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Nexz
Nexz in September 2024
Nexz in September 2024
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2024 (2024)–present
Labels
Members
  • Tomoya
  • Yu
  • Haru
  • So Geon
  • Seita
  • Hyui
  • Yuki
Website
Japanese name
Katakanaネクスジ
Transcriptions
Revised HepburnNekusuji
Kunrei-shikiNekusuzi
Korean name
Hangul넥스지
Transcriptions
Revised RomanizationNekseuji
McCune–ReischauerNeksŭji

Nexz (Japanese: ネクスジ, Hepburn: Nekusuji, Korean: 넥스지; RR: Nekseuji) is a Global Boy Group 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

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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

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Formation

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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

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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

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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]

Members

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  • Tomoya (トモヤ; 토모야)
  • Yu (ユウ; 유우)
  • Haru (ハル; 하루)[16]
  • So Geon (ソ ゴン; 소건)[17]
  • Seita (セイタ; 세이타)[18]
  • Hyui (ヒュイ; 휴이)[19]
  • Yuki (ユウキ; 유키)[20]

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays with selected details, chart positions, sales and certifications
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
JPN
[21] 		JPN
Cmb.
[22] 		JPN
Hot
[23]
Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving
Track listing
  1. "Ride the Vibe" (Japanese version)
  2. "Keep on Moving"
  3. "Miracle"
  4. "Here & Now"
 2 2 2
  • RIAJ: Gold (phy.)[25]

Single albums

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List of single albums with selected details, chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[26]
Ride the Vibe
  • Released: May 20, 2024
  • Label: JYP
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Ride the Vibe"
  2. "Starlight"
 4

Singles

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Japanese singles

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List of Japanese singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
JPN
Dig.
[28] 		JPN
Hot
[29]
"Miracle" 2023 11 28
  • JPN: 3,408 (dig.)[30]
 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

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List of Korean singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
JPN
Dig.
[28] 		JPN
DL
[31] 		KOR
DL
[32]
"Miracle" (Korean version) 2023 — — — Non-album single
"Ride the Vibe" 2024 48 37 87
  • JPN: 1,308 (dig.)[33]
 Ride the Vibe
"Keep on Moving" (Korean version) TBA Non-album single
"Nallina" — — — Nallina
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted song

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List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
[32]
"Starlight" 2024 100 Ride the Vibe

Filmography

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Reality programs

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Year Title Network Notes Ref.
2023 Nizi Project season 2 YouTube, Hulu Japan Survival show determining Nexz's members [34]
2024 MiracleZ Hulu Japan Documentary introducing the group's members [35]
Club Nexz YouTube, Lemino, Mnet Web series on the group's debut preparation [36][37]
Nexz Now Nippon Television Nexz's first Japanese variety show [38]

Videography

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Music videos

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List of music videos, showing year released and directors
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Ride the Vibe" 2024 Nany Kim

(liminal)

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"Starlight" Novvkim [40]
"Keep on Moving" Hong Jaehwan, Lee Hyesu (Swisher) [41]
"Nallina" Yvng Wing

(815VIDEO)

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Other videos

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List of other videos, showing year released and directors
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Miracle" Performance Video 2023 Yong soo Kwon

(studioSaccharin)

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"Ride the Vibe" Performance Video 2024 Nany Kim

(liminal)

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"Ride the Vibe" Trailer Yunah Sheep

(liminal)

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"Ride the Vibe" B-Side (edited by Tomoya) Unknown [45]
"Ride the Vibe (Japanese ver.)" Performance Video Yong soo Kwon

(studioSaccharin)

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"Keep on Moving" Performance Video Hong Jaehwan, Lee Hyesu (Swisher) [41]
"Keep on Moving (Korean ver.)" Performance Video Yong soo Kwon

(studioSaccharin)

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"Nallina" Prologue Yvng Wing [48]
"Nallina" Vertical Short Film 1 (Bored Ver.) Kim Yejin [49]
"Nallina" Vertical Short Film 2 (Nalli Ver.) Kim Yejin [50]

Awards and Nominations

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Award Ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/Work(s) Result Ref.
The Fact Music Awards 2024 Hottest Nexz Won [51]

Live Performances

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Showcase

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Nexz Showcase 2024 "Ride the Vibe"

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Date City Country Venue Ref.
August 3–4, 2024 Fukuoka Japan Marina Messe Fukuoka [52]
August 17–18, 2024 Osaka Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium
August 24–25, 2024 Tokyo Musashino Forest Sport Plaza

Other events

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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

References

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  20. ^ "ユウキ". Oricon (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
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  26. ^ Peaks on the Circle Album Chart:
  27. ^ Cumulative Sales of Ride the Vibe:
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