Global Boy Group JO1 Announce Forthcoming EP “Handz in My Pocket” Featuring New Music Video “Just Say Yes”.
Chart-topping Japanese sensation JO1 announce their upcoming EP, Handz In My Pocket, set to release on October 21, 2025 at 8AM PST following the soaring release of their 10th single, “Handz In My Pocket.”
This special release will feature a music video for the track, “Just Say Yes,” which will be released at a later date. The project showcases JO1’s unmistakable sound and expanding global reach, an evolution that continues to bridge J-Pop and international pop culture.
With electrifying choreography, sleek production, and lyrics rooted in optimism and self-expression, “Just Say Yes” represents a new creative era for JO1. The track will be released alongside a cinematic music video that captures the group’s dynamic energy and forward-thinking artistry.
JO1’s “Handz in My Pocket” EP Available In Four Editions
JO1’s EP “Handz In My Pocket” will be available in four collectible formats, including an exclusive Fan Club Collectors Edition featuring 11 solo covers – one for each member.
Limited First Edition A
- Handz in My Pocket
- Just Say Yes
- RUSH
- Hiraku
Limited First Edition B
- Handz in My Pocket
- Just Say Yes
- INTO YOU
- Hiraku
Regular Edition
- Handz in My Pocket
- Just Say Yes
- RUSH
- INTO YOU
Fan Club Collectors Edition
- Handz in My Pocket
- Just Say Yes
- RUSH
- INTO YOU
ABOUT JO1
JO1 is an 11-member global boy group on the rise to becoming worldwide stars. Emerging from PRODUCE 101 JAPAN on March 4th, 2020, they have quickly made their mark with their remarkable talent, chart-topping hits, and dynamic performances. Consisting of 11 members – Sho, Ren, Ruki, Junki, Keigo, Takumi, Syoya, Shosei, Sky, Shion, and Issei, they were formed through 65 million votes by their passionate fans—the “nation’s producers”—JO1 is carving out a major presence not only in Japan but across the globe.
JO1 has nine consecutive number-one singles on the Oricon charts, including the record-breaking debut single “Protostar,” which sold over 300,000 copies in its first week. They have eight number-one songs and two number-one albums on Billboard Japan, with “Wandering” achieving double platinum status. They’ve achieved three MTV Video Music Awards Japan, three MAMA Awards, and one Japan Gold Disc Award, including Favorite Asian Artist at the 2022 MAMA Awards.
