Nexz

Nexz (Japanese: ネクスジ, Hepburn: Nekusuji, Korean: 넥스지; RR: Nekseuji) is a global 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: 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.

Nexz
Nexz in September 2024
Background information
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop J-pop
Years active	2024 (2024)–present
Labels	JYP Sony Music
Members	Tomoya Yu Haru So Geon Seita Hyui Yuki
Website	JP nexz-official.com KR nexz.jype.com
Japanese name
Katakana	ネクスジ
Transcriptions Revised Hepburn Nekusuji Kunrei-shiki Nekusuzi
Korean name
Hangul	넥스지
Transcriptions Revised Romanization Nekseuji McCune–Reischauer Neksŭji

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]

History

Formation

Main article: Nizi Project season 2

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]

In June 2024, Nexz was announced to be appearing on the August 2024 issue of NYLON JAPAN. It was released on June 28, 2024.^[16]

In July 2024, Nexz was announced to be appeared on the September 2024 issue of Spur.^[17]

In August 2024, Nexz was announced to be appearing on the October 2024 issue of 25ans, a Japanese magazine.^[18]

In October 2024, Nexz was announced to be appearing on the November 2024 issue of Dazed Korea.^[19]

Members

• Tomoya (トモヤ; 토모야)
• Yu (ユウ; 유우)
• Haru (ハル; 하루)^[20]
• So Geon (ソ ゴン; 소건)^[21]
• Seita (セイタ; 세이타)^[22]
• Hyui (ヒュイ; 휴이)^[23]
• Yuki (ユウキ; 유키)^[24]

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays with selected details, chart positions, sales and certifications

Title	Details	Peak chart positions			Sales	Certifications
		JPN [25]	JPN Cmb. [26]	JPN Hot [27]
Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving	Released: August 21, 2024 Label: Epic Japan, JYP Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Ride the Vibe" (Japanese version) "Keep on Moving" "Miracle" "Here & Now"	2	2	2	JPN: 78,392[28]	RIAJ: Gold (phy.)[29]

Single albums

List of single albums with selected details, chart positions and sales

Title	Details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR [30]
Ride the Vibe	Released: May 20, 2024 Label: JYP Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Ride the Vibe" "Starlight"	4	KOR: 141,921[31]

Singles

Japanese singles

List of Japanese singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions		Sales	Album
		JPN Dig. [32]	JPN Hot [33]
"Miracle"	2023	11	28	JPN: 3,408 (dig.)[34]	Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving
"Ride the Vibe" (Japanese version)	2024	—	—
"Keep on Moving"		—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Korean singles

List of Korean singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions			Sales	Album
		JPN Dig. [32]	JPN DL [35]	KOR DL [36]
"Miracle" (Korean version)	2023	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Ride the Vibe"	2024	48	37	87	JPN: 1,308 (dig.)[37]	Ride the Vibe
"Keep on Moving" (Korean version)		TBA				Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted song

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
		KOR DL [36]
"Starlight"	2024	100	Ride the Vibe

Filmography

Reality programs

Year	Title	Network	Notes	Ref.
2023	Nizi Project season 2	YouTube, Hulu Japan	Survival show determining Nexz's members	[38]
2024	MiracleZ	Hulu Japan	Documentary introducing the group's members	[39]
	Club Nexz	YouTube, Lemino, Mnet	Web series on the group's debut preparation	[40][41]
	Nexz Now	Nippon Television	Nexz's first Japanese variety show	[42]

Videography

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and directors

Title	Year	Director(s)	Ref.
"Ride the Vibe"	2024	Nany Kim (liminal)	[43]
"Starlight"		Novvkim	[44]
"Keep on Moving"		Hong Jaehwan, Lee Hyesu (Swisher)	[45]

Other videos

List of other videos, showing year released and directors

Title	Year	Director(s)	Ref.
"Miracle" Performance Video	2023	Yong soo Kwon (studioSaccharin)	[46]
"Ride the Vibe" Performance Video	2024	Nany Kim (liminal)	[43]
"Ride the Vibe" Trailer		Yunah Sheep (liminal)	[47]
"Ride the Vibe" B-Side (edited by Tomoya)		Unknown	[48]
"Ride the Vibe (Japanese ver.)" Performance Video		Yong soo Kwon (studioSaccharin)	[49]
"Keep on Moving" Performance Video		Hong Jaehwan, Lee Hyesu (Swisher)	[45]
"Keep on Moving (Korean ver.)" Performance Video		Unknown	[50]
"Nallina" Prologue		Yvng Wing	[51]

Awards and Nominations

Award Ceremony	Year	Category	Nominee(s)/Work(s)	Result	Ref.
The Fact Music Awards	2024	Hottest	Nexz	Won	[52]

Live Performances

Showcase

Nexz Showcase 2024 "Ride the Vibe"

Date	City	Country	Venue	Ref.
August 3–4, 2024	Fukuoka	Japan	Marina Messe Fukuoka	[53]
August 17–18, 2024	Osaka		Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium
August 24–25, 2024	Tokyo		Musashino Forest Sport Plaza

Other events

Year	Date	Event	Venue
2024	June 2	SBS INKIGAYO K-WAVE Concert	Inspire Arena, Incheon, South Korea
	June 30	Show! Music Core in JAPAN	Belluna Dome, Saitama, Japan
	September 8	The Fact Music Awards	Kyocera Dome, Osaka, Japan
	October 13	SBS INKIGAYO LIVE in TOKYO	Saitama Super Arena, Japan
	October 19-20	Coke STUDIO Live 2024
	December 15	MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL in JAPAN	Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka, Japan

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External links

• Official website