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Nowadays (group)

Nowadays (Korean: 나우어데이즈; RR: Naueodeijeu; MR: Nauŏdeijŭ; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Cube Entertainment in 2023. The group consists of five members: Hyeonbin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jinhyuk and Siyun. They debuted on April 2, 2024, with the eponymous single album Nowadays.

Nowadays
Nowadays with their signature pose.
Nowadays in April 2024
From L-R: Hyeonbin, Yeonwoo, Siyun, Jinhyuk, and Yoon
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2024 (2024)–present
LabelsCube
Members
  • Hyeonbin
  • Yoon
  • Yeonwoo
  • Jinhyuk
  • Siyun
Websitewww.cubeent.co.kr/nowadays

Name edit

 
Nowadays official logo.

The group's name contains a strong aspiration to make the public and fans' curiosity about "Now" and it's bold ambition to provide special memories for the "Days" the group will create together in the future.[1]

History edit

2019–2023: Pre-debut and formation edit

 
Nowadays' debut showcase in April 2024.

In 2019, Hyeonbin participated in Mnet's reality competition survival series Produce X 101, where he was eliminated on episode 11 and placed 30th rank overall.[2][3]

On October 30, 2023, Cube Entertainment announced that they planned to launch a new boy group consists of five members in first quarter of 2024.[4]

On November 9, 2023, it was confirmed that Hyeonbin would be debuting in Cube's new boy group.[5]

2024–present: Preparation and debut edit

On March 4, Cube officially introduced Nowadays and opened their social media accounts.[6] They also released a video titled "Now, A _____ Days" with the words: "Now, A", "Days", "Curious", "Dreamy" and "Youthful", hinting at the group's concept and theme.[7] On March 7, the five members were officially introduced to the public.[8] On March 13, Nowadays released a logo motion for their eponymous debut single album.[9] On March 19, Nowadays released a performance video for their song "Now" which would be included in their debut single album.[10]

On April 2, Nowadays officially debuted with their eponymous single album and its lead single "OoWee" along with a music video.[11] They also held a press and fan showcases at Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon and evening of the same day, respectively.[12][13]

Public image edit

Nowadays promoted its own genre called Days pop and targeted global fans that will permeate everyone's daily lives.[1][14]

Members edit

  • Hyeonbin (현빈) – leader[15]
  • Yoon (윤)
  • Yeonwoo (연우)
  • Jinhyuk (진혁) – rapper[15]
  • Siyun (시윤)

Discography edit

Single albums edit

List of single albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[16]
Nowadays
Track listing
  1. "Now"
  2. "OoWee"
  3. "Ticket"
 10

Singles edit

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Down.
[18]
"OoWee" 2024 154 Nowadays

References edit

  1. ^ a b Han, Hae-sun (April 2, 2024). '큐브 신인' 나우어데이즈 "그룹명 뜻? 일상에 특별한 추억+위로 주고 싶다는 뜻" ['Cube Rookies' Nowadays "What does the group name mean? It means we want to give special memories + comfort in everyday life"] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Lee, Jung-beom (May 2, 2019). '프로듀스 X 101'(프듀 시즌4), 제작진이 꼽은 관전포인트 세 가지는? ['Produce X 101' (Produce Season 4), what are the three highlights chosen by the production team?] (in Korean). Top Star News. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Nate.
  3. ^ Park, So-young (July 19, 2019). 이진우·이협에 최수환·김국헌까지..'프듀X101' 탈락자들 작별인사 모음집 [종합] [From Lee Jin-woo and Lee Hyeop to Choi Soo-hwan and Kim Kook-heon..A collection of farewell messages from those who were eliminated from 'Produce 101' [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Kim, Jin-seok (October 30, 2023). [단독]큐브, 8년만에 보이그룹 론칭... 나우어데이즈(가칭) [[Exclusive] Cube launches boy group after 8 years... Now Days (tentative name)] (in Korean). JTBC News. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Jang, Jin-ri (November 9, 2023). [단독]'프로듀스X101' 김현빈, 큐브 새 보이그룹 멤버로 정식 데뷔 [[Exclusive] 'ProduceX101' Kim Hyeon-bin officially debuts as a member of Cube's new boy group] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Ji, Seung-hun (March 4, 2024). 큐브엔터, 8년만 새 보이그룹 론칭...그룹명 '나우어데이즈' [Cube Entertainment launches new boy group after 8 years...Group name 'Nowadays'] (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. Archived from the original on March 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Yoon, So-yeon (March 4, 2024). "Cube Entertainment teases debut of boy band Nowadays". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  8. ^ Kim, Soo-jin (March 7, 2024). '큐브 신예' NOWADAYS(나우어데이즈), 멤버별 개인 포스터 첫 공개 '美친 비주얼 ['Cube Rookie' NOWADAYS, first individual poster for each member, 'Aesthetic-friendly visuals'] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Park, Kyul (March 13, 2024). '큐브 신예' 나우어데이즈, 데뷔 앨범 로고 모션 공개 ['Cube Rookie' Nowadays Reveals Debut Album Logo Motion] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Lee, Min-ji (March 19, 2024). '큐브 신인' 나우어데이즈, 강렬한 퍼포먼스 비디오 오픈 ['Cube Rookie' Nowadays, powerful performance video released] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Lee, Ha-na (April 2, 2024). "어디든 GO" 큐브 신인 나우어데이즈, 괴물신인 향한 첫걸음 'OoWee'[들어보고서] ["GO anywhere" Cube rookies Nowadays, first step towards monster rookies 'OoWee' [Listen report]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Myung, Hee-sook (April 2, 2024). '프듀' 현빈, 5년 만에 데뷔...나우어데이즈 이끌 리더로 '우뚝' (엑's 현장)[종합] ['Produce' Hyeonbin debuts after 5 years...'Standing tall' as the leader of Nowadays (Ex's on-site) [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Geum, Bit-na (April 3, 2024). '괴물 신인' 나우어데이즈, 데뷔 첫 쇼케이스 마무리...팬들과 함께 만든 첫 추억의 페이지 ['Monster Rookie' Nowadays concludes their first showcase after debut...The first memory page created with fans] (in Korean). MK Sports. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Hwnag, Hye-jin (March 18, 2024). ‘큐브 신인’ 나우어데이즈, 4월 2일 데뷔…타이틀곡 ‘OoWee’ [‘Cube Rookie’ Nowadays debuts on April 2nd… Title song ‘OoWee’] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  15. ^ a b Kim, Ji-hye (April 2, 2024). “괴물 신인 등장이요”.. 나우어데이즈 ‘우위’로 신인상 정조준 [종합] [“A monster rookie appears.” Now Days aims for the Rookie of the Year Award with ‘Supremacy’ [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Naver.
  16. ^ "Nowadays (2024)". Circle Chart. March 31 – April 6, 2024.
  17. ^ Cumulative Sales of Nowadays:
  18. ^ "Week 14 of 2024 Download Chart". Circle Chart (in Korean). March 31 – April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.

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