With over 5.56 million people seeing the films in theaters and box-office revenue of over ¥7.8 billion, the High&LoW film series has inspired audiences around Japan for years with its themes of friendship and struggle. In 2019, the film High&Low THE WORST was released as a collaboration with Hiroshi Takahashi’s manga Worst and Crows, which have collectively sold over 80 million copies. A sequel, High&Low THE WORST X, will be released in theaters nationwide on September 9, 2022.
While the film itself is a massive collaboration between rivals, it will also feature a major collaboration between artists! Kazuma Kawamura and Hokuto Yoshino from THE RAMPAGE, Yuta Nakamoto from NCT 127, and Ryoki Miyama from BE:FIRST have come together to perform the song Wings. The track will be played during key scenes in the film and is sure to pull at your heartstrings.
The song came to be after the four became closer acting in the film. Wings is a positive and emotional song about friendship and trust and evokes the image of irreplaceable friends and a man who will never stop moving forward.
In the new trailer for the song, the images of the four artists performing the track overlap with the images of their characters in the film.
Wings – HiGH＆LOW THE WORST X
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The film is sure to be the breakout hit of the summer, bringing together powerhouses from THE RAMPAGE, NCT 127, and BE:FIRST when it releases on September 9. The characters, action, and music have all been powered up when compared to the previous film, so be sure to tune in!
Comment from Kazuma Kawamura (Fujio Hanaoka) (THE RAMPAGE)
“This song transcended the boundaries of our group and a dream crossover was able to happen.
Without our collaboration in the film, I don’t think we would have had this incredible opportunity to work together on music so quickly.
We probably would have just ended up doing a cover or something like that.
It was such a joy for us to be able to collaborate on a new piece of music that was totally our own.
It’s a coming-of-age song that matches our roles and certain scenes in the movie perfectly, and I hope it will touch your heart!”
Comment from Hokuto Yoshino (Tsukasa Takajo) (THE RAMPAGE)
“Even though we’re all in different groups, we were so honored to come together to sing together as a foursome for this film!
I hope lots of people will enjoy this heartwarming and tender ballad, which shows our individuality but also has a real sense of unity.
I hope everyone will be able to experience the world of HiGH&LOW THE WORST X in theaters, and I also hope you’ll pay attention to the scenes in which this song is played!”
Comment from Yuta Nakamoto (Ryo Suzaki) (NCT 127)
“It’s rare to find a song with a medium tempo that’s so emotionally moving, and it was a fresh and fun experience to sing a song for my first movie. Although some parts were difficult, it was a great experience and I’m grateful for it.
Ryo and Amagai’s relationship is reflected in the lyrics of Wings, and I think that this one will make you emotional.”
Comment from Ryoki Miyama (Amagai Kouhei) (BE:FIRST/RYOKI)
“This was one of the most nerve-wracking recordings I’ve ever done.
Singing with everyone was a valuable experience, and I really wanted to give it my all. I discussed it with the director and after a number of takes, I think we were able to get the most emotional of the bunch.
We’re so happy to bring this film to life, and along with so many talented artists and actors, this song is really the culmination of everyone’s hard work.”
©2022「HiGH&LOW THE WORST X」製作委員会 ©髙橋ヒロシ(秋田書店) HI-AX
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HiGH＆LOW THE WORST X (Cross)
Release Date: September 9, 2022
Official Site: https://www.high-low.jp/movies/theworst-x/
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Boom Boom Back - BE: FIRST (Music Video)
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Boom Boom Back – BE: FIRST
Streaming: February 13, 2023
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Release Date: December 23, 2022
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