new songs, "Running" and "La Pa Pa Pam".[4]
On February 3, 2020, a video teaser for the "Infinity" music video was released, followed by a short version and making video two days later.[5][6]The song was also aired for the first time on J-Wave's Step One.[7] On February 16, the full music video was released. Sho Yonashiro commented: "Protostar implies our wish that we, who were ordinary people, gather and become stars. And "無限大 (Infinity)" is a song that embodies the infinite possibilities and infinite growth of JO1."[8]
An animated music video for "Running" and a short performance video of "La Pa Pa Pam" were also released.[9][10]
To commemorate the single's release and their debut, a special live streaming event was held on the group's official Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube channel.[11]
Promotion
"Infinity" is used as the theme song for TV commercial of ABC-Mart x Nike's project titled Nike One.[12] The song is also used as ending song for TV Asahi's show Sonna Koto Kangaetakoto Nakatta Quiz! Torinikku-tte Nanno Niku!? and Kansai TV's variety show Chihara Junior no Zao.[13]
On March 24, 2020, JO1 had their first live performance ever on a TV program by performing "Infinity" on NTV's morning show Sukkiri.[14]
The group delivered a special "home performance" of "La Pa Pa Pam" on Mezamashi Uchi Festival, a special episode of Fuji TV's Mezamashi TV due to COVID-19 pandemic on May 4.[15] The performance featured combined images of the members performing at their home and doing various activities at home.[16] Subsequently, the group performed remotely on various TV shows, such as Love Music and NHK's Shibuya Note.[17][18]
Commercial performance
"Protostar" debuted at number 1 on Oricon's Daily Singles Chart with an estimate of 215,409 copies sold.[19] It remained at the top spot for seven consecutive days, and ranked number 1 on Weekly Singles Chart with 327,187 sold.[20] Subsequently, it ranked third on the Monthly Singles Chart.[21] All songs from the single charted on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with the title song "Infinity" ranked first the week the single was released.[22] The single also topped Billboard Japan's Top Single Sales.[23]
Internationally, the single peaked at number 1 on iTunes's real-time album charts in five countries, such as Hong Kong and Taiwan in addition to Japan.[24]
According to SoundScan Japan, the single ranked seventh on their singles chart for the first quarter of 2020.[25] The single later received Platinum certification by the RIAJ for surpassing 250,000 copies sold.[26]
The single's continuous commercial success made JO1 included in various mid-year rankings. The group ranked eighteenth on Billboard Japan's 2020 Mid-Year Top Artists, a chart that combines points from Japan Hot 100 and Japan Hot Albums for the first half of 2020, and ranked eighth on 2020 Mid-Year Top Singles Sales.[27][28] They also ranked sixth on Oricon's Mid-Year Singles Sales and tenth on Total Singles Sales.[29][30] The group also ranked second on New Artist Total Sales ranking by earning an estimate of 640 million yen from one single alone.[31]
Track listing
Credits adapted from QQ Music.
Limited edition A
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "無限大" (Infinity) |
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| 3:04 |
2. | "Running" |
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| 3:50 |
3. | "Young" (JO1 ver.) |
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| Versachoi | 3:24 |
4. | "Tsukame (It's Coming)" (ツカメ ~It's Coming~; JO1 ver.) | Kanata Nakamura |
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| 3:58 |
Total length: | 14:16 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Making video + JO1 Secrets" |
Limited edition B
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "無限大" (Infinity) |
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| 3:04 |
2. | "La Pa Pa Pam" |
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| 3:08 |
3. | "GrandMaster" (JO1 ver.) |
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| Coach & Sendo | 3:28 |
4. | "Tsukame (It's Coming)" (ツカメ ~It's Coming~; JO1 ver.) | Kanata Nakamura |
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| 3:58 |
Total length: | 13:38 |
Normal edition
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "無限大" (Infinity) |
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| 3:04 |
2. | "Running" |
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| 3:50 |
3. | "La Pa Pa Pam" |
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| 3:08 |
4. | "Tsukame (It's Coming)" (ツカメ ~It's Coming~; JO1 ver.) | Kanata Nakamura |
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| 3:58 |
Total length: | 14:00 |
Charts
Weekly
Monthly
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"Infinity"
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Sales
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"Infinity"
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Japan (RIAJ)[26] | Platinum | 250,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | March 4, 2020 | Lapone Entertainment | [35] | |
Japan |
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