Press Release
October 26, 2021
Daiichi Kosho Co., Ltd.
INI appears in the DAM monthly project 'Pick Up Artist'!
Personal footage and original comments delivered on Karaoke DAM.
Call out to LIVE DAM Ai to watch an exclusive special movie!
Daiichikosho Co., Ltd. has selected INI, who will release their debut single 'A' on November 3, as the Pick-Up Artist for November and will launch various collaboration projects.
All six songs from 'A' will be available on the DAM karaoke system, and 'Rocketeer (Video Clip Version)' and 'Brighter' will feature official videos and original comments from the members.
Additionally, starting November 14, by using a microphone to call out 'OK, DAM! Congratulations on your debut, INI!' to LIVE DAM Ai, you can watch an exclusive special movie.
Our company develops collaboration projects with popular artists as the 'Pick-up Artist' every month. Aiming to provide services that allow users to enjoy karaoke more, we offer various projects, including appearances on the entertainment information content 'DAM CHANNEL' distributed between karaoke performances on karaoke DAM, and artist goods giveaway campaigns.
November's Pick-Up Artist is INI, a highly anticipated artist who has been in the spotlight even before their debut. They are a global boy group consisting of 11 members selected by viewers' votes on the popular survival audition program 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SEASON2.' The group's name signifies '11 of us (I) connecting with you (I) through a network.'
This time, a collaboration project will be launched to commemorate the release of their debut single 'A.'
- ①All six songs from 'A' will be available on the DAM karaoke system. 【Starting November 1】
- ②'Rocketeer (Video Clip Version)' and 'Brighter' will feature official video streaming, and after the song ends, original comments from the members, which can only be seen on DAM, will be available. *。
【'Rocketeer (Video Clip Version)' starts November 7, 'Brighter' starts November 2, and original comments are available until December 15】 - ③By using the 'Ai Assistant Function' equipped in LIVE DAM Ai, you can call out 'OK, DAM! Congratulations on your debut, INI!' with a microphone to watch an exclusive special movie. 【November 14, 2021 – January 6, 2022】
- ④By reserving songs from 'A' through the Request Commander Denmoku (SmartDAM series), you will receive exclusive wallpaper images (11 types) featuring each member's signature and message. 【November 1, 2021 – January 6, 2022】
- ⑤Follow both the official INI Twitter account and the DAM CHANNEL official account, and tweet the song you want to sing with INI members at karaoke. Ten winners will be selected by lottery to receive an autographed INI×LIVE DAM Ai poster. 【November 1 – November 7】
- *The applicable devices are LIVE DAM Ai and the LIVE DAM STADIUM series.
■List of songs available *
Song Title | Request No. | Song Release Date | Date of release of the video | Original Comment Distribution Date | |
1 | Rocketeer | 1199-04 | 2021/11/1 | - | - |
2 | Rocketeer | 1199-10 | 2021/11/7 | 2021/11/7 | 2021/11/7 |
3 | Brighter | 1199-05 | 2021/11/1 | Starting 2021/11/2 sequentially | Starting 2021/11/2 sequentially |
4 | Cardio | 1199-06 | 2021/11/1 | - | - |
5 | KILLING PART | 1199-07 | 2021/11/1 | - | - |
6 | RUNWAY(INI Ver.) | 1199-08 | 2021/11/1 | - | - |
7 | ONE(INI Ver.) | 1199-09 | 2021/11/1 | - | - |
- *This content is not available on all devices that are not connected to a broadband line. In addition, the distribution schedule is subject to change due to circumstances.
The distribution devices vary depending on the song. Additionally, the devices for distributing the original video and comments are the LIVE DAM Ai and LIVE DAM STADIUM series. For more details, please visit the campaign site below.
■ Twitter Campaign
- Implementation period:
- November 1, 2021 – November 7, 2021
- How to Enter:
- ① Follow INI's official Twitter account (@official__INI).
② Follow the official Twitter account of DAM CHANNEL (@DAMch_Official).
③ Choose a song you'd like to sing with INI members at karaoke and tweet about it. - prize:
- 10 winners will receive an autographed INI × LIVE DAM Ai poster.
Additionally, from November 1 to January 6, 2022, karaoke rooms equipped with DAM at the karaoke box chain 'Karaoke Kan,' operated by B&V Co., Ltd. (Nerima-ku, Tokyo), will hold a singing campaign for 'DAM★Tomo' community members. Participants who sing INI songs will have a chance to win original merchandise through a lottery.
Furthermore, the official 'Karaoke Kan' Twitter account will run a campaign from October 26 to November 8, where participants can win an autographed LIVE DAM Ai speaker. Please enjoy this as well.
■ Related Sites
Campaign site: https://www.clubdam.com/dam-ini/
Karaoke Kan campaign site: http://karaokekan.jp/campaign/2021110101.html
- *Both are scheduled to open at 11:00 AM on November 1.
■ November [Featured Artist] Exclusive Interview with INI Members (Excerpt)
Q. Can you share your thoughts on your debut?
Kimura: As things progress, I can really feel the debut coming closer. I feel a sense of responsibility and a determination to rise higher! I want to keep working hard forever.
Ikezaki: Even before our debut, so many people supported us and chose us, which allowed us to debut in this way. I want to show everyone how we evolve.
Q. Can you share some tips for singing 'Rocketeer' at karaoke?
Fujimaki: I think 'Rocketeer' is all about energy, so it's best to sing it with enthusiasm without worrying too much about pitch.
Ozaki: Maybe you could share some tips for singing Daimu's high notes?
Takatsuka: Like Kyosuke said, I think enjoying it is the most important thing. Immerse yourself in the world of the lyrics and just go 'Wow!' from the bottom of your heart.
Q. Have you ever gone to karaoke with the members?
Nishi: Yudai, Takumi, and Ison?
Sano: At first, we were all having fun singing, but Takumi was so good that Wison and I gradually started singing more quietly. (laughs)
Q. Who do you think would get the highest score at karaoke?
Sano: I think Kyo-chan would probably get a really high score. What was your highest score again?
Fujimaki: I once got a 99, but it was only that one time.
Nishi: What was that one missing point, though?
Fujimaki: I'm the most curious about that myself!
You can read the full interview below. Don't miss the 11 members warmly discussing karaoke and their own songs.
[INI] Exclusive Interview with the Members