Sweet Rain was released as the debut single of the Japanese four-member boy group Wolf Howl Harmony from Exile Tribe on August 23, 2023. The song was collaboratively written and composed by T.Kura, Chaki Zulu, Jay'ed, June, and Yves & Adams.[1][2]
Sweet Rain is a J-pop–styled song that explores the emotional state of being "more than friends but not yet lovers," blending acoustic sounds with rhythmic pop elements.[5][6]
It was chosen through a fan-participation social media voting project, selected from several candidate debut songs.[6]
When considering which track to choose, the group adopted a policy of deciding the debut song together with fans, reflecting their emphasis on "communication with fans."[7][8]
It's first performance was on August 21, 2023 on TV Tokyo's music program Premier MelodiX!.[9]
Music video
The music video premiered on August 21, 2023, prior to the single's release. It was directed by videographer Hidejin Kato.[10]
The visuals incorporate varying "rain" textures inspired by the song title, aligning the song's message with the individuality of each member.[11] The video transitions from a monochromatic world to one filled with vivid violet hues, with the members' outfits and hairstyles gradually becoming more colorful, creating a visually dynamic presentation.[12][13]
Chart performance
"Sweet Rain" reached No. 1 on the Spotify Viral 50 (Japan) daily chart dated September 13, achieving the group's second consecutive No. 1 following their audition track "Love Red."
On the Billboard Japan weekly chart dated August 30, 2023, the song ranked No. 3. It also placed No. 5 on the Oricon weekly combined singles chart dated September 4.[14]
Additionally, it ranked No. 9 on Spotify's "Most Shared Tracks of 2023 Japan," listing the songs most shared on social media in 2023.[15]
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