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Nexz
Nexz in September 2024
Background information
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop J-pop
Years active	2024 (2024)–present
Labels	JYP Sony Music
Members	Tomoya Yu Haru So Geon Seita Hyui Yuki
Website	nexz.jype.com
Korean name
Hangul	넥스지
Revised Romanization	Nekseuji
McCune–Reischauer	Neksŭji
Japanese name
Katakana	ネクスジ
Revised Hepburn	Nekusuji
Kunrei-shiki	Nekusuzi

Nexz (Japanese: ネクスジ, Hepburn: Nekusuji, Korean: 넥스지; RR: Nekseuji) is a Japanese boy band based in South Korea. The band was formed through the reality-survival program Nizi Project Season 2 and managed by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The group consists of seven members: Tomoya, Yu, Haru, So Geon, Seita, Hyui, and Yuki. The group debuted on May 20, 2024, with the single album Ride the Vibe along with the lead single of the same name.

Name

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." The group's fandom name is "Nex2Y" (pronounced /ˈnɛks.ti/).

History

Formation

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. The reality show project launched and finalized with 7 members in 2023. 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. The performance video of "Miracle" exceeded 10 million views only 6 days after its release. "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.

2024–present: Debut

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. Nexz made their official Korean debut on May 20 with the single album Ride the Vibe and its eponymous title track. 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". On June 14, 2024, Nexz announced that they will be making their debut in Japan with the release of the extended play Ride Your Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving on August 21. On October 28, 2024, Nexz announced that they will be having their first comeback with the mini album Nallina and its eponymous title track.

Endorsements

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.

Members

• Tomoya (トモヤ; 토모야)
• Yu (ユウ; 유우)
• Haru (ハル; 하루)
• So Geon (ソ ゴン; 소건)
• Seita (セイタ; 세이타)
• Hyui (ヒュイ; 휴이)
• Yuki (ユウキ; 유키)

Discography

Extended plays

Single albums

Singles

Japanese singles

Korean singles

Other charted song

Filmography

Reality programs

Videography

Music videos

Other videos

Live performances

Showcase

Awards and nominations

References

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External links

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• Singing talent show winners
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