Chopstick (song)
| "Chopstick" | ||||
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| Single by NiziU | ||||
| from the album U | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Released | November 10, 2021 | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
| Label | Epic Japan | |||
| Composer | Park Jin-young | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Chopstick" on YouTube | ||||
"Chopstick" is a song recorded by Japanese girl group NiziU. It was released by Epic Records Japan on November 10, 2021, as a digital single from their first studio album U.
Composition
"Chopstick" was written and composed by JYP Entertainment founder Park Jin-young; lyrics were also written by Yuka Matsumoto and arranged by Lee Hae-sol.[1] Running for 2 minutes and 58 seconds, the song is composed in the key of C Major with a tempo of 141 beats per minute.[2] The song is based on the content that it is happier to have someone you can rely on like chopsticks, and sings the strong heart that if there are fans who support NiziU, they can give strength anywhere.[3]
Promotion
On November 19, NiziU first performed "Chopstick" on TV Asahi's Music Station, NHK's music program Shibuya Note on November 20,[4] Buzz Rhythm 02 On November 26[5] and Utacon on November 30, 2021.[6]
Music video
The "Chopstick" music video, which stands out with the group's unique bright energy and powerful group dance, exceeded fifteen million YouTube views in the first week.[7] It was directed by Naive Creative Production.[8] A second music video was released on December 31, 2021, called 'Another ver' and was also directed by Naive Creative Production.[9]
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[10] | 7 |
| Japan (JPN Cmb.)[11] | 9 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (RIAJ)[12] | Gold | 50,000,000† |
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† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | November 10, 2021 | Epic Records Japan |
References
- ^ "Chopstick" (in Korean). Dreamus. JYP Entertainment. October 15, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via Melon.
- ^ "Chopstick". Tune Bat. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ '日 대세' NiziU, 첫 정규 'U'로 오리콘 주간 차트 정상 [NiziU tops the Oricon weekly chart with the first regular album U]. Sports World (in Korean). November 30, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ NiziU(니쥬), 日 '엠스테' 출연…타이틀곡 'Chopstick' 무대 예고 [NiziU, Japanese 'Mste' appearance... Title song 'Chopstick' stage preview] (in Korean). BizEnter. November 18, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ 今夜の「バズリズム02」はUVERworld、Creepy Nuts、アイナ出演「バズリズムLIVE」に密着 [Tonight's "Buzz Rhythm 02" will feature UVERworld, Creepy Nuts, and Aina in the "Buzz Rhythm LIVE"]. Natalie (in Japanese). November 26, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
- ^ 今夜「うたコン」にNiziU、milet、LiSA、リトグリ、SHE'S、渡辺美里ら [Tonight's "Utacon" will feature NiziU, milet, LiSA, Little Glee Monster, SHE'S, Misato Watanabe and others]. Natalie (in Japanese). November 30, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ NiziU, 19일 일본 '엠스테' 출연 확정..통산 5번째 출격[공식] [NiziU confirmed to appear in Japan's 'Mste' on the 19th.. 5th outing in career]. Star News (in Korean). November 18, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "Artist - NiziU(니쥬) - Chopstick". Naive. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "NiziU 「Chopstick」 MV Another ver". YouTube. December 30, 2021. Archived from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ "Chopstick". November 17, 2021. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ^ "NiziUの合算シングル売上ランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications – NiziU – Chopstick" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved June 27, 2022. Select 2022年5月 on the drop-down menu