Nexz (Japanese: ネクスジ, Hepburn: Nekusuji, Korean: 넥스지; RR: Nekseuji) is a Japanese boy band 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.[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]
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] On October 28, 2024, Nexz announced that they will be having their first comeback with the mini album Nallina and its eponymous title track.[14]
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][15]
^ ab"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.
^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.
^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.
^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.
^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.
^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.
