NEWS

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

NEWS's career is defined by an extraordinary run of chart success. Their 27 consecutive number-one singles on the Oricon chart is a record that places them among the most consistent acts in Japanese music history. All twelve of their studio albums have also debuted at number one, a feat that underscores their enduring popularity.Their achievements have been recognized by major industry bodies, including multiple Japan Gold Disc Awards for Single of the Year, MTV Video Music Awards Japan, and Billboard Japan honors. The group's ability to headline the Tokyo Dome in 2008, just four years after debut, demonstrated their drawing power. Over two decades, NEWS has maintained a loyal fanbase and continued to evolve musically, a rarity in the idol world.

AwardsNEWS has been a consistent winner at the Japan Gold Disc Awards, taking home Single of the Year multiple times, including for "Kibō: Yell" in 2005, "Sayaendō/Hadashi no Cinderella Boy" in 2007, "weeeek" in 2008, and "Happy Birthday" in 2009. They have also received recognition at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan, winning Best Group Video for "weeeek" and Best Pop Video for "Hoshi o Mezashite" in 2008. Their chart dominance has been acknowledged by Billboard Japan, with "weeeek" named Hot 100 of the Year in 2008.

Honours & Distinctions

Tokyo Dome Achievement

Oricon·2008

Performed at Tokyo Dome for the first time, a major milestone for any Johnny's act.

Ten Consecutive #1 Singles from Debut

Oricon·2008

Only the second group in Oricon history to achieve this, after KinKi Kids.

Rankings & Lists

#Top 5

Top-Selling Male Idol Groups in Japan

Oricon·2020

Magazine Covers

an・an

March 2019

NEWS 15th Anniversary Special

Myojo

June 2005

NEWS Rising

POTATO

August 2007

NEWS Summer Special

Wink Up

December 2012

NEWS Comeback Interview

DUeT

April 2016

NEWS QUARTETTO

Records & Feats

27 Consecutive #1 Singles

Chart Record·2023

Every single released since debut has debuted at number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

All Studio Albums Debut at #1

Chart Record·2023

All twelve studio albums and the compilation album have debuted at number one on Oricon.

Second Group to Achieve 10 Consecutive #1 Singles from Debut

Historic First·2008

Only KinKi Kids preceded them in this feat, achieved with the single 'Happy Birthday'.

First Johnny's Group to Perform at Tokyo Dome in Their 5th Year

Historic First·2008

Their 2008 concert at Tokyo Dome came remarkably early in their career.