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NiziU

NiziU is a Japanese girl group formed in 2020 by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan through the reality-survival program Nizi Project.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

NiziU is a Japanese girl group formed in 2020 by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan through the reality-survival program Nizi Project. The group consists of nine members and is active in Japan and South Korea. It debuted in Japan with the single "Step and a Step" on December 2, 2020, and made its Korean debut in 2023.

Formation

NiziU was created through Nizi Project, a reality-survival audition program produced by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The program selected nine members from the final lineup.

Members

The group has nine members: Mako, Rio, Maya, Riku, Ayaka, Mayuka, Rima, Miihi, and Nina. These members have remained the standard lineup associated with the group.

Debut and releases

NiziU first gained attention with the pre-debut digital EP "Make You Happy" in 2020. It then officially debuted in Japan with "Step and a Step" on December 2, 2020, and later debuted in South Korea in 2023 with "Press Play".

Style and activity

NiziU is generally described as a Japanese girl group with K-pop and J-pop influences. The group has promoted in Japan and South Korea since its debut.

Key facts

  • Formed through the 2020 survival program Nizi Project.
  • Managed by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan.
  • The group consists of nine members.
  • Debuted in Japan on December 2, 2020, with "Step and a Step".
  • Made Korean debut in 2023 with "Press Play".
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may encounter NiziU through global K-pop coverage, Japanese pop music, streaming platforms, and international fan communities in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is NiziU?
NiziU is a nine-member Japanese girl group formed in 2020 through Nizi Project by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan.
How many members are in NiziU?
NiziU has nine members: Mako, Rio, Maya, Riku, Ayaka, Mayuka, Rima, Miihi, and Nina.
When did NiziU debut?
NiziU debuted in Japan on December 2, 2020, with the single "Step and a Step".
What was NiziU's pre-debut release?
Its pre-debut digital EP was "Make You Happy," released in 2020.
Did NiziU debut in Korea?
Yes. NiziU made its Korean debut in 2023 with the single album "Press Play".

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NiziU
    Supports: formation, members, origin, genres, active years, debut single
  2. kpopping — https://kpopping.com/profiles/group/NiziU
    Supports: members, formation through Nizi Project, debut date, pre-debut release
  3. Kprofiles — https://kprofiles.com/niziu-members-profile/
    Supports: members, debut date, Korean debut
  4. Generasia — https://www.generasia.com/wiki/NiziU
    Supports: name meaning, formation through Nizi Project
  5. Kpop Wiki - Fandom — https://kpop.fandom.com/wiki/NiziU
    Supports: Japanese debut, Korean debut