9nine gets CM tie-in with Aragaki

Teen idol group 9nine has their first major CM tie-in with their new song “sky.” It is being used in a commercial for Rohto’s Lycee eye drops that features popular actress Yui Aragaki. The ad begins airing on Monday.

The song is included on their second album, “second 9,” which goes on sale July 9. Another song from the same album titled “Merry-Go-Round” will be used in a commercial for Nexon’s MMORPG Mabinogi, and the group’s members will also appear in the ad.

9nine formed in 2006 and released their first album in March 2007. Originally a 9-member unit, there are currently only 8 members due to the removal of Rubi Kato (reportedly due to the discovery of her relationship with Hey! Say! JUMP member Yuya Takaki). The group includes fashion model Moe Miura, actress Umika Kawashima, and Sayaka Nishiwaki (the sister of Perfume’s A-chan).

Source:
Sankei Sports