Free Hugs! | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | April 24, 2019 | |||
Genre | J-pop | |||
Length | 68:26(Regular Edition) | |||
Label | Avex Trax | |||
Kis-My-Ft2 chronology | ||||
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Singles from Free Hugs! | ||||
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Music video | ||||
Hug & Walk on
YouTube Lura Lurara(Hug Movie) on YouTube |
Free Hugs! (フリーハグス) is the eigth original album by Japanese boy band Kis-My-Ft2, released on April 24, 2019 by Avex Trax. [1]
The regular disc includes solo songs by all members for the first time in three years since " I Scream". [1] The solo songs are "hugs with music" with each member contributing music and other gorgeous artists.
The DVD of First edition A contains the music video for "Hug & Walk" and a making-of documentary.The music video for Hug & Walk on YouTube, the album's signature song, was shot in Singapore. This is the first time they have shot a music video overseas. [2]
The DVD of First edition B contains "KIS-MY-TV Special! which is a new type of variety challenge that could be called the No. 1 operation in the history of Kis-my benefits. [1]
With this album, a dome tour "Kis-My-Ft2 LIVE TOUR 2019 FREE HUGS!" was held from May 6 to July 14, 2019. [3]
Kis-My-1st recorded first-week sales of 205,000 copies, reaching No. 1 on the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking dated May 6, 2019. This is the ninth consecutive album since their first album "Kis-My-1st" to reach the top position on the same chart. It also broke the record for the most consecutive first-week sales of over 200,000 copies since the first album. This is the second highest record in history after KinKi Kids. By December 8, 2019, it had sold a total of 235,335 copies and ranked 12th on the annual Oricon Album Ranking for 2019. [4]
The album was released in three formats: [1]
The Regular Edition includes the solo songs by members Hiromitsu Kitayama, Taisuke Fujigaya, and Yuta Tamamori, and a bonus track introducing the members, "We are Kismai! as a bonus track. The DVD included with the first pressing A and B will feature the songs from the album along with drama, comedy, variety, anime, documentary, and dance projects. The first disc A will include "KIS-MY-TV" and the first disc B will include "Kismay Sports Championship". In addition, the first pressing B includes seven jacket cards with visuals of the members.
Normal Edition, First Press Edition A
Free Hugs! | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | April 24, 2019 | |||
Genre | J-pop | |||
Length | 68:26(Regular Edition) | |||
Label | Avex Trax | |||
Kis-My-Ft2 chronology | ||||
| ||||
Singles from Free Hugs! | ||||
| ||||
Music video | ||||
Hug & Walk on
YouTube Lura Lurara(Hug Movie) on YouTube |
Free Hugs! (フリーハグス) is the eigth original album by Japanese boy band Kis-My-Ft2, released on April 24, 2019 by Avex Trax. [1]
The regular disc includes solo songs by all members for the first time in three years since " I Scream". [1] The solo songs are "hugs with music" with each member contributing music and other gorgeous artists.
The DVD of First edition A contains the music video for "Hug & Walk" and a making-of documentary.The music video for Hug & Walk on YouTube, the album's signature song, was shot in Singapore. This is the first time they have shot a music video overseas. [2]
The DVD of First edition B contains "KIS-MY-TV Special! which is a new type of variety challenge that could be called the No. 1 operation in the history of Kis-my benefits. [1]
With this album, a dome tour "Kis-My-Ft2 LIVE TOUR 2019 FREE HUGS!" was held from May 6 to July 14, 2019. [3]
Kis-My-1st recorded first-week sales of 205,000 copies, reaching No. 1 on the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking dated May 6, 2019. This is the ninth consecutive album since their first album "Kis-My-1st" to reach the top position on the same chart. It also broke the record for the most consecutive first-week sales of over 200,000 copies since the first album. This is the second highest record in history after KinKi Kids. By December 8, 2019, it had sold a total of 235,335 copies and ranked 12th on the annual Oricon Album Ranking for 2019. [4]
The album was released in three formats: [1]
The Regular Edition includes the solo songs by members Hiromitsu Kitayama, Taisuke Fujigaya, and Yuta Tamamori, and a bonus track introducing the members, "We are Kismai! as a bonus track. The DVD included with the first pressing A and B will feature the songs from the album along with drama, comedy, variety, anime, documentary, and dance projects. The first disc A will include "KIS-MY-TV" and the first disc B will include "Kismay Sports Championship". In addition, the first pressing B includes seven jacket cards with visuals of the members.
Normal Edition, First Press Edition A