SEVENTEEN Drops Full Version of 'Hitori Janai' ahead of Official Release

SEVENTEEN has revealed the full version of their new Japanese single "Hitori Janai" prior to its official release on April 21. The boy group has also released the Japanese versions of "Run To You" and "HOME;RUN."

On April 9, the 13-member boy group shared the highlight medley of their new Japanese single album "Hitori Janai," revealing some parts of the album's three tracks. And now, fans can download/purchase and listen to "Hitori Janai," "Run To You" and "HOME;RUN" in different music platforms.

SEVENTEEN Releases "Hitori Janai" Full Version + Japanese Versions of "Run To You" and "HOME;RUN"

On April 15, SEVENTEEN surprisingly dropped the full versions of "Hitori Janai," their new Japanese song, which is the lead track of their third Japanese single album of the same name. The single album is due out on April 21.

Along with the release of "Hitori Janai" are the full Japanese versions of their previous songs "Run to You," and "HOME;RUN."

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These three Japanese singles have been launched through various music sites such as Line Music Rakuten Music Spotify, Apple Music, and more. The tracks are also uploaded to SEVENTEEN's YouTube channel, which was provided by the Universal Music Group.

When translated, "Hitori Janai" means "Not Alone." This Japanese single contains lyrics that tell about the vows and courage of the youth who are at the starting line toward pursuing their dreams. SEVENTEEN's track also conveys the promise of the boy group to soon reunite with their fans, plus the message of hope to the youth who are going through hardships at the moment.

"Run to You," which was initially launched as a Korean-language song, is about someone who tries to look for the one they love. The lyrics say how they will try to reach out to their loved ones and how they'll continue searching for them.

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"HOME;RUN," which is also originally released as a Korean-language track, focuses on comparing life to a baseball game, and each ball that approaches you is an obstacle that you have to overcome. The moment you conquer the hindrance feels as good as achieving a home run.

SEVENTEEN's "Hitori Janai" Ranks No. 1 on Line Music Top 100 + Enters iTunes Charts Worldwide

After SEVENTEEN's new Japanese single "Hitori Janai" was released, the song rocketed to the top of Line Music chart, one of Japan's major music sites. In particular, the track charted at No. 1 on Music Top 100.

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The other songs in SEVENTEEN's third single album also ranked high on Line Music Top 100. "Run To You" debuted at No. 2, while "HOME"RUN" charted at No. 3. As of 2 p.m. KST on April 15, "Run To You" is at No. 3, while "HOME;RUN" is at No. 4.

Meanwhile, on iTunes charts, "Hitori Janai" has reached three No. 1s so far. The song topped on iTunes Top Songs chart in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines as of press time. It is currently at No. 2 in three countries such as Vietnam, Peru, and the United Arab Emirates. Moreover, "Hitori Janai" has entered the Top 20 on iTunes Japan.

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Written by Mhaliya Scott