| "Sweet Rain" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Wolf Howl Harmony | |
| Released | August 23, 2023 |
| Genre | J-pop |
| Label | Rhythm Zone |
| Songwriters | T.Kura, Chaki Zulu, Jay'ed, June, Yves & Adams |
| Composers | T.Kura, Chaki Zulu, Jay'ed, June, Yves & Adams |
Sweet Rain was the debut single of Japanese boy group Wolf Howl Harmony from Exile Tribe, released on August 23, 2023. The song was written and composed by T. Kura, Chaki Zulu, Jay'ed, June, and Yves & Adams. [1] [2]
In 2023, it was chosen as the commercial song for Nagashima Spa Land. [3] [4]
Sweet Rain is a J-pop–styled song that explores the emotions of a couple who are "more than friends but not yet lovers". It blends acoustic sounds with pop elements. [5] [6]
It was chosen through a fan-participation, social media, voting project, selected among several alternative songs. [6]
The group decided to pick the debut song together with fans, reflecting their emphasis on "communication with fans". [7] [8]
Its first performance was on August 21, 2023 on TV Tokyo's music program Premier MelodiX!. [9]
The music video premiered on August 21, 2023, prior to the 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. [5] The video transitions from a monochromatic world to one filled with vivid violet hues, with the members' outfits and hairstyles gradually becoming more colorful. [6] [11]
"Sweet Rain" reached No. 1 on the Spotify Viral 50 (Japan) daily chart dated September 13, the group's second consecutive No. 1 following their audition track "Love Red".
On the Billboard Japan weekly chart for August 30, 2023, the song ranked No. 3. It placed No. 5 on the Oricon weekly combined singles chart dated September 4. [12]
Additionally, it ranked No. 9 on Spotify's "Most Shared Tracks of 2023 Japan". [13]