Coconut (NiziU song)
| "Coconut" | ||||
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| Single by NiziU | ||||
| from the album Coconut | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Released | June 29, 2023 | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
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| "Coconut" on YouTube | ||||
"Coconut" is a song recorded by Japanese girl group NiziU. It was released by Epic Records Japan on June 29, 2023, as a digital single from their second studio album of the same name.
Composition
"Coconut" was composed by Mayu Wakisaka and Lee Hae-sol with lyrics written by J. Y. Park "The Asiansoul" and Mayu Wakisaka.[1] Running for 2 minutes and 58 seconds, the song is composed in the key of E minor with a tempo of 115 beats per minute.[2] "Coconut" is a song that harmonises the sound reminiscent of a summer paradise, such as birdsong and South American percussion, and the performance of various instruments such as guitar, saxophone, and drums. In particular, 'Coco' means 'here' in Japanese.[3]
Promotion
NiziU performed "Coconut" for the first time on TV Tokyo's summer music special, TV Tokyo Music Festival 2023 Summer, on June 28.[4] On July 21, NiziU performed "Coconut" on TV Asahi's Music Station,[5] Buzz Rhythm 02, On July 14 [6] and NHK's music program Venue101 on July 22, 2023.[7]
Music video
The music video was directed by Sunny Visual,[8] and shows the refreshing energy of the nine members, by using bright colors and pastel tones.[9]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Melon. [10]
- NiziU – vocals
- J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" – lyrics
- Mayu Wakisaka – lyrics, composer, background vocals, vocal director
- Lee Hae-sol – composer, arranger, synths, keys, vocal director
- Nicki Young – guitar
- Kayone Lee – vocal editor
- Uhm Se-hee – recorder
- Seo Eun-il – recorder
- Lee Tae-seop – mixer
- Chris Gehringer – master
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[11] | 30 |
| Japan (JPN Cmb.)[12] | 50 |
References
- ^ "Coconut" (in Korean). Dreamus. JYP Entertainment. October 15, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via Melon.
- ^ "Coconut". Tune Bat. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ NiziU(니쥬), 정규 2집 타이틀곡 'COCONUT' 선공개…컴백 열기 UP (in Korean). Newsen. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "NiziU、新曲「COCONUT」初披露 アヤカはハマっていること告白＜テレ東音楽祭2023夏＞". Modelpress (in Japanese). June 28, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ "TWICEユニットMISAMO&NiziU、JYP日本人メンバー同士の交流明かす MOMOとRIOは初電話で1時間". Oricon News (in Japanese). July 21, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ "NiziUが今夜「バズリズム02」に登場、プライベート写真でメンバーの驚き寝相発覚". Natalie (in Japanese). August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "JO1、imase、NiziU、日向坂46が「Venue101」×「27時間テレビ」コラボ番組に出演". Natalie (in Japanese). August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ @sunnyvisualstudio (October 31, 2023). "Director by Sunny visual". Instagram. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ NiziU 2 full album released (in Korean). Newsen. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "Coconut" (in Korean). Dreamus. JYP Entertainment. October 15, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via Melon.
- ^ "Coconut". July 5, 2023. Archived from the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "NiziUの合算シングル売上ランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved June 5, 2025.