■ WOLF HOWL HARMONY Official Liner Notes text by fukuryu

WOLF HOWL HARMONY, with their "voice" and "proof of existence" resonating in "Koko ni Iru / PLEASE" WOLF HOWL HARMONY from EXILE TRIBE is now striving to become "WOLF HOWL HARMONY" in the truest sense of the word.
The double A-side single "Koko ni Iru / PLEASE," to be released on August 19, 2026, is a work that directly reflects the current state of the four-member group consisting of RYOJI, SUZUKI, GHEE, and HIROTO.
A four-member group specializing in singing and rapping, and the smallest lineup within EXILE TRIBE. Born from the "iCON Z Chapter Two" audition, which attracted approximately 48,000 applicants, they have steadily expanded their activities both domestically and internationally, including in Thailand and Brazil, since their debut.
Throughout their journey, the four members have re-examined something that they consider to be their core: their "voice." RYOJI says of the current WOLF HOWL HARMONY, "I feel like we've become the 'true WOLF HOWL HARMONY'."
Over the course of their approximately three years of activity, through encounters with music, challenges in dance, and experiences abroad, they feel that "what we have been working on and trying to create ourselves is finally taking shape." In this way, the time, doubts, pain, and hopes that each member has experienced are all conveyed through their voices, making WOLF HOWL HARMONY 's music more than just pop music; it touches the lives of listeners.

●RYOJI, GHEE, HIROTO, SUZUKI. The characters embodied in each of their voices.

Leader RYOJI asserts that the group's strength lies in "the harmony created by intertwining singing voices with life stories." The appeal of RYOJI's voice lies in its deep bass. It's not just a powerful, soaring voice, but a quiet, resonant strength. It could be said to be the foundation of the group's strength.

GHEE, whose father is of Japanese-Brazilian descent and whose mother has European-Brazilian roots, goes on to speak further: "I think we're a group that can use our voices to do things like save someone who truly wants to disappear tomorrow." His words carry weight. But they also have GHEE's characteristic passion and straightforwardness. His voice possesses a rock-like strength, the sharpness of his rap, and soaring high notes. It's an emotional breakthrough within the group. The reason why WOLF HOWL HARMONY 's grand themes of "love" and "salvation" don't sound empty is probably because they have members like GHEE who genuinely believe in the strength of their feelings.

On the other hand, HIROTO describes the group as a "family." Through their activities, he has come to know aspects of the members he didn't know before, and their inner thoughts that they hadn't talked about until now. They frequently talk as a group of four, learning what each other thinks and what they want to do. This accumulation of experiences has transformed WOLF HOWL HARMONY into an even stronger "family" for him. HIROTO's voice has a refreshing quality. It is straightforward and clear, and has a presence that shines a moment of light into the songs. As he himself says, "I am conscious of playing a role like, GHEE can go on because I'm here," he also plays a role as a bridge that leads to the next explosion.

SUZUKI then offers the most objective analysis of WOLF HOWL HARMONY 's current musical position. "While other groups would use dance to get the crowd going, we decided to do something unique to us through our singing. Through stages like 'WOLF HOWL HARMONY LIVE & FAN MEETING TOUR 2025 ～BAKUON DREAM～,' the four of us have come to confront our own singing more deeply," he says. Building a cappella harmonies in silence. Arranging songs live. Giving our all to singing. What they've discovered through this is WOLF HOWL HARMONY 's strength.

SUZUKI's voice is versatile and flexible. His bandmates praise him, saying, "He's incredibly good at expressing nuances." He himself says, "I focus more on singing songs that get the message across than on singing perfectly." True to his word, his singing is adept at creating vivid imagery. He paints landscapes with his voice. This sensibility gives depth to WOLF HOWL HARMONY 's music.

● "PLEASE" is a frank love letter to LOVERED.

"PLEASE" (released digitally on May 20, 2026), delivered by these four, is a song that is like an incredibly frank love letter to their fans (LOVERED).

Produced by Chaki Zulu and LOAR, key figures in the hip-hop crew/collective YENTOWN, the track is based on alternative R&B/electro-pop, but features a spacious track, a tropical feel, and an approachable J-POP melody. RYOJI recalls his first impression of the song, saying, "It's a song that everyone can enjoy together at festivals and outdoor concerts." The summery atmosphere, the refreshing feeling of the sea, and the overseas beat feel, combined with the Japanese melody and lyrics, create a sense of distance that is characteristic of WOLF HOWL HARMONY.

GHEE says, "We created this song with LOVERED in mind, so it's a song we're very attached to." As their activities overseas increased, they also realized how lonely LOVERED was. There were feelings they hadn't been able to properly convey. That's why they thought, "We want to properly convey our love, our thoughts, and our feelings to everyone." "PLEASE" was born from that.

Please call my name.
"Shout out our names"
"I'm so scared, so I'll touch your voice."

This song isn't about a powerful artist unilaterally showering love on their fans. Quite the opposite, in fact. They're scared too. They get lost. That's why they want their names called. They want to hear their voices. WOLF HOWL HARMONY moves forward because of the voices of their lovers. That relationship is clearly etched here.

HIROTO described the recording process as "singing with my whole body, with my soul." He said he clenched his fists when singing "Please Please," and poured so much emotion into the song that his voice was a little hoarse after recording. He was particularly meticulous about his own pronunciation and phrasing in the line "I'm so scared." As he said, "I focused on singing in a way that conveys my feelings as my true self," and indeed, "PLEASE" is a song where raw emotion is more important than polished vocals.

● "Koko ni Iru" is a quiet affirmation of existence that affirms one's wavering self.

On the other hand, "Koko ni Iru" (released digitally on July 3, 2026) is a song about quietly confirming one's own existence.

Produced by ☆Taku Takahashi of m-flo, this song exudes a unique sense of weightlessness from the piano phrase in the intro. RYOJI recalls, "I grew up listening to a lot of m-flo." The sound is sprinkled with special elements, but it's not just the producer's style. It's a soundscape that connects the worldview of the anime "Iwamoto-senpai no Susume" with the voices of the four members of WOLF HOWL HARMONY, based on an understanding of their voices.

"Koko ni Iru" depicts the feeling of being compared to others, being judged as incompatible, and the wavering sense of one's place in the world when there is no clear answer. It conveys a quiet determination to confirm one's existence, "I am here now," while harboring unspoken feelings.

Reflecting on his debut, GHEE reveals, "There was a time when I wondered why I was singing again." Groups that debuted after him were achieving great success first. He wondered what his strengths should be. Such doubts are not uncommon. But he says he came to believe that "continuing to hone the strengths I have absolute confidence in will lead to an aura and something of myself."

That's why, for GHEE, "Koko ni Iru" (I'm Here) is also connected to "PLEASE." "The reason I'm here, the reason I continue to sing, is because of all the LOVEREDs, and because there's even just one person who listens to my singing." These words are key to understanding this single as a whole.

● "Koko ni Iru" (I am here) turns inward, while "PLEASE" (Please) reaches outward to seek a voice.

"Koko ni Iru" is a song that confirms to oneself, "I am here now." "PLEASE" is a song that wishes for someone to "call our names." An inward affirmation of existence and an outward prayer. By placing these two together, "Koko ni Iru / PLEASE" is not just a simple double A-side single, but a work that illuminates WOLF HOWL HARMONY 's current position from both sides.

SUZUKI says of these two songs, "It really feels like I'm looking at the same thing from both the front and the back." It's like looking at the same thing from different perspectives, from opposite perspectives. That's exactly right. The part of me that whispers "I'm here" while feeling lonely, and the part of me that wishes "I want someone to call my name" while feeling fear. Both of these are the true feelings of WOLF HOWL HARMONY, and have been nurtured within the relationship with LOVERED.

The single will also include "Marmalade Sweet ver." "Marmalade" was a track from their previous EP, and this will be an arranged version. RYOJI said, "We've nurtured 'Marmalade' together with all the LOVEREDs through our live performances," and described it as "a marmalade that has become sweeter thanks to everyone's love." These words are also typical of them. WOLF HOWL HARMONY 's songs are not complete when they are released. They change little by little as they are sung live and receive the voices of the LOVEREDs.

●From Thailand to Brazil, and then to the world. A feeling of "coming home" that transcends borders.

Currently, WOLF HOWL HARMONY 's activities are not limited to Japan. In Thailand, they won "Best Boy Group" at the "ASIA TOP AWARDS." In Brazil, they are gaining new listeners through social media and are scheduled to appear at "Anime Friends 2026." For GHEE, Brazil is also the place where his roots lie. He says, "Since it's in São Paulo state, it will be a triumphant homecoming concert right in my hometown," and he is looking forward to exchanging love face-to-face with the LOVEREDs he has met across the ocean and with his family.

Regarding the appeal that resonates with overseas listeners, GHEE analyzes, "It's a sense of closeness, like family. Songs that can be enjoyed together. I think it's because they feel our effort to speak the language."

Reflecting on receiving the award in Thailand, RYOJI said, "It was a place where we could celebrate and say that it was all thanks to everyone at LOVERED." Having places in Thailand, Brazil, and Japan where you can say "I'm home" is a great asset for WOLF HOWL HARMONY.

●There is a voice. There are people who call their names. That's why they move forward.

And their dreams continue to expand. RYOJI declares, "In Japan, that would be a stadium concert. We definitely want to make it a success." From hall tours to arena tours, dome tours, and stadium concerts. He also says he wants to expand overseas to venues with capacities of 3,000 and 5,000 people, and even larger arenas. His gaze is fixed straight on the future.

However, the charm of this group lies in the fact that they don't just talk big about their dreams. SUZUKI calmly analyzes the group's strengths while never forgetting his gratitude to LOVERED. HIROTO connects his clear voice to the future within a family-like bond. GHEE believes in the potential of music to save people with passionate words. RYOJI, as the leader, guides the lives and voices of the four members into one harmony.

The double A-side single "Koko ni Iru / PLEASE" is a work that perfectly captures the characters of these four members. Even when they are compared to others, even when they are lost, even when they are scared, they have a voice. There are people who call out their names. They are here. WOLF HOWL HARMONY transforms this fact into song. Their harmonies, now receiving the voices of their loved ones, are about to resonate even further.