Fresh from high‑profile appearances in Asia over the weekend, Japanese pop sensation ONE OR EIGHT took center stage among fashion, film, and music icons at the GQ Hong Kong x Vogue Hong Kong “Double Vision” gala — a celebrated fashion‑culture event featuring stars such as BABYMONSTER, Paris Jackson, and MIRROR members on the red carpet. They also performed at Tokyo Girls Collection Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City, a vibrant festival blending runway, culture, and live music that featured top Japanese and Vietnamese artists and influencers. These appearances highlight the group’s growing presence and influence across Asian pop culture and entertainment.
Building on this momentum, ONE OR EIGHT have now achieved a significant international milestone as the Japanese boy group with the most entries on the Mediabase U.S. Top 40 chart, with their latest single “TOKYO DRIFT” debuting at #38 following their first entry “DSTM”, marking continued global recognition.
GATHER represents ONE OR EIGHT’s most ambitious project to date, blending modern Japanese pop with bold genre fusions and dynamic sonic elements. The mini‑album features “TOKYO DRIFT,” a high‑energy track sampling the iconic Teriyaki Boyz song and embodying the group’s “bet on yourself” spirit. Its action‑packed music video captures the vibrant pulse of Tokyo while showcasing the group’s creative vision.
Since their debut on August 16, 2024, ONE OR EIGHT have made waves internationally. Their debut single “Don’t Tell Nobody,” produced by hitmakers Ryan Tedder (Taylor Swift, Adele, Tate McRae) and David Stewart (BTS), reached No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs chart. Their collaboration “KAWASAKI (with Big Sean)” climbed to No. 5 on the U.S. iTunes Top Rap & Hip‑Hop Songs chart and marked the group’s historic red carpet debut at the U.S. VMAs, signaling their arrival on the global stage.
While preparing for their first North and South American tour, ONE OR EIGHT continue to channel their ambition and relentless drive into music that resonates with fans worldwide.
ONE OR EIGHT NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA TOUR DATES:
- 08/04, Sat – Los Angeles, California – The Roxy Theatre
- 14/04, Fri – Mesa, Arizona – The Nile Theater
- 16/04, Sun – San Antonio, Texas – The Rock Box
- 18/04, Tue – Fort Worth, Texas – Ridglea Theater
- 22/04, Sat – Mexico City, Mexico – Foro Puebla
- 24/04, Mon – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Vorterix
- 26/04, Wed – São Paulo, Brazil – Cine Joia
- 28/04, Fri – Atlanta, Georgia – Center Stage Theater
- 30/04, Sun – Chicago, Illinois – Distro Music Hall
- 05/05, Fri – New York, New York – Racket NYC
ONE OR EIGHT 1ST LIVE TOUR – GATHER – FINAL IN JAPAN:
- Osaka: 04/07, Sat – Zepp Namba
- Tokyo: 16/07, Thu – Zepp Haneda
Tickets (1DERZ Fastest Pre-sale):
27/03, Wed 18:00 to 05/04, Sun 23:59
URL: http://r.y-tickets.jp/oneoreight2602_fc
Details: https://oneoreight.com/news/detail.php?id=1132456
About ONE OR EIGHT
ONE OR EIGHT is an eight-member boy group consisting of MIZUKI, NEO, REIA, RYOTA, SOUMA, TAKERU, TSUBASA, and YUGA. Their name is inspired by the Japanese phrase “ichi ka bachi ka” (all or nothing), and their tagline “BET ON YOURSELF” captures their bold spirit of chasing dreams and taking risks on a global stage.
The group made their official debut on 16 August 2024 with the single “Don’t Tell Nobody”, produced by Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic, Taylor Swift, Adele) and David Stewart (BTS). The track topped the Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs chart, setting the tone for their rapid rise. Their second major release “KAWASAKI (with Big Sean)” dropped on 6 December 2024 and charted at #5 on the U.S. iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap chart, a rare feat for a Japanese group.
ONE OR EIGHT has already been recognised as one of Nikkei Entertainment!’s “100 New Faces to Watch in 2025” and was awarded “Upcoming Dance & Vocal Group” at MTV VMAJ 2025.
