Nexz

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Nexz
ネクスジ
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2024 (2024)–present
Labels
Members
  • Tomoya
  • Yu
  • Haru
  • So Geon
  • Seita
  • Hyui
  • Yuki
Website
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. The group consists of seven members: Yu, Tomoya, Haru, So Geon, Seita, Hyui, and Yuki.[1] 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."[2][3][1] The group's fandom name is "Nex2Y" (pronounced /ˈnɛks.ti/).[4]

History

Formation

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.[5] The reality show project launched and finalized with 7 members in 2023.[6] 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.[7] The performance video of "Miracle" exceeded 10 million views only 6 days after its release.[8] "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.[9]

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.[10][11] Nexz made their official Korean debut on May 20 with the single album Ride the Vibe and its eponymous title track.[12] 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".[13] 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.[4]

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.[11][14]

Members

  • Yu (ユウ)(유우)[15]
  • Tomoya (トモヤ)(토모야)[16]
  • Haru (ハル)(하루)[17]
  • So Geon (ソ ゴン)(소건)[18]
  • Seita (セイタ)(세이타)[19]
  • Hyui (ヒュイ)(휴이)[20]
  • Yuki (ユウキ)(유키)[21]

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays with selected details, chart positions and sales
Title Details
Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving
Track listing
  1. "Ride the Vibe" (Japanese version)
  2. "Keep on Moving"
  3. "Miracle"

Single albums

List of single albums with selected details, chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
Ride the Vibe
  • Released: May 20, 2024
  • Label: JYP
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Ride the Vibe"
  2. "Starlight"
 4

Singles

Japanese singles

List of Japanese singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
JPN
Dig.
[24] 		JPN
Hot
[25]
"Miracle" 2023 11 28
  • JPN: 3,408 (dig.)[26]
 Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving
"Ride the Vibe" (Japanese version) 2024 TBA
"Keep on Moving"

Korean singles

List of Korean singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
JPN
Dig.
[24] 		JPN
DL
[27] 		KOR
DL
[28]
"Miracle" (Korean version) 2023 — — — Non-album single
"Ride the Vibe" 2024 48 37 87
  • JPN: 1,308 (dig.)[29]
 Ride the Vibe
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted song

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
[28]
"Starlight" 2024 100 Ride the Vibe

Videography

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and directors
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Ride the Vibe" 2024 Nany Kim (liminal) [30]
"Starlight" 2024 Novvkim [31]

Other videos

List of other videos, showing year released and directors
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
Performance video
"Miracle" 2023 Yong soo Kwon (studioSaccharin) [32]
"Ride the Vibe" (performance video) 2024 Nany Kim (liminal) [30]
"Ride the Vibe (Japanese ver.)" 2024 Unknown -
Trailer
"Ride the Vibe" (trailer) 2024 Yunah Sheep (liminal) [33]
B-Side
"Ride the Vibe" (edited by TOMOYA) 2024 Unknown -

References

  1. ^ a b Lee, Chae-min (December 18, 2023). "JYP Entertainment announces 7-member lineup for new boy band NEXZ". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "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. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  3. ^ "『ニジプロ2』発 NiziU弟分「NEXZ」誕生 メンバー7人発表". Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "NiziU弟分 NEXZ、日本デビュー決定を生報告 日本のテレビ番組スタジオ初出演" [NiziU's little brother group, NexZ, announces Japanese debut, stars in first Japanese television program] (in Japanese). June 14, 2024. Archived from the original on June 16, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  5. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (July 12, 2021). 니쥬 남동생 론칭...JYP 새 보이그룹, 2023년 데뷔 [NiziU Younger Brother Launching...JYP New Boy Group, Debut in 2023]. Sports DongA (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  6. ^ 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). Archived from the original on March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  7. ^ 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). Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  8. ^ 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. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024 – via Nate News.
  9. ^ 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). Archived from the original on March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  10. ^ Hyun-hee, Kim (April 19, 2024). "NEXZ Delivers Stunning Choreography in New Performance Video". K-en News. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  11. ^ 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. Archived from the original on June 1, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  12. ^ "뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예". m.entertain.naver.com. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  13. ^ Yu-mi, Ha (May 21, 2024). "JYP's New Boy Group NEXZ Shines at Debut Showcase – Global Fans Rejoice!". K-en News. Archived from the original on June 1, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  14. ^ "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 (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 1, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  15. ^ "ユウ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  16. ^ "トモヤ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  17. ^ "ハル". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  18. ^ "ソ ゴン". Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  19. ^ "セイタ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  20. ^ "ヒュイ". Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  21. ^ "ユウキ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  22. ^ Peaks on the Circle Album Chart:
  23. ^ Cumulative Sales of Ride the Vibe:
  24. ^ a b "NEXZのデジタルシングル売" [NEXZ's digital single sales] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  25. ^ Peaks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100:
  26. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2024-01-01" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on December 27, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  27. ^ "Billboard Japan Download Songs – Week of May 29, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  28. ^ a b Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
  29. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2024-06-03" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on May 29, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  30. ^ a b liminal [@liminal.production] (May 31, 2024). "NEXZ(넥스지) - "Ride the Vibe" MV". Retrieved July 5, 2024 – via Instagram.
  31. ^ NOVV KIM [@novvkim] (June 3, 2024). "NEXZ - Starlight". Retrieved July 5, 2024 – via Instagram.
  32. ^ studioSaccharin [@saccharin_film] (April 11, 2024). "NEXZ - 'Miracle' Performance Video". Retrieved July 5, 2024 – via Instagram.
  33. ^ liminal [@liminal.production] (May 6, 2024). "NEXZ(넥스지) - "Ride the Vibe" Trailer". Retrieved July 5, 2024 – via Instagram.

External links

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