“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.
And the currently much talked about NEXZ will finally be making their Japan debut on Wednesday, August 21st with their first Japan EP, “Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving.”
And there was some more good news from them.
It has now been decided that this will be their first ever performance on a Japanese TV music program.
They will be appearing on the large-scale music special “THE MUSIC DAY 2024,” which will be broadcast live on Nippon Television from 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6th.
This year’s theme is “surprise.”
NEXZ’s first appearance on a Japanese TV music program was quite a surprise in itself.
On June 14th, they appeared live in the studio on the same Nippon Television information program “DayDay.”, which has been covering “Nizi Project Season 2” for half a year since July of last year, to announce their “Japanese debut”. It is still fresh in their memory that they sang their global debut song “Ride the Vibe” for the first time on Japanese TV.
Viewers were touched by his attempt to sing in Korean in order to show off the results of his training under JY Park in Korea.
The songs they will be singing at “THE MUSIC DAY 2024” have not yet been announced, but what kind of performance can we expect?
Don’t miss the live broadcast on Saturday, July 6th.
However, there’s still other good news.
While “NYLON JAPAN,” which was released on June 28th and featured NEXZ on the cover wearing Louis Vuitton for the first time, has been met with great acclaim, a collaboration with DIOR x SPUR has now been realized.
She will be featured on the cover of the special edition of SPUR’s September issue, which goes on sale on Tuesday, July 23rd, with the headline “Portraying the next generation of beauty with DIOR.”
This new collaboration of beauty between NEXZ and DIOR is sure to attract public attention.
We hope you will look forward to it.
Furthermore, in light of their upcoming Japanese debut in August and their visit to the SHOWCASE, Fukuoka prefecture has decided to hold a joint campaign with Fukuoka PARCO and Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin stores.
This campaign will be carried out in two stages: VOL.1 at Fukuoka PARCO (July 1st to July 17th), and VOL.2 at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store (July 18th to August 5th).
A variety of events will be held, including a random sticker given on a first-come, first-served basis to customers who spend over 2,000 yen (tax included), exclusive in-house announcements with comments from the members, and a mini panel exhibition including never-before-seen photos.
The Fukuoka area will be the first to implement the campaign, as NEXZ’s leader TOMOYA and YU, who is also known as the “national treasure of faces,” are from Fukuoka prefecture.
First of all, why not head over to Fukuoka PARCO where VOL.1 will be held on Monday, July 1st?
With their Japan debut approaching, NEXZ is constantly creating buzz.
It seems that they are all set to make their Japanese debut on Wednesday, August 21st with their first EP, “Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving.”
[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
[NEXZ “Ride the Vibe” M/V]
[Japan debut commemoration “NEXZ×Spotify TALK EVENT”]*Archived streaming available on YouTube for a limited time from June 16th (Sun) to June 30th (Sun)
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/
■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.
[TV appearance information]
■Program name: THE MUSIC DAY 2024
■Broadcast date: Saturday, July 6, 2024 15:00-22:54
■ Location: Makuhari Messe
■ Cast: General host Sho Sakurai / MC Shinichi Hatori, Bakarhythm, Asami Mizuto / Next Gate host Rena Ichiki
■ Program official SNS: X @musicday_ntv (https://x.com/musicday_ntv) / Instagram musicday_official (https://www.instagram.com/musicday_official/)
[“NEXZ SPECIAL COLLABORATION” Campaign Overview]
Fukuoka PARCO and Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store will be holding a collaboration campaign with “NEXZ,” a global boy band born from the Japan-Korea joint audition project “Nizi Project Season 2” by JYP and Sony Music.
This campaign will be held in two parts, with VOL.1 at Fukuoka PARCO and VOL.2 at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store, to commemorate NEXZ’s debut in Japan and the “NEXZ SHOWCASE 2024 “Ride the Vibe”” to be held in Fukuoka on Saturday, August 3rd and Sunday, August 4th.
■Campaign title: “NEXZ SPECIAL COLLABORATION”
■ Period: VOL.1 Monday, July 1, 2024 to Wednesday, July 17, 2024
VOL.2 Thursday, July 18, 2024 – Monday, August 5, 2024
■ Location: VOL.1 Fukuoka PARCO
VOL.2 Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store
■Contents:
① Purchase Novelty:
②Instagram lottery campaign: Win a
③Mini Panel Exhibition: VOL.1 and VOL.2 feature different
④ Broadcasting in the building: Broadcasting the
▼Click here for the Fukuoka PARCO “NEXZ SPECIAL COLLABORATION” campaign page
https://fukuoka.parco.jp/pnews/detail/?id=28823
▼Click here for the Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store “NEXZ SPECIAL COLLABORATION” campaign page
https://www.daimaru-fukuoka.jp/info/detail/?cd=001108
[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 forms: the yearly membership type “NEXZ OFFICIAL JAPAN FANCLUB NEX2Y” and the monthly subscription type “NEXZ OFFICIAL JAPAN FANCLUB NEX2Y MOBILE”. Each type 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/
[Summary of Aquarius’ new commercial]
■ Title: “Beside those who move forward. Stage” (15 seconds)
■Broadcast start date: May 13, 2024
■ Broadcast area: Nationwide
■ Performer: NEXZ
▼ “Beside those who move forward. Stage” (15 seconds)
■ Title: “Beside those who move forward. 2024” (60 seconds)
■Broadcast date and program: May 20, 2024 19:00-21:00 / TBS series “CDTV Live! Live!”
■ Featuring: NEXZ, and others
▼ “Beside those who move forward. 2024” (60 seconds)
What is “Nizi Project”?
A joint Japanese-Korean audition project by JYP and Sony Music.
For this project, JYP and Sony Music will jointly handle everything from holding global auditions to casting the members, training, planning, production, and management.
“Nizi Project Season 1” produced NiziU, who appeared on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen for four consecutive years, won the Japan Record Award for three consecutive years, and performed at the two major domes, Tokyo Dome and Kyocera Dome, the fastest in history for a female artist.On October 30, 2023, they made their long-awaited Korean debut, winning first place on a local music program and attracting a lot of attention, becoming a national girl group in both name and reality.
Leveraging this track record, “Nizi Project Season 2” aims to create a global boy group. Regional auditions were held in 11 locations, including eight cities in Japan, Los Angeles, New York, and Seoul, South Korea, from mid-March to early May 2022, with more than 10,000 applicants participating.
After going through a process of regional auditions ⇒ training camp in Japan ⇒ training camp in Korea, the global boy band “NEXZ” was born.
［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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