As the leaves turn crisp and jack-o’-lanterns flicker to life, Japan’s beloved boy band Hey! Say! JUMP is serving up the perfect soundtrack for the season with their latest release, “GHOST.”
Dropping October 8, 2025, this digital single is a deliciously dark yet irresistibly playful Halloween treat that’s already got fans dancing in their seatsโand maybe checking under the bed for mischievous spirits.
At its core, “GHOST” blends classical strings with punchy digital beats, creating a late-night party vibe that’s equal parts eerie and exhilarating. Lyrics penned by YUUKI SANO are addictive and whimsical, full of playful hooks that stick in your head long after the song ends. The arrangement captures that signature Hey! Say! JUMP energy: polished, energetic, and unapologetically fun while still highlighting their more mature side.
The song’s fusion of their lower registers in the verses versus the higher register in the choruses showcases the group’s vocal prowess, and the group’s ability to tell a story through their singing is what brings the track its appeal. This vocal interplayโlayered harmonies cresting like a ghostly choirโtells a story of spirits more eager to charm than chill.
A lot of Hey! Say! JUMP’s songs are already high-key, but this surpasses itโthose falsetto tones are on another level, and it’s only proof of how the group never stops evolving.
The choreography amps up the track’s infectious appeal, courtesy of Kaito “Chaka” Miyachika from Travis Japan and Macoto (RHT.). It’s a mix of sharp, synchronized moves and adorable ghost-themed flair, and it’s so quintessentially Hey! Say! JUMP.
It’s a “pleasant ghost night” full of surprisesโan invitation to a midnight party with your favorite idols as spectral hosts. Even if they don’t quite understand how to scare us humans, they still deliver something hauntingly beautiful.
Maybe some ghosts are not meant to be scary; maybe they’re instead meant to be the proof of how to enjoy yourself. These ghosts want to create a showtime that the humans can enjoy rather than scare them, even abandoning the prejudice of what a ghost should do and be like. And maybe, the scary ones are actually the humans?
Going into their 19th year, Hey! Say! JUMP continue to evolve, blending their youthful exuberance with mature artistry. It feels like a nod to their roots while pushing boundaries, proving why they’ve remained a cornerstone of J-pop for nearly two decades.
It’s not just a songโit’s a vibe, a dance challenge, and a reminder that even ghosts can be your best friends at a party. Whether you’re blasting it at a Halloween bash or looping it solo, this track captures the thrill of the unknown with the warmth of the band’s unbreakable bond. Stream “GHOST” now and join the haunt!
But that’s not all! Hey! Say! JUMP also revealed the title for their next albumโS sayโcoming on November 26.
The grand story they have woven until nowโ
and will continue to weave from here on.
Arriving about one year after their previous release, โH+โ, this 12th original album invites listeners into a vast, story-like world, where Hey! Say! JUMP carefully crafts and weaves each song with richness and depth.
Featuring โencore,โ which created buzz across streaming platforms and social media, as well as the digital single and Halloween anthem โGHOST,โ this album gathers an array of tracks that overflow with the groupโs unique appealโfrom symphonic, high-quality pieces to bold conceptual numbers. Entering their 19th year since debut, this is a work that captures the musical expressions and milestones only they can deliver.
The album title โS sayโ follows the same theme as the previous โH+โ, with the โSโ symbolizing Hey! Say! JUMP itself. It represents their continuous series of new โessays (attempts),โ bringing fresh entertainment to fans. This is an album born from their pursuit of what makes Hey! Say! JUMP who they are, and their determination to keep reaching higher as entertainers. Take โS sayโ into your own hands and experience it for yourself.
The lead track โSymphonyโ is a symphonic, life-filled classical number that perfectly symbolizes the โSโ of this album, while โMelori,โ a poisonously pop and playful dance tune, is set to showcase their full idol power and captivate audiences without fail. Alongside these, the album also embraces a wide range of genres that embody the depth of their career to date.
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