NiziU

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

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NiziU's achievements are nothing short of remarkable for a group formed through a survival show. They hold the Guinness World Record for the largest number of viewers for a YouTube survival show audition with Nizi Project. Their rapid rise to the top of the Oricon charts and their ability to secure multiple #1 albums in their debut year set a new standard for female groups in Japan. The 2026 release of Sour Grapes further cemented their status as a powerhouse, breaking sales records previously held by long-established Korean acts.

AwardsNiziU has collected numerous accolades across Japan and Korea, reflecting their growing influence. They won the Best New Artist award at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan and the Excellence Award at the Japan Record Awards early in their career. More recently, they secured the Rookie Artist Award at the Golden Disc Awards and the Best New Female Artist title at the Mnet Asian Music Awards. In 2026, they took home Song of the Year at the Chosunbiz Music Awards for their hit Sour Grapes.

Honours & Distinctions

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2020

Recognized for the largest number of viewers for a YouTube survival show audition (*Nizi Project*).

Cultural Export Recognition

Japanese Government·2023

Highlighted in government reports on cultural exports contributing to the "Cool Japan" initiative.

Oricon Sales Record

Oricon·2021

Fastest accumulation of million-unit sales by a new female group in Japan.

Rankings & Lists

#12

Top 50 J-Pop Songs of the Decade

Rolling Stone Japan·2025

Rising Star Group in Asia

Billboard Japan·2026

#Featured

Next Generation Leaders

TIME Magazine·2023

Magazine Covers

Vogue Japan

2022-05-15

The Future of Pop

Rolling Stone Japan

2023-08-20

NiziU: Breaking Borders

Elle Girl

2025-03-10

Transition to Adult Idols

Korea JoongAng Daily

2026-10-01

Sour Grapes Success Story

Records & Feats

Highest First-Week Sales for Japanese Girl Group in Korea

Sales·2026

Released *Sour Grapes* in 2026, selling 220,000 copies in the first week, surpassing all previous records for Japanese debuts in the Korean market.

First Japanese Girl Group to Sell Out Tokyo Dome

Touring·2025

Achieved a sold-out performance at the Tokyo Dome in 2025, marking a historic milestone for Japanese female artists.

Fastest Growing K-Pop/J-Pop YouTube Channel

Streaming·2024

Reached 10 million subscribers on their official channel in 2024, setting a benchmark for growth speed.

Most Viewed YouTube Survival Show Audition

Historic First·2020

*Nizi Project* garnered the highest viewership numbers for a survival show audition on YouTube in 2020.