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Protostar (EP)

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"Protostar"
Normal edition cover
SinglebyJO1
from the albumThe Star
LanguageJapanese
A-side"Infinity"
ReleasedMarch 4, 2020(2020-03-04)
Recorded2019–2020
GenreJ-pop
Length
  • 14:17(Limited edition A)
  • 13:38 (Limited edition B)
  • 14:00 (Normal edition)
LabelLapone Entertainment
Producer(s)
JO1singles chronology
"Protostar"
(2020) 		"Stargazer"
(2020)
Music video
"Vô cùng lớn (INFINITY)"onYouTube

Protostar(stylized asPROTOSTAR) is anextended play(EP) marketed as the debut single of Japanese boy groupJO1,formed through the reality competition showProduce 101 Japan.It also served as the lead single for their first studio album,The Star(2020). Consisting of songs previously performed on the last episode of the show and three new songs, the EP single was released byLapone Entertainmentinto three different editions on March 4, 2020. It features the participation of various South Korean songwriters and production teams such as KZ,Kim Seung-soo,Nthonious, KCKT,Ryan S. Jhun,Andrew Choi,and others.

Upon its release, the single earned the top spot onOricon Singles Chartand received a Platinum certification by theRecording Industry Association of Japan.It made the group became the seventh artist that managed to sell over 300,000 copies in the first week with a debut single according to Oricon. The lead track "Infinity" also peaked atop theBillboard JapanHot 100.

Background and release

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Shortly after the end ofProduce 101 Japan,JO1 was revealed to fly to South Korea for the preparation and the production of their debut.[1]On January 14, it was revealed that the group's debut EP single was titledProtostarand would be released on March 4 with "Infinity" as the lead track.[2]A concept trailer was released on January 28, 2020.[3]To further promote the single, an animated music video for "Running" and a short performance video of "La Pa Pa Pam" were also released.[4][5]A special live streaming event was then held on the group's various official social media accounts to commemorate the single's release and the group's debut,.[6]

Protostarconsists of songs previously performed on the last episode of the show and three new songs that were released into three different editions. The first edition is a CD and DVD bundle limited edition that includes a making video for "Infinity" and a talk segment with members. The second edition is a CD and photo booklet bundle limited edition. The final edition is a CD-only normal edition that includes the new songs: "Infinity", "Running", and "La Pa Pa Pam".[4][7]

Lead track

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"Infinity" incorporates various musical components, such aship hop,EDM,andhouse music.[8]The song was aired for the first time onJ-Wave's radio program,Step One,on February 5, 2020.[9]The full version of the music video was released on February 16 and directed by Beomjin from VM Project Architecture.[10]According to member Sho Yonashiro,Protostarimplies the group's wish that they, who were ordinary people, gather and become stars, and "Infinity" is a song that embodies the infinite possibilities and infinite growth of JO1.[11]

Upon its release, "Infinity" led other songs from the EP single on theBillboard JapanHot 100by ranking first on that week and eventually earned the fiftieth place on the chart's year-end rankings.[12][13]The song was used as the theme song for the TV commercial ofABC-MartxNike's project titled Nike One,[14]as well as the ending song forTV Asahi's show,Sonna Koto Kangaetakoto Nakatta Quiz! Torinikku-tte Nanno Niku!?,and aKansai TV's variety showChihara Junior no Zao.[15]

Promotion

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On March 24, 2020, JO1 had their first live performance ever on a TV program by performing "Infinity" onNTV's morning showSukkiri.[16]The group later presented a special "home performance" of "La Pa Pa Pam" onMezamashi Uchi Festival,a special episode ofFuji TV'sMezamashi TVdue tothe COVID-19 pandemicon May 4.[17]The performance featured combined images of the members performing at their home and doing various activities at home.[18]Subsequently, the group performed remotely on various TV shows, such asLove MusicandNHK'sShibuya Note.[19][20]On June 21, JO1 performed songs from the single inKCON:TACT 2020 Summer,making them the first Japanese boy group to ever participate in the convention.[21]

Commercial performance

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Shortly after its release,Protostarpeaked at number one oniTunes's real-time album charts in five regions in addition to Japan, such as Hong Kong and Taiwan.[22]The single debuted at number one onOricon Daily Singles Chartwith an estimate of 215,409 copies sold.[23]It remained at the top spot for seven consecutive days and ranked number one on the weekly chart with 327,187 sold,[24]making JO1 the seventh artist that managed to sell over 300,000 copies sold in the first week with a debut single.[25]It subsequently ranked third on the monthly chart,[26]and received a Platinum certification by theRecording Industry Association of Japanfor shipments of more than 250,000 units.[27]Protostareventually ranked sixth on Oricon's mid-year chart,[28]and tenth on the Combined Singles Sales category.[29]JO1 also ranked second on the New Artist Total Sales ranking by earning an estimate of 640 million yen from one single alone.[30]By the end of 2020, the single ranked thirteenth on the 2020 Oricon Annual Ranking with 372,820 copies sold.[31]

Protostaralso debuted atopBillboard JapanTop Single Sales,[32]and ranked eighth on the mid-year edition of the chart.[33]That achievement helped the group to rank onBillboard Japan2020 Mid-Year Top Artists, a chart that combines points from Japan Hot 100 and Japan Hot Albums for the first half of 2020.[34]The single eventually ranked fourteenth on the chart's annual edition.[35]

Track listing

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"Infinity" and "Tsukame" are common track 1 and 4, respectively, for all editions.

Track listing ofProtostar– Limited edition A
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Infinity" (Vô cùng lớn,Mugendai)
  • KZ
  • Nthonius
  • Kim Seung-soo
3:04
2."Running"
  • Yoske
  • Seion
  • EastWest
  • Yoske
  • EastWest
  • D.stus
  • Holy M
3:51
3."Young" (JO1 ver.)
  • Sun
  • Uno Buckx
  • Kaine
  • Sun
  • Versachoi
Versachoi3:24
4."Tsukame (It's Coming)" (ツカメ ～It's Coming～;JO1 ver.)Kanata Nakamura[ja]
  • Eunsol
  • Seo Yi-sung
3:58
Total length:14:17
Track listing ofProtostar– Limited edition B
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
2."La Pa Pa Pam"
  • Young Jay (KCKT)
  • Buggy (KCKT)
  • Ven (KCKT)
  • Rosieblue
  • Young Jay
  • Buggy
  • Ven
  • Young Jay
  • Buggy
  • Ven
3:09
3."GrandMaster" (JO1 ver.)
  • Coach & Sendo
  • Yuki
Coach & Sendo3:28
Total length:13:38
Track listing ofProtostar– Normal edition
No.TitleLength
2."Running"3:50
3."La Pa Pa Pam"3:08
Total length:14:00
Track listing ofProtostar– Limited edition A (DVD)
No.TitleLength
1."Making video + JO1 Secrets"47:00
Total length:47:00

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications and sales forProtostar
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[27] Platinum 250,000^

^Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release dates and formats forProtostar
Region Date Label Format Type Catalog
Japan March 4, 2020 Lapone Entertainment
Limited A YRCS-90173
  • CD
  • photo booklet
 Limited B YRCS-90174
CD Normal YRCS-90175
Various
Limited A —
Limited B
Normal

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