“NEXZ” is a global boy band born from the Japan-Korea joint audition project “Nizi Project Season 2” by JYP and Sony Music.
On May 20th, shortly after making their long-awaited global debut, NEXZ’s first Korean release, “Ride the Vibe,” reached No. 1 on the daily Physical Album Chart and No. 3 on the weekly chart on Korea’s Hanteo Chart.
The music video for their debut song “Ride the Vibe” is a youth ensemble drama that only a band with an average age of 17.4 could express. The emotional visual world, reminiscent of a short film, attracted a lot of attention, achieving over 10 million views on YouTube within three days of its release, and has currently surpassed 31 million views.
With this unstoppable momentum, NEXZ held a press conference at Tokyo Tower on June 14th to announce their Japanese debut.
HYUI selected Tokyo Tower as the venue for the press conference because, “I want to become a big presence that is loved by people all over the world, like Tokyo Tower,” and a huge number of media gathered at Club333, located in a corner of the main deck of Tokyo Tower, showing once again the high expectations for NEXZ.
Although NEXZ exuded a sense of inexperience and nervousness, they took to the stage with determination.
After the photo session, the seven members introduced themselves, beginning with YU, who is like a “mother” to the group.
HARU greeted the press by saying, “I’m good at expressing myself in a variety of ways,” SO GEON’s “charm point is my mole that looks like a chocolate chip,” TOMOYA’s “I’m the leader. I’ll do my best!”, YUKI’s “I’m the youngest and I love fried food,” HYUI’s “charm point is my bright smile,” and SEITA’s “charm point is the mole near my eye.”
Regarding the origin of the fan name “NEX2Y” (pronounced: Nexty), YU explained in his own words, “It’s a name that conveys the meaning of ‘NEXT 2(to) YOU,’ and that NEXZ and NEX2Y will always be by each other’s side.”
When touching upon their appearance at “2024 Show! Music Core in JAPAN” at the 30,000-capacity Belluna Dome on Sunday, June 30th, and the Vissel Kobe vs. Tottenham Hotspur match at the “Meiji Yasuda J.League World Challenge 2024 powered by docomo” at the National Stadium, which boasts a capacity of approximately 68,000 people, on Saturday, July 27th, SO GEON spoke passionately of their dream, saying, “I want to become a group that can one day hold a solo concert at the National Stadium.”
Also, the track listing for the band’s first Japan EP, “Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving,” was released for the first time at this press conference.
The album includes the title track “Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.)”, the Aquarius commercial song “Keep on Moving”, and “Miracle”, which was pre-released last December. It has also been announced that the first production limited edition B will include a bonus track, “Here & Now”, the opening theme of the audition program “Nizi Project Season 2”.
The Japan 1st EP “Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving” will be released in 10 formats, including a NEX2Y version (7 versions for each member) that can be purchased exclusively by FANCLUB members. Each version has different visuals and each version comes with its own special bonuses, such as a video, NEXZINE, photo card, mini NEXZ sticker, 4 cuts from their lives, another jacket, and a handwritten letter.
The luxurious content of “Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving,” which will mark NEXZ’s “Japan debut” on Wednesday, August 21st, gives us a sense of their firm determination for their Japanese debut.
During the question and answer session, in response to a reporter’s question, “If you had to describe NEXZ in one word?” TOMOYA gave a brilliant answer, “In one word, it’d be ‘museum.’ Each of the seven members has their own color and personality, and when we come together we can demonstrate the kind of charm that a museum has.”
In response to the question, “Did JY Park say anything to you on the occasion of your Japanese debut?” HARU replied, “He said to me, ‘I watched all the footage of you appearing on music shows, and you’re doing really well. I can see how much you’ve practiced. If you keep working hard like this, you’ll definitely become a big group, so don’t forget how you feel now and keep working hard,’ and I was really happy.”
Next up will be the “NEXZ × Spotify TALK EVENT” to celebrate their Japanese debut.
This event was limited to 70 Spotify listeners who were selected through a narrow selection process, and was a feast for the eyes, as they could enjoy both NEXZ and the stunning location with the towering Tokyo Tower in the background.
A runway leading to the stage was prepared in the middle of the venue, and when the NEXZ members appeared through the door and walked down the runway, they were greeted with thunderous cheers that were hard to believe coming from 70 people, and the excitement in the venue rose all at once.
Following the press conference, the seven members took to the stage in a relaxed mood, with announcer Takeda Shinichi acting as emcee.
The event will feature plans that give a glimpse into the personalities of each NEXZ member, such as introductions by the other members and a “Onegai! NEXZ” corner where they will respond to requests from fans who have submitted in advance.
During the member introductions, YU initiated a flurry of “dad jokes” that YUKI is good at (?), SEITA, a former child model, did a model walk down the runway during “Onegai! NEXZ”, and TOMOYA recreated a famous quote that became a hot topic during “Nizi Project Season 2” in a different form, and the members’ personalities that we don’t usually see exploded.
What’s more, there was a surprise reveal of some previously unreleased choreography during the explanation of the dance key points for the new song, “Keep on Moving.”
During the second half of the event, Tokyo Tower was lit up, creating a scene that seemed as if everyone was celebrating NEXZ’s Japanese debut together.
The NEXZ members also seemed to enjoy their special time with NEX2Y to the fullest.
In addition, to commemorate their Japanese debut, the “NEXZ × Spotify TALK EVENT” was streamed live on YouTube on the day of the event and was well received, but in response to numerous requests and enthusiastic voices from fans such as “I want to see it again!”, “Please archive it!”, and “I’m looking forward to the archived version!”, it was decided at short notice to archive the event.
The video will be available on YouTube for a limited time from Sunday, June 16th to Sunday, June 30th for two weeks.
We hope you will take a look at the “NEXZ × Spotify TALK EVENT,” which is highly acclaimed as a “divine project,” and experience the charm of NEXZ once again.
NEXZ made a triumphant return to Japan to announce their decision to make their “Japanese debut,” causing a huge buzz.
With their Japan debut on Wednesday, August 21st with their first EP, “Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving,” they are set to carve out the future of the music scene.
Photo by: Seitaro Tanaka
[NEXZ (pronounced: Nexji)]
A global boy group consisting of TOMOYA, YU, HARU, SO GEON, SEITA, HYUI and YUKI.
The group was born from JYP and Sony Music’s joint Japanese-Korean audition project “Nizi Project Season 2.”
NEXZ stands for “Next Z(G)eneration.”
The name is named after the letters “N” and “Z” as proof that it was born from “Nizi Project,” and it conveys the message that members who will lead the next generation have come together to deliver new music and performances and usher in a new era.
When announcing the group’s name, JY Park told the members, “We named you this with the hope that you will pave the way for the future together with the new generation.”
On December 18, 2023, “Miracle”, written and composed by JY Park, which was performed at the final stage of the audition, will be released as a pre-release song.
On May 20, 2024, they will make their global debut with their first Korean single album, “Ride the Vibe.”
Then, on Wednesday, August 21st, they will make their long-awaited “Japan debut” with their first Japan EP, “Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving.”
[Release]
NEXZ
Japan 1st EP
『Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving』
2024.8.21 Release
(TRACKLIST)
01 Ride the Vibe (Japanese Version)
02 Keep on Moving
03 Miracle
(Bonus Track (included only in the first production limited edition B))
Here & Now
▼Check out NEXZ Japan’s 1st EP “Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving”
https://nexz-official.com/japan_1st_EP
■『Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving』First Press Limited Edition A (CD＋Blu-ray)
ESCL-6006～7 ￥3,600(tax included)
16P PHOTO BOOK (Type A)
Original jacket, tall case size digipak
Includes 2 serial numbers
Photo card A (2 randomly selected from 14 types for each member)
Mini NEXZ sticker (1 randomly selected from 7 types for each member)
(Blu-ray contents)
Jacket Shooting Making Movie
“Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.)” Performance Video
“Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.)” Performance Video Making Movie
“Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.)” Recording Making Movie
■『Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving』First Press Limited Edition B (CD＋NEXZINE＋Bonus Track)
ESCL-6008 ￥2,600(tax included)
24P PHOTO BOOK (Type B)
Original jacket, tall case size digipak
Tri-fold NEXZINE
Includes one serial number
Photo card B (1 of 7 types for each member, randomly included)
4 cuts from life (1 randomly selected from 7 types for each member)
■『Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving』Regular Edition (CD Only)
ESCL-6009 ￥1,600(tax included)
Photo card C (1 of 7 types for each member randomly included) *First press edition only
Includes one serial number *First edition only
■『Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving』FANCLUB members only ＜NEX2Y version＞ (Limited edition made to order)
ESC8-180～186 ￥2,200(tax included)
TOMOYA version / YU version / HARU version / SO GEON version / SEITA version / HYUI version / YUKI version
Tri-fold BOOKLET
Special double-sided photo card (1 of 2 solo designs randomly included)
Booklet-sized original jacket (2 solo illustrations included)
Solo handwritten letter
The date and venue of the event for purchasers of “Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving” to celebrate the release of the album have also been announced! You can meet the NEXZ members!
■ Kanto Venue: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Makuhari Messe Exhibition Hall 1
■Kansai Venue: October 6th, 2024 (Sun) INTEX Osaka Hall 2
For the latest information on details about the event, target products and stores, original bonuses at each chain, etc., please check the special release commemorative website below.
▼NEXZ Japan 1st EP “Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving” release special site here
https://nexz-official.com/japan_1st_EP
[Japan debut commemoration “NEXZ×Spotify TALK EVENT”]*Archived streaming available on YouTube for a limited time from June 16th (Sun) to June 30th (Sun) for two weeks.
https://www.youtube.com/live/C2sfBd4Yf8c
[Performance Summary]
NEXZ SHOWCASE 2024 “Ride the Vibe”
▼Click here for the special site
https://nexz-official.com/s/n180/page/showcase
[Date/Venue]
Saturday, August 3rd, Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall B, Fukuoka Prefecture Doors open at 16:30 / Show starts at 17:30
Sunday, August 4th, Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall B, Fukuoka Prefecture Doors open 15:00 / Show starts 16:00
Saturday, August 17th, Osaka Prefecture, Edion Arena Osaka (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium) Doors open at 16:30 / Show starts at 17:30
Sunday, August 18th, Osaka Prefecture, Edion Arena Osaka (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium) Doors open 15:00 / Show starts 16:00
Saturday, August 24th Musashino Forest Sport Plaza Main Arena, Tokyo Doors open at 16:30 / Show starts at 17:30
Sunday, August 25th Musashino Forest Sport Plaza Main Arena, Tokyo Doors open 15:00 / Show starts 16:00
*Doors opening and performance start times are subject to change.
・Fukuoka Performance・・・Kyodo Nishi Nippon Tel: 0570-09-2424 (Weekdays/Saturdays 11:00-15:00)
・Osaka Performance・・・Kyodo Information Tel: 0570-200-888 (Weekdays/Saturdays 11:00-18:00)
・Tokyo Performance・・・Kyodo Tokyo Tel: 0570-550-799 (Weekdays 11:00-18:00 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10:00-18:00)
[Ticket price]
All seats reserved ￥11,000 (tax included)
*Children under 4 years old are not allowed to enter. A separate ticket is required for ages 4 and above.
Ticket board Inquiry Form:https://support.tickebo.jp/
[Fan club advance reservation information]
(NEX2Y advance booking (lottery system))
Application period: June 11, 2024 (Tuesday) 10:00 to June 17, 2024 (Monday) 23:59
*You can apply for NEX2Y advance tickets immediately after joining during the application period (when your payment is completed and your membership number is issued).
*You must remain a member of “NEXZ OFFICIAL JAPAN FANCLUB NEX2Y” until the day of the performance. Please note that we may ask you to authenticate your membership when entering the venue on the day of the performance.
(NEX2Y MOBILE advance booking (lottery system))
Application period: June 18, 2024 (Tuesday) 10:00 to June 24, 2024 (Monday) 23:59
*You can apply for NEX2Y MOBILE advance tickets immediately after joining during the application period (when payment is completed and your membership number is issued).
*You must remain a member of “NEXZ OFFICIAL JAPAN FANCLUB NEX2Y MOBILE” until the day of the performance. Please note that we may ask you to authenticate your membership when entering the venue on the day of the performance.
■Each person may apply for up to four tickets.
■Children under 4 years old are not allowed to enter. From 4 years old, a separate ticket is required.
■Please note that tickets cannot be refunded unless the performance is canceled or postponed.
■You can enter once for each performance.
■Please note that you cannot apply for tickets for the same performance date more than twice.
■Admission tickets for this performance will only be electronic tickets (compatible with smartphones).
■Entry to this performance will be via the (LIVE QR PLUS) app, and one smartphone is required per person per e-ticket.
*In order to enter, applicants and accompanying persons are required to download the (LIVE QR PLUS) app in advance.
*If you apply for two or more tickets, you will need to distribute the tickets to your companions.
■Reselling or transferring tickets to third parties is strictly prohibited, regardless of the purpose or reason.
■Please note that if you do not have a ticket on the day of the performance, you will not be able to enter.
＜Announcement regarding artist appearances＞
Please note that the members who will be performing may change depending on their health conditions.
[NEXZ Official Fan Club]
■ Annual membership fan club: “NEXZ OFFICIAL JAPAN FANCLUB NEX2Y”
■Monthly mobile fan club: “NEXZ OFFICIAL JAPAN FANCLUB NEX2Y MOBILE”
The official fan club “NEX2Y (pronounced: Nexty)” comes in two versions: the yearly membership type “NEXZ OFFICIAL JAPAN FANCLUB NEX2Y” and the monthly subscription type “NEXZ OFFICIAL JAPAN FANCLUB NEX2Y MOBILE”. Each version offers a wealth of content and benefits that are unique to the official fan club.
▼For more details and to join, click here
https://fc.nexz-official.com/fanclub/
［NEXZ Official Website］https://nexz-official.com
[NEXZ Official X]https://twitter.com/NEXZ_official
[NEXZ Official Instagram]https://www.instagram.com/real_nexz
[NEXZ Official TikTok]https://www.tiktok.com/@nexz_official
［NEXZ Official Facebook］https://www.facebook.com/realnexz
［NEXZ Official YouTube Channel］https://www.youtube.com/@NEXZ_official
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