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.
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Origin | Seoul, South Korea | ||||||
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Years active | 2024 | –present||||||
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Katakana | ネクスジ | ||||||
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Hangul | 넥스지 | ||||||
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Name
editThe 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
editFormation
editIn 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
editIn 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
editIn 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
editDiscography
editExtended plays
editTitle | Details |
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Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving |
Track listing
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Single albums
editTitle | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [22] | |||
Ride the Vibe |
Track listing
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4 |
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Singles
editJapanese singles
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album | |
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JPN Dig. [24] |
JPN Hot [25] | ||||
"Miracle" | 2023 | 11 | 28 |
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Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving |
"Ride the Vibe" (Japanese version) | 2024 | TBA | |||
"Keep on Moving" |
Korean singles
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album | ||
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JPN Dig. [24] |
JPN DL [27] |
KOR DL [28] | ||||
"Miracle" (Korean version) | 2023 | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
"Ride the Vibe" | 2024 | 48 | 37 | 87 |
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Ride the Vibe |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Other charted song
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR DL [28] | |||
"Starlight" | 2024 | 100 | Ride the Vibe |
Videography
editMusic videos
editTitle | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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"Ride the Vibe" | 2024 | Nany Kim (liminal) | [30] |
"Starlight" | 2024 | Novvkim | [31] |
Other videos
editTitle | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "『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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Hyun-hee, Kim (April 19, 2024). "NEXZ Delivers Stunning Choreography in New Performance Video". K-en News. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예". m.entertain.naver.com. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "ユウ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "トモヤ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "ハル". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "ソ ゴン". Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "セイタ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "ヒュイ". Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "ユウキ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ Peaks on the Circle Album Chart:
- Ride the Vibe: "Circle Album Chart – Week 21 of 2024". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ Cumulative Sales of Ride the Vibe:
- "Circle Album Chart – First Half, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 30, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 1, 2024. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Peaks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100:
- Miracle: "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of December 27, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 27, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2024-01-01" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on December 27, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
- Songs from Ride the Vibe: "Download Songs – Week 21 of 2024". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2024-06-03" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on May 29, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ a b liminal [@liminal.production] (May 31, 2024). "NEXZ(넥스지) - "Ride the Vibe" MV". Retrieved July 5, 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ NOVV KIM [@novvkim] (June 3, 2024). "NEXZ - Starlight". Retrieved July 5, 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ studioSaccharin [@saccharin_film] (April 11, 2024). "NEXZ - 'Miracle' Performance Video". Retrieved July 5, 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ liminal [@liminal.production] (May 6, 2024). "NEXZ(넥스지) - "Ride the Vibe" Trailer". Retrieved July 5, 2024 – via Instagram.