"PARADOX" is the 51st single of EXILE. It was released on April 27, 2021 in five editions.
The single is the first to celebrate the group's 20th anniversary, and is the first one without ATSUSHI following his retirement from the group's vocalist position in December 2020.
The first b-side "YELLOW HAPPINESS" was pre-released digitally on March 24,[1] while "PARADOX" was pre-released on March 28.[2] The second b-side, "Lovers Again", is a solo cover of EXILE's song by EXILE TAKAHIRO as the third song of his series EXILE RESPECT, and was pre-released digitally on April 24.[3]
Editions[]
- First Press SPECIAL PACKAGE
- CD+DVD (RZCD-77348/B, ¥4,800)
- CD+Blu-ray (RZCD-77349/B, ¥4,800)
- Both editions comes packed in a three-sided digipak case, a photobook and a making document of the "PARADOX" music video included in its DVD/Blu-ray.
- Regular
- CD+DVD (RZCD-77350/B, ¥2,300)
- CD+Blu-ray (RZCD-77351/B, ¥2,300)
- CD Only (RZCD-77352, ¥1,500)
Tracklist[]
CD[]
- PARADOX
- YELLOW HAPPINESS
- Lovers Again - EXILE TAKAHIRO
- PARADOX (Instrumental)
- YELLOW HAPPINESS (Instrumental)
- Lovers Again (Instrumental)
CD+DVD/CD+Blu-ray DVD/Blu-ray[]
- PARADOX -Music Video-
- PARADOX Making Document (メイキングドキュメント) (SPECIAL PACKAGE only)
Digital Edition[]
- PARADOX
- YELLOW HAPPINESS
- Lovers Again - EXILE TAKAHIRO
Featured Members[]
EXILE promoting the single
- AKIRA
- TAKAHIRO
- Tachibana Kenchi
- Kuroki Keiji
- TETSUYA
- NESMITH
- SHOKICHI
- NAOTO
- Kobayashi Naoki
- Iwata Takanori
- Shirahama Alan
- Sekiguchi Mandy
- Sekai
- Sato Taiki
Song Information[]
- Vocals
- TAKAHIRO, NESMITH, SHOKICHI
- Lyrics
- TAKAHIRO, SHOKICHI, YVES&ADAMS
- Music
- SHOKICHI, SKY BEATZ, CHRIS HOPE
- Other Information
- Arrangement:
Music Video Information[]
- Director
Charts[]
Oricon[]
- Physical Sales
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Week Rank | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x | 7 | x | x | x | x | x | 7 | 11,426 |
| x | x | x | x | x | x | x | - | x |
| x | x | x | x | x | x | x | - | x |
Total Reported Sales: 11,426*
- Combined Chart
| Week Rank | Points |
|---|---|
| 22 | 13,704 |
| x | x |
| x | x |
Total Points: 19,366*
Billboard Japan[]
- Top Singles Sales
| Week Rank | Sales |
|---|---|
| 7 | 13,161 |
| x | x |
| x | x |
Total Reported Sales: 13,161*
- Other Charts
| Charts | Ranking |
|---|---|
| Billboard Japan Hot 100 | 48[4] |
| Billboard Japan Top Download Songs | 67[5] |
Spotify[]
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Trivia[]
- The group's lowest selling single so far.
References[]
- ↑ 【3/24(水)より配信中】4/27(火)発売EXILE Single「PARADOX」収録楽曲『YELLOW HAPPINESS』が先行配信スタート！
- ↑ 【先行配信中】4/27(火)発売EXILE Single「PARADOX」配信キャンペーンもスタート！
- ↑ 【4/24(土)0:00より先行配信スタート】EXILEシングル「PARADOX」収録EXILE TAKAHIRO『Lovers Again』
- ↑ http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2021&month=05&day=10
- ↑ http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=dlsongs&year=2021&month=04&day=05
External Links[]
- Discography Page: Official Website • EXILE mobile
- Digital Platforms: Pre-release • Digital Edition
- Oricon Profile: SPECIAL PACKAGE CD+DVD • SPECIAL PACKAGE CD+Blu-ray • CD+DVD • CD+Blu-ray • CD Only
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