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Nexz
ネクスジ
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2023 (2023)–present
Labels
Members
  • Tomoya
  • Yu
  • Haru
  • So Geon
  • Seita
  • Hyui
  • Yuki
Websitenexz-official.com
Japanese name
Katakanaネクスジ
Transcriptions
Revised HepburnNekusuji
Kunrei-shikiNekusuzi
Korean name
Hangul넥스지

Nexz (Japanese: ネクスジ, Hepburn: Nekusuji, Korean: 넥스지; RR: Nekseuji) is a Japanese boy group formed through the reality-survival program Nizi Project Season 2 and managed by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan in 2023. The group consists of seven members: Yu, Tomoya, Haru, So Geon, Seita, Hyui, and Yuki. The group released their pre-debut song, "Miracle", on December 18, 2023.[1][2][3] The group debuted on May 20, 2024, with the song "Ride the Vibe."

Name[edit]

The group's name is a combination of the words "next generation" and "generation Z", carrying the message that the group aims to "open up the future of a new generation."[1][2][3]

History[edit]

2023-2024: Formation and debut[edit]

Main article: Nizi Project season 2

In 2021, JYP Entertainment (JYPE) officially announced the second season of reality survival show Nizi Project with the goal of launching a male idol debut project.[4] The reality show project launched and finalized with 7 members in 2023.[5] Along with the launch of Nexz's official website, JYPE announced the release of the group's pre-debut single titled "Miracle" in Japanese and Korean on December 18, 2023.[6] The performance video of "Miracle" exceeded 10 million views only 6 days after its release.[7] "Miracle" was ranked number 10 on the Oricon Daily Digital Single Ranking as of December 18, the day of release, as well as iTunes, It topped several local music sites, including Line Music, AWA, mu-mo, and Rakuten Music.[8]

In April 2024, ahead of their official debut, Club Nexz, the group’s first solo reality show documenting their debut preparations, began airing on Mnet.[9][10] Nexz made their official Korean debut on May 20 with the single album Ride the Vibe and its eponymous title track.[11] On the same day, the group held their debut showcase at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul and performed the title track and its B-Side, "Starlight".[12]

Endorsements[edit]

In April 2024, Nexz partnered with Aquarius, and starred in their first television commercial featuring their new original Japanese song, “Keep on Moving”, written and produced by J.Y. Park.[10][13]

Members[edit]

  • Yu (ユウ)[14]
  • Tomoya (トモヤ)[15]
  • Haru (ハル)[16]
  • So Geon (ソ ゴン)[17]
  • Seita (セイタ)[18]
  • Hyui (ヒュイ)[19]
  • Yuki (ユウキ)[20]

Discography[edit]

Single albums[edit]

List of single albums with selected details, chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[21] 		JPN
Ride the Vibe
  • Released: May 20, 2024
  • Label: JYP
  • Formats: CD, DL, streaming
track listing
  1. Ride the Vibe
  2. Starlight
 4 —

Songs[edit]

List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR JPN
"Miracle" 2023 — — Non-album single
"Miracle (Korean Ver.)" — — Non-album single
"Ride the Vibe" 2024 —[A] 16 Ride the Vibe

Other charted song[edit]

List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR JPN
"Starlight" 2024 —[B] — Ride the Vibe

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ "Ride the Vibe" did not chart on Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 87 on the Download Chart.[23]
  2. ^ "Starlight" did not chart on Circle Digital chart but peaked at number 100 on the Download Chart.[23]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "NiziU弟分「NEXZ」、ニジプロ2集大成「Miracle」プレリリース&初のパフォーマンスビデオ公開へ". Oricon (in Japanese). September 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "『ニジプロ2』発 NiziU弟分「NEXZ」誕生 メンバー7人発表". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Lee, Chae-min (December 18, 2023). "JYP Entertainment announces 7-member lineup for new boy band NEXZ". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  4. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (July 12, 2021). 니쥬 남동생 론칭...JYP 새 보이그룹, 2023년 데뷔 [NiziU Younger Brother Launching...JYP New Boygroup, Debut in 2023]. Sports DongA (in Korean). Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  5. ^ Kim, Young-jin (December 17, 2023). JYP, 니쥬 이은 '니지 프로젝트2' 보이그룹 론칭...'넥스지' 탄생 [JYP Nizi Project 2 Boygroup Launching...'Nexz' Birth]. Asia Today (in Korean). Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Park, Dong-seon (December 18, 2023). 'JYP 니지2' 보이그룹 NEXZ(넥스지), 금일 파이널곡 'Miracle' 음원·퍼포 정식공개 [JYP 'Nizi 2' Boygroup Nexz Officially Release Final Song 'Miracle' Digital and Performance Today]. ET News (in Korean). Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  7. ^ JYP 新보이그룹 넥스지 '미라클' 퍼포먼스 비디오 1000만 조회수...화제성 입증 [JYP's new boy group Nexz's 'Miracle' performance video reaches 10 million views... Proven topicality]. Herald Pop (in Korean). December 27, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2024 – via Nate News.
  8. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (February 5, 2024). 'JYP 신인' 넥스지, 커스틴과 협업도 통했다...100만뷰 돌파 [Collaboration with 'JYP rookie' Nexz and Kirsten also worked... Exceeded 1 million views]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  9. ^ Hyun-hee, Kim (April 19, 2024). "NEXZ Delivers Stunning Choreography in New Performance Video". 케이엔뉴스 (K-en News). Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "NEXZ, the first boy band from JYP in about six years since Stray Kids, is doing great on the Korean Hanteo charts with their first Korean release, Ride the Vibe, which ranked 3rd weekly! – Toky Tunes". May 28, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  11. ^ "뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예". m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  12. ^ Yu-mi, Ha (May 21, 2024). "JYP's New Boy Group NEXZ Shines at Debut Showcase – Global Fans Rejoice!". 케이엔뉴스 (K-en News). Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  13. ^ "NEXZ、デビュー前にTVCM初出演 デビュー日には60秒版も一夜限り地上波で". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  14. ^ "ユウ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  15. ^ "トモヤ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  16. ^ "ハル". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  17. ^ "ソ ゴン". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  18. ^ "セイタ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  19. ^ "ヒュイ". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  20. ^ "ユウキ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  21. ^ Peak chart positions on Circle Album Chart:
  22. ^ "Circle Albums Chart". May 31, 2024. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  23. ^ a b "Circle Download Chart – Week 21 of 2024". Circle Chart. May 19–25, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.

External links[edit]

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