LIGHTSUM Reveals 'Doushite' Choreography by YOASOBI 'Idol' Choreographer
LIGHTSUM's major debut leans on Japanese idol choreography, with the title track built by the creator of YOASOBI's 'Idol' and formations designed to keep the singing member visible.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
LIGHTSUM revealed part of the choreography for 'Doushite', the title track of their major debut mini album 'Re:idol'. The routine was created by Ran-sensei, the choreographer behind the original dance for YOASOBI's 'Idol'. Practice footage aired in episode 5 of the ABEMA documentary 'Re:Idol' on September 6. Ran-sensei designed the moves around right-hand gestures so members can sing with a mic, and used formations common in Japanese idol choreography. The members found the routine faster and harder than it looked. The album releases September 23.
Ran-sensei built the routine around a 'kyun heart' gesture meant to connect directly to the lyrics' heart-pounding feeling, and said the formations follow a Japanese idol convention where the singing member stays easy to spot. The members admitted the dance looked simple on video but proved fast and demanding in practice, drawing praise from the MC for how quickly they picked it up.
LIGHTSUM releases 'Re:idol' on September 23 and performs at SBI MUSIC CIRCUS HOKKAIDO 2026 at Daiwa House Premist Dome on September 26.
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