Who wrote and produced the song Idol by Yoasobi?
Ayase solely wrote and produced the song Idol. He created the original demo titled Kyūkyoku no Ogi in 2022 before the anime adaptation was announced.
Common questions about Idol (Yoasobi song)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was the song Idol released as a single?
The song was released as a single on the 12th of April 2023. It served as the opening theme to the first season of the anime Oshi no Ko.
What is the story behind the lyrics of Idol by Yoasobi?
The lyrics depict the life of the idol Ai Hoshino from multiple perspectives including fans, jealous group members, and Ai herself. The story reveals her secret of being the mother of twin children Ruby and Aquamarine while hiding her true feelings.
How many streams did the song Idol achieve by April 2024?
As of April 2024, the Recording Industry Association of Japan certified Idol double platinum for digital sales exceeding 500,000 units. The song also achieved diamond certification for streaming surpassing 500 million times.
When did the music video for Idol premiere on YouTube?
The music video premiered on Yoasobi's YouTube and Ayase's Niconico channels on the 13th of April 2023 at 0:30 JST. It became the 2023 most-viewed music-related video on YouTube in Japan.
What was the result of the Idol song on TikTok in December 2023?
As of December 2023, the song garnered 7.9 billion views on TikTok. It was the most-searched and the third most-hummed-to-search song on Google in 2023.