Nexz (Japanese: ネクスジ, Hepburn: Nekusuji, Korean넥스지; RRNekseuji) 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 song "Ride the Vibe."

Nexz
ネクスジ
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2024 (2024)–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

Name

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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

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Formation

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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

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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 version) / Keep on Moving on August 21.[4]

Endorsements

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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

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

Discography

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Extended plays

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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

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

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List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peaks Album
JPN
Dig.

[24]
JPN
Hot

[25]
KOR
Down.

[26]
"Miracle" 2023 11 28 Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving
"Ride the Vibe" 2024 48 [A] 87 Ride the Vibe and Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving
"Keep on Moving" TBA Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted song

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List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peaks Album
KOR
Down.

[26]
"Starlight" 2024 100 Ride the Vibe

Notes

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  1. ^ "Ride the Vibe" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 37 on the Download Songs.[27]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  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. 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). 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]. Japanese. June 14, 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 Boygroup, Debut in 2023]. Sports DongA (in Korean). 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). 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). 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. 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). Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  10. ^ Hyun-hee, Kim (April 19, 2024). "NEXZ Delivers Stunning Choreography in New Performance Video". 케이엔뉴스 (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. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  12. ^ "뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예". m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  13. ^ 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.
  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 NEWS. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  15. ^ "ユウ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  16. ^ "トモヤ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  17. ^ "ハル". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  18. ^ "ソ ゴン". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  19. ^ "セイタ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  20. ^ "ヒュイ". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  21. ^ "ユウキ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  22. ^ Peaks on the Circle Album Chart:
  23. ^ Cumulative Sales of Ride the Vibe:
  24. ^ Peaks on the Oricon Digital Singles Chart:
  25. ^ Peaks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100:
  26. ^ a b Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
  27. ^ "Billboard Japan Download Songs – Week of May 29, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved June 20, 2024.
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