Next (Chinese group)

NEXT
Also known as乐华七子NEXT
OriginChina
GenresC-pop
Years active2018–present
LabelsYuehua Entertainment
Members

Next (Chinese: 乐华七子NEXT; pinyin: Yuè Huá Qī Zi NEXT ; Hangul: 넥스트; stylized as NEXT) is a Chinese boy group signed to Yuehua Entertainment. The group consists of seven members: Zhu Zhengting, Bi Wenjun, Huang Xinchun, Fan Chengcheng, Justin Huang, Ding Zeren, and Li Quanzhe.

The group originally debuted as NEX7 in June 2018 and has released two EPs. In November 2019, the group renamed as NEXT with the release of their third EP Next Begins, in which Fan Chengcheng did not participate.[1]

History

Pre-debut

In 2017, members Zhu Zhengting and Justin took part in Korea's Produce 101, gaining international attention. In 2018, as Yuehua Entertainment trainees, the septet competed in China's Idol Producer. After three months and 12 episodes, members Zhu Zhengting, Justin, and Fan Chengcheng joined the final project group Nine Percent.[2]

2018: Debut

The group debuted on June 21, 2018, with the first part of their debut EP The First and its lead single "Wait a Minute".[3] They continue released more part of their debut EP titled The First II on July 18 followed by The First III on August 17.[4] The group released their second EP Next To You on December 7.[5]

2019: Renamed as NEXT

On November 8, 2019, the group continue their activities as NEXT (乐华七子NEXT) while also releasing their third EP, Next Begins.[6]

2020: My Love

On September 29, 2020, the group released a new single entitled "My Love". On October 9, an animated music video was released to accompany it.[7]

Members

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Sales
Next To You
Track listing
  1. "Blah Blah" (丛林法则)
  2. "Back to You" (回到你身旁)
  3. "Excuses" (借口)
  4. "Want U" (你) - 朱正廷单曲
  5. "Dumb Show" (哑剧) - 范丞丞单曲
  6. "After Leaving" (离开以后) - 黄明昊单曲
  7. "Goodnight to You" (晚安) - 毕雯珺单曲
  8. "Open your 爱" - 丁泽仁单曲
  9. "Fly to the Moon" (月行记) - 李权哲单曲
  10. "Once More" (邂逅) - 黄新淳单曲
 CHN: 212,768[8]

Extended plays

Title Details Sales
The First
  • Released: June 21, 2018
  • Language: Mandarin
  • Label: Yuehua Entertainment
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Wait A Minute (等一下)"
  2. "For You (为你)"
 CHN: 863,463[9]
The First II
  • Released: July 18, 2018
  • Language: Mandarin
  • Label: Yuehua Entertainment
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Let Me be Your Fire (点火)"
  2. "Heart Full of You (心溢)"
  3. "Dream World Tour" (梦境之旅)
 CHN: 394,585[10]
The First III
  • Released: August 17, 2018
  • Language: Mandarin
  • Label: Yuehua Entertainment
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Attention (自由主义)"
  2. "On & On (不停)"
 CHN: 432,993[11]
Next Begins
  • Released: November 8, 2019
  • Language: Mandarin
  • Label: Yuehua Entertainment
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "New Order"
  2. "WYTB (What You Talking About)" (不懂你在说什么)
  3. "Blooming"
  4. "I Just Need You" (只需要你一个)
 CHN: 63,698[12]

Singles

Title Year Album
"Wait A Minute" 2018 The First I
"Let Me Be Your Fire" The First II
"Attention" The First III
"Back To You" Next To You
"WYTB (What You Talkin' Bout)" 2019 Next Begins
"My Love" 2020 Non-album singles

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year OST
"Stay by your Side" (陪在你身旁) 2018 Happy Camp OST
"Together" (在一起) Legend of the Ancient Sword OST
"少年可期" 2019 Master In The House OST
"Mission No. 1" (头号任务) Top Task OST

References

  1. ^ https://m.163.com/dy/article/EU2D4IE50537AI3Y.html?spss=adap_pc
  2. ^ "NINE PERCENT首张专辑正售开启 再公开四首新歌" [NINE PERCENT's new album is out, four new songs released]. people.cn (in Chinese). November 20, 2018. Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  3. ^ "乐华七子NEXT首张音乐专辑发布 分享会日期曝光". people.cn (in Chinese). June 21, 2018. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  4. ^ "乐华七子NEXT《THE FIRST》III七夕甜蜜上线". people.cn. August 21, 2018. Archived from the original on June 6, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  5. ^ Hu, Yi (December 17, 2018). "乐华七子NEXT《Back To You》高质感MV惊喜发布". Rednet.cn. Archived from the original on June 6, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  6. ^ Yuehua Entertainment (November 8, 2019). "乐华七子出道专辑《NEXT BEGINS》发布 新歌守望初心". Sina. Archived from the original on April 26, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  7. ^ NEXT (넥스트) – My Love MV. December 28, 2020. Archived from the original on August 6, 2022.
  8. ^ "NEXT TO YOU Cumulative Sales". y.sajou.net. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  9. ^ ""The First" Cumulative Sales". y.sajou.net. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  10. ^ ""The First II" Cumulative Sales". y.sajou.net. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  11. ^ ""The First III" Cumulative Sales". y.sajou.net. Archived from the original on October 23, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  12. ^ ""Next Begins" Cumulative Sales". y.sajou.net. Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2021.