Over 100 Million Streams! Signature song “Chankapana” to release in English after 13 years

Among the 500 songs released for the first time to digital streaming services in honor of the group’s 21st formation anniversary in September 2024, 14th single “Chankapana” attracted particular attention, rocketing up the Top 100 charts not only in Japan but in numerous key territory markets around the world. Adding the 20 million plays for the track’s official music video on YouTube, the song has accumulated a whopping 100 million streams as fans across the globe rediscover its upbeat charm.

The exotic luster of “Chankapana” still shines as brightly as ever 13 years since its initial release, earning a place as one of NEWS’ most popular songs. Its worldview has been further expanded and all the more vividly through this all-new English re-recording, which will allow even more listeners to enjoy its unique originality.

Don’t miss the new digital jacket artwork and its homage to the 2012 original!

Along with this announcement, we are pleased to share a the “Chankapana (English Version)” official digital jacket artwork. Featuring the members of NEWS standing in front of a classic red car illuminated in a darkened studio, the concept pays homage to the original 2012 CD artwork for “Chankapana,” but with a contrast that underscores the changes they’ve undergone as adult artists.

“Chankapana (English Version)” will also release with two accompanying B-sides: The original 2012 version as well as the remastered 2023 version recorded for their 20th anniversary album “NEWS EXPO.”

“Chankapana” has long been a beloved representative song of NEWS as musical artists, and they are thrilled for it to spread its wings around the world again in English; a indomitable masterpiece that bridges their decades of history with everything yet to come!

Streaming Details

• Release Date: Monday, June 2nd, 2025
• “Chankapana (English Version)”
• M1. Chankapana (English Version)
• M2. Chankapana (Original)
• M3. Chankapana (2023)

NEWS is a 3 member boy band from STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, debuted in 2003 and currently signed with Japan's ELOV-label (a division of Storm Labels). Starring Keiichiro Koyama, Shigeaki Kato, and Takahisa Masuda.