Stargazer

* Regular
* Limited A
* Limited B

## Audio

***Stargazer*** (stylized in all caps) is the second extended play of Japanese boy group JO1. It was released on August 26, 2020 by Lapone Entertainment.

There are three editions of the album: each features a total of four tracks, although the content varies. The song "OH-EH-OH" serves as the title track on all editions and is accompanied by four new original songs and a song which was previously performed on *Produce 101 Japan*. A special edition with all tracks was later released for digital streaming and download.

## Background and release

On June 21, 2020, after their performance at KCON:TACT 2020 SUMMER, JO1 announced the release of their second extended play *Stargazer* for August 26, 2020. The album covers were released on July 7, showing the members in school uniforms and revealing their new "youth" concept. The cover for Limited Edition B additionally showcases the members wearing Louis Vuitton's 2020 pre-fall collection titled *Arc of Boyhood* and presents them in a more adult-like fashion.

The album is available in three physical editions and one digital edition: the regular edition, Limited Edition A, and Limited Edition B, and a digital Special Edition. All editions feature "OH-EH-OH" as the title track and the song "My Friends", which was written by the group's leader Yonashiro Sho. While the physical editions feature four songs each, the special digital edition includes all songs for digital download and streaming.

To commemorate the release of their second EP, the group held a special live stream on YouTube and TikTok on August 26.

## Conception and recording

In an interview with the Tokyo FM radio program *Tokyo Speakeasy*, Yonashiro Sho and Shiroiwa Ruki described how their training and recording schedule changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The members had to attend vocal and rap lessons remotely and were given half to one hour a day with a Korean trainer over their smartphone. They also had to learn the choreographies by themselves by looking at a video of it that their trainer sent them and even had to learn a second version of all the choreographies that excluded parts that involved physical touch to have it conform to social distancing standards. The recording of the EP also took place remotely over the phone with the help of an interpreter, who translated the instructions of the Korean production team.

While recording *Protostar* in Korea, Yonashiro wrote the song "My Friends" and consulted with the production team in Korea about its inclusion on the new album. He explained, "I wrote it with gratitude to the people I met at the audition (*Produce 101 Japan*), my members, and fans." Fellow member Kawashiri Ren did the choreography for the song.

## Promotions

To promote the EP, JO1 was featured on various music television programs, such as *Music On! TV*, *MTV Japan*, and *Space Shower TV*.

On September 5, 2020, the group performed the songs "GO", "So What", and "OH-EH-OH" as the headliner for the 31st Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection Autumn/Winter 2020, the largest fashion event in Japan, which was held in Saitama Super Arena and streamed via Line Live. Even before their appearance, the news that the group would be the headliner of the event trended on Twitter with tags such as "#JO1トリ" (*#JO1Bird*). By the end of their performance, the number of viewers peaked with an estimate of 270,000.

JO1 also performed at KCON:TACT Season 2 from October 16 to October 25, 2020. The group performed the songs "OH-EH-OH", "GO", and "So What" from their new EP *Stargazer*, as well as the title track of their previous EP *Protostar*, "Infinity". They also performed "My Friends" for the first time.

## Track listing

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.

* Regular Edition
* Limited Edition A
* Limited Edition B
* Special Edition

The first press also includes a lottery ticket to apply for participation in an event and 1 out of 11 photo cards, which are all exclusive to this version.

This version comes with a DVD, which features a bonus video called *JO1 School* and a making of video. The first press also includes a lottery ticket to apply for participation in an event and 1 out of 11 photo cards, which are all exclusive to this version.

This version comes with a photo booklet. The first press also includes a lottery ticket to apply for participation in an event and 1 out of 11 photo cards, which are all exclusive to this version.

When purchasing all three editions in selected stores, buyers received a free poster in addition to their purchase. The type of poster depended on the store the purchase was made from and they were also only available for a limited time period. The stores that participated in the campaign were Tower Records, HMV, Tsutaya Records, Rakuten Books, and WonderGOO/Shinseido. When purchasing all three editions from a different store, you got an announcement poster as a gift.

At the same time, Amazon Japan held a campaign where when you bought one of the three editions, you would receive a "Dekajacket", which is a bigger print of the album jacket of the edition you purchased.

forTUNE music gave out 3 random photos from each member's 5 solo shots to people who bought all three editions. Additionally, when pre-ordering the album within a certain time-frame, buyers received a special benefit. FamilyMart held a similar campaign but instead of receiving solo shots of the members, buyers received 3 out of 8 random group shots.

## Sales and certifications

Upon its release, it peaked at number one on the iTunes real-time album charts in not only Japan but also in seven other regions (Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, Chile, Singapore, Basque Country). The EP also topped *Billboard Japan*'s Top Single Sales in the week of its release.

The EP debuted at number one on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart with an estimate of 188,977 copies sold and racked up a total of 283,363 copies sold within its first week on the chart. With *Protostar* also having topped the charts upon its release, this made JO1 the first artist to earn two consecutive wins on the chart since Hinatazaka46's "Do Re Mi Sol La Si Do" on July 29, 2019. The EP also ranked third on the Oricon Monthly Singles Chart.

The EP later received a Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of Japan for surpassing 250,000 copies sold.

"OH-EH-OH" digital sales

## Album Credits

* Lapone Entertainment
* Stone Music Entertainment
* Yoshimoto Kogyo
* Sony Music Labels Inc.
* Production Staff

* **Executive Producer:** Choi Shin Hwa
* **Supervisor:** Jang Hyuk Jean
* **FC Management Team:** Son So Young
* **Management Team:** Tsunoda Shoichi, Kim Ri Ahn, Jung Nam Chae
* **Music Business Team:** Akada Nariyuki
* **Financial Team:** Choi Gi Yong, Suzuki Mari
* **Management Support Team:** Kook Shin Sook

- **Executive Producer:** Shin Hyung Kwan (aka madpro), Jeong Chang Hwan

- **Producer:** Jeong Yoo Jin

- **Visual Creative:** Kim Yoon Kyeong, Lee Joo Mi, Lee Yea Eun

- **A&R:** Nino, Park Chun Bin, Cha In Jun

- **Marketing:** Lee Sung Un, Lee So Jung

- **Publishing:** Chae Su Yun, Lee Da Young

- **Global Department:** Jang Ji Hoon, Park Jung Jun

- **Product Management:** Kitahashi Yusuke, Okawa Naoto

- **Corporate Sales:** Mikami Koichi, Maebashi Kumiko

- **Public Relations:** Sato Takafumi

- **Sales Promotion:** Ikemori Yosuke, Doi Eiko

- **Coordination:** Ikoma Chiharu, Fujimori Naoto, Nakane Ruriko

- **Executive Producer:** Kamigaso Shu (YOSHIMOTO KOGYO CO., LTD.), Suzuki Toyoyasu (YOSHIMOTO MUSIC CO., LTD.)

- **A&R:** Johdai Yuki

- **Music Director:** Iida Takayuki

- **Public Relations:** Hirao Kazuhiro

- **Sales Promotion:** Yamada Kentaro, Ozawa Takafumi, Takemura Kazuyuki (Sony Music Solutions Inc.)

- **Supervisor:** Kawasaki Hiroshi, Watanabe Masashi

- **Executive Producer:** Fujiwara Shunsuke, Kimura Takeshi

- **Director of Photography:** Miyazaki Kentaro

- **Photographer:** Mihotani Yohei

- **Retouch:** VITA

- **Creative Coordinator:** Shiozuka Tatsuya (COLLEGE Inc.)

- **C.C. Assistant:** Watanabe Yoko

- **MV Director:** Tanabe Hidenobu

- **MV Producer:** Watanabe Hiroaki (PARADE TOKYO)

- **MV Production:** PARADE TOKYO

- **Album Design:** Cho Dae Young, Shin Hyo Jin, Shim Je Hee @RB

- **Choreography (OH-EH-OH):** Tamzin

- **Choreography (So What):** Sorr (AP)

- **Style Director:** Min In Hong

- **Stylist:** Fujinaga Syohei

- **Hair & Make-up:** Luana HM

## Notes

1. ↑ Oricon's cumulative physical sales for *Stargazer* until September 30, 2020.

	* 283,363: Oricon — 週間　シングルランキング. 2020年09月07日付（2020年08月24日～2020年08月30日）(archived)
	* 26,381: Oricon — 月間　シングルランキング. 2020年09月度

Digital sales:

	* 2,942: Oricon — 週間　デジタルアルバムランキング. 2020年09月07日付（2020年08月24日～2020年08月30日）
2. ↑ Billboard Japan's cumulative sales for *Stargazer* until October 5, 2020.

	* 313,504: Billboard Japan — Top Singles Sales. 2020/09/07 付け
	* 21,172: Billboard Japan — Top Singles Sales. 2020/09/14 付け
	* 5,095: Billboard Japan — Top Singles Sales. 2020/09/21 付け
	* 1,116: Billboard Japan — Top Singles Sales. 2020/09/28 付け
	* 915: Billboard Japan — Top Singles Sales. 2020/10/05 付け

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2. ↑ Oricon — JO1、2ndシングル「STARGAZER」8・26発売 『KCON:TACT』でサプライズ発表
3. ↑ JO1 Official Instagram — 2ND SINGLE 『STARGAZER. 2020.08.26 Release
4. ↑ Fashionsnap — ルイ・ヴィトンが「JO1」のセカンドシングルに衣装協力、初回限定版のジャケットで着用
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 JO1 Official Website — セカンドシングル『STARGAZER』8/26発売決定！※7/7追記
6. ↑ Oricon — JO1、2ndシングル「STARGAZER」表題曲の「OH-EH-OH」MV解禁 圧巻の“ジャケットダンス”披露
7. ↑ Oricon — JO1、2ndシングル「STARGAZER」発売日に生配信 「OH-EH-OH」MV鑑賞会を実施
8. ↑ PR TIMES — JO1新曲『STARGAZER』リリース記念！TikTok LIVE「JO1 TikTokチャレンジ」配信決定！
9. ↑ Tokyo FM Plus — JO1與那城奨・白岩瑠姫、韓国の先生と毎日リモートレッスン「スマホに向かって思いきり歌っています（笑）」
10. ↑ WITH Online — 【JO1が5000人限定配信イベント開催】メンバー挨拶をほぼ全文でレポート！
11. ↑ *Highway Walker* (in Japanese). Hokkaido. September 2020.
12. ↑ Twitter — source: highway walker 09/2020 (better citation needed)
13. ↑ TV Life — JO1のエムオン！オリジナル番組 2か月連続放送決定
14. ↑ KStyle — JO1、特別番組「MTV Select 11：JO1」が9月5日（土）放送決定！3チームに分かれてトーク＆思い出の楽曲紹介も
15. ↑ MTV Japan — MTV Select 11: JO1 (archived)
16. ↑ Space Shower TV Plus — 「スペシャプラス！僕たちはJO1〜STARGAZER SPECIAL〜」
17. ↑ Oricon — 【TGC2020AW】JO1、大トリで圧巻ステージ披露 感慨語る「デビューからちょっとしか経っていないのに…」
18. ↑ Girlswalker — JO1、初出演でTGC堂々大トリ！デビュー半年を感じさせない圧巻パフォーマンスに熱狂
19. ↑ Girlswalker Official Website — 2020 Autumn/Winter 2020 Artists
20. ↑ Modelpress — JO1、TGC初出演で堂々大トリ　オンライン開催もファン熱狂＜TGC2020A／W ONLINE＞
21. ↑ Music Voice — JO1「本当に感謝しかない」鮮烈グローバルパフォーマンス
22. ↑ Forbes — IZ\*ONE, The Boyz, Sunmi, ATEEZ, AB6IX, CLC, KARD & 20 More K-Pop Acts Make Up KCON:TACT Season 2
23. ↑ JO1 Official Website — 『KCON:TACT season2』出演決定のご案内
24. ↑ PR Times — CJ ENM × 韓国コンテンツ振興院 共同開催! 始まったばかりのKカルチャーフェスティバル『 KCON:TACT season 2 』開始3日間で200万人の観客が視聴！
25. ↑ *Stargazer* (booklet). JO1. Lapone Entertainment. 2020.
26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 "OH-EH-OH" on Melon Music
27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 "So What" on Melon Music
28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 "Voice" on Melon Music
29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 "My Friends" on Melon Music
30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 "GO" on Melon Music
31. ↑ JO1 Official Website — JO1 セカンドシングル『STARGAZER』/先着予約特典“その他一般店”対象店舗 (archived)
32. ↑ forTUNE music Official Website — 【先着販売】JO1 2ndシングル『STARGAZER』発売記念 forTUNE music限定“JO1メンバーソロショット生写真３枚セット”付き特典 (archived)
33. ↑ Family Mart Official Website — 【ファミリーマート限定予約特典付き】JO1 2ND SINGLE『STARGAZER』3形態セット (archived)
34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 Oricon — 週間　シングルランキング. 2020年09月07日付（2020年08月24日～2020年08月30日）(archived)
35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 Billboard Japan — 【ビルボード】JO1『STARGAZER』初週31万枚でシングルセールス1位、三浦春馬『Night Diver』が2位
36. ↑ Billboard Japan — Hot 100. 2020/09/07 付け
37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 Oricon — 月間　シングルランキング. 2020年08月度
38. ↑ Music Voice — JO1、11人が浴衣で登場「すべての...生き物や生物にこの想いを届けたい」
39. ↑ Twitter — #STARGAZER 1st Day peaks on iTunes Albums (better citation needed)
40. ↑ Oricon — デイリー　シングルランキング. 2020年08月25日付 (archived)
41. ↑ Oricon — 11人組ボーイズグループJO1、デビューシングルから2作連続で1位獲得【オリコンランキング】
42. ↑ Recording Industry Association of Japan Official Website — 月次認定作品　認定年月：2020年 8月
43. ↑ Billboard Japan — 【【ビルボード】JO1「OH-EH-OH」、三浦春馬「Night Diver」との激しい総合首位争いを制する（9/3訂正）
44. ↑ Oricon — STARGAZER(初回限定盤A). JO1
45. ↑ Oricon — STARGAZER(初回限定盤B). JO1
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