ARTISTIS:SUE

IS:SUE is a four-member girl group formed by RIN, NANO, YUUKI, and RINO, finalists on PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS. The group’s name combines the Japanese word “ishu,” meaning “a different kind,” with the English word “issue.” It reflects the group’s stated aim to be a captivating, distinctive presence that draws attention and creates interest.

Their debut single, “1st IS:SUE,” was released on June 19, 2024. It debuted at No. 1 on the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking and Billboard JAPAN Top Singles Sales dated July 1, as well as the Oricon Weekly Combined Singles Ranking for the same date. Within three months of their debut, the group’s social media accounts had more than one million followers in total. IS:SUE was also listed in the first-half 2024 ranking of next-trend predictions selected by Gen Z.