On April 21, it was announced that Kyuhyun will be released debut single in Japan named "Celebration ~Kimini Kakeru Hashi~", which was scheduled to be released in Japan on May 25, 2016. On May 11, further information regarding the single would be distributed under three formats: CD+Smapler, CD+DVD+Smapler and CD+DVD E.L.F Japan Edition. The accompanying music video for the single features Rina Kawaei, an actress and former member of AKB48, who acted as Kyuhyun's love interest.[1] The single debuted at number 1 on the Japanese Oricon Singles Chart, selling 27,690 physical copies in its first day of release.[2]
^Super Juniorキュヒョン×川栄李奈、恋人役で初共演 腕組みデート&サプライズも<コメント到着> [Super Junior Kyuhyun x Rina Kawaei co-star for the first time as lovers Arm-folded date & surprise (Arrival comment)]. Model Press (in Japanese). March 17, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2022.