Next (Chinese group)
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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.
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Also known as | 乐华七子NEXT |
Origin | China |
Genres | C-pop |
Years active | 2018–present |
Labels | Yuehua Entertainment |
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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
- Zhu Zhengting (朱正廷)
- Bi Wenjun (毕雯珺)
- Huang Xinchun (黄新淳)
- Fan Chengcheng (范丞丞)
- Justin Huang (黄明昊)
- Ding Zeren (丁泽仁)
- Li Quanzhe (李权哲)
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Details | Sales |
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Next To You |
Track listing
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CHN: 212,768[8] |
Extended plays
Title | Details | Sales |
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The First |
Track listing
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CHN: 863,463[9] |
The First II |
Track listing
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CHN: 394,585[10] |
The First III |
Track listing
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CHN: 432,993[11] |
Next Begins |
Track listing
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CHN: 63,698[12] |
Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"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 |
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"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
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