“NEXZ” is a global boy band born from the Japan-Korea joint audition project “Nizi Project Season 2” by JYP and Sony Music.
On December 18th of last year, the song “Miracle”, written and composed by JY Park and performed at the final stage of the audition, was released as a pre-release song and reached number one on the Oricon Daily Digital Single (single song) rankings dated December 18th, as well as on various music distribution sites such as iTunes, LINE MUSIC, AWA, mu-mo, and Rakuten Music. Furthermore, “Miracle (Korean Ver.)”, which was released at the same time on iTunes, also topped the “K-POP” genre, achieving the remarkable feat of reaching number one for both Japanese and Korean songs.
In addition, the performance video for “Miracle,” which was released at the same time as the song, surpassed 10 million views on YouTube within six days of its release, and has currently been viewed over 17 million times.
Even before her debut, she surprised the world with a major project with daily hydration drink “Aquarius,” a topic that was unusual for a new artist.
Starting in April of this year, NEXZ’s first solo reality show “Debut Preparation Class
On May 13th, the new Aquarius commercial “Beside those who move forward. Stage” will begin airing nationwide. The commercial is the first to feature NEXZ and features the new song “Keep on Moving” written and produced by J.Y. Park.
Finally, on May 20th, they made their long-awaited global debut.
On the day of their “global debut,” NEXZ will begin streaming their first Korean release, “Ride the Vibe.”
The lead track, “Ride the Vibe,” has reached number one on various music distribution stores including iTunes, Recochoku, mu-mo, and mora, getting off to a strong start.
Meanwhile, NEXZ have been busy with many activities, including a recent SHOWCASE in Korea where the seven members gave their all to show off their seven different charms, and on May 23rd they appeared live on Mnet’s M COUNTDOWN, which broadcasts the latest K-POP charts live every week from Korea, to perform.
Meanwhile, some good news came from South Korea.
Amazingly, NEXZ’s first Korean release, “Ride the Vibe,” reached number one on the daily charts on Korea’s HANTEO charts.
Furthermore, a phenomenon is occurring on YouTube that gives a glimpse of their unstoppable momentum.
The music video for their debut song “Ride the Vibe,” which was released at the same time as the single was released, surpassed 10 million views on YouTube just three days after its release.
The performance video for “Miracle,” the main theme song of “Nizi Project Season 2,” surpassed 10 million views in just six days after its release, an exceptional achievement for a rookie boy group before their debut, but this achievement is even faster than that.
On social media, there have been many enthusiastic posts such as “I was so excited I was in tears”, “An incredible masterpiece”, “These boys are no ordinary guys”, “So stylish”, “It’s a unique and wonderful MV that only the current NEXZ boys could pull off”, and it’s clear that the video is receiving a lot of attention.
NEXZ is the first boy band from JYP in about six years since Stray Kids, and has made their long-awaited global debut. They are currently active in Korea on an extraordinary scale.
Now embarking on their journey as a global boy band with their sights set on the world, the news about them is unlikely to die out anytime soon.
[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.
Then on May 20th, they finally made their global debut with their first Korean single album, “Ride the Vibe.”
[Release]
NEXZ
Korea 1st Single Album
“Ride the Vibe”
(KOREA) Released on May 20, 2024
(JAPAN) 2024.5.31 Release
*This may change depending on the product inventory status.
*This will be reflected on Korean charts (HANTEO chart, CIRCLE chart).
(DIGITAL) 2024.5.20 18:00 Release (JST/KST)
▼Check out NEXZ Korea’s 1st Single Album “Ride the Vibe”
1. Ride the Vibe
2. Starlight
■ “Ride the Vibe” Special Edition (1 type)
・Outbox: 1 type
・Photo book: 1 type
・Pamphlet (common design)
・CD-R (common design)
・Photo card: Randomly choose one of the seven solo types
・Unit photo card: one of three types selected at random
・Postcard: 1 of 7 types for each version, chosen randomly
・Club poster (shared design)
・Sticker pack (shared design)
・Unit postcard set
・Special sticker: 1 type
■『Ride the Vibe』Regular Edition (Ride ver. / Vibe ver. 2 types)
・Outbox: 1 type for each version
・Photobook: 1 type for each version
・Pamphlet (common design)
・CD-R (common design)
・Photo cards: 2 randomly selected from a total of 14 types
・Postcard: 1 of 7 types for each version, chosen randomly
・Club poster (shared design)
・Sticker pack (shared design)
■ Bonus included with pre-order
・Posters: 3 types for each version
*Gifts will be given on a first-come, first-served basis to those who purchase.
This offer will end as soon as stock runs out, so please order as soon as possible.
NEXZ Korea’s 1st Single Album “Ride the Vibe” will be released in Korea on Monday, May 20th, and will be sold with a “Japan-only bonus”!!
The date and venue of the event for purchasers of “Ride the Vibe” to commemorate the release of the album, where you can meet the NEXZ members, have also been announced!
■ Kanto Venue: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Makuhari Messe Exhibition Hall 1
■Kansai Venue: October 6th, 2024 (Sun) INTEX Osaka Hall 2
Please check the special release commemorative website below for details of the event, target products, target stores, etc.
▼NEXZ Korea 1st Single Album “Ride the Vibe” Release Special Site
https://nexz-official.com/korea_1st_SingleAlbum_ridethevibe
[NEXZ “Ride the Vibe” M/V]
[NEXZ “Starlight” Track Video Teaser]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90Gc5yDx-UU
[NEXZ “Ride the Vibe” Trailer]
[Pre-Release]
NEXZ
Pre-Release Song
“Miracle”
During delivery
※”Miracle (Korean Ver.)” is also available for download
▼Check out the pre-release song “Miracle”
▼Pre-Release Song “Miracle” Performance Video
[NEXZ OFFICIAL JAPAN FANCLUB NEX2Y & NEXZ OFFICIAL JAPAN FANCLUB NEX2Y MOBILE]
Members of “NEXZ OFFICIAL JAPAN FANCLUB NEX2Y” can enjoy various content such as advance ticket reservations, membership benefits, and galleries.
Members of the “NEXZ OFFICIAL JAPAN FANCLUB NEX2Y MOBILE” can purchase tickets in advance, as well as receive a variety of digital content such as staff blogs and birthday emails.
Let’s make lots of memories together with NEXZ!!
▼Click here for fan club details
https://fc.nexz-official.com/fanclub/
[NEXZ OFFICIAL LOGO MOTION with NEX2Y]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qd12QfWl4Q
[Summary of Aquarius’ new commercial]
■ Title: “Beside those who move forward. Stage” (15 seconds)
■Broadcast start date: Monday, 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 (Monday) 19:00-21:00 / TBS series “CDTV Live! Live!”
■ Featuring: NEXZ, and others
▼ “Beside those who move forward. 2024” (60 seconds)
[NEXZ | AQUARIUS]
Aquarius’ new project!
We have launched a YouTube channel called “The Moving Forward Channel” to support people who are striving to become the person they want to be.
The first group to appear is the global boy group “NEXZ”.
In 2024, we will be supporting those who move forward with Aquarius!
The “Advancing Person Channel” is currently releasing content that showcases the real lives and inner thoughts of NEXZ members that can only be seen here!
▼NEXZ | AQUARIUS #3 “Keep on Moving” Recording” (Advancing People Channel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McgN_2K6l3s
▼ “Advancing People Channel by AQUARIUS”
https://www.coca-cola.com/jp/ja/brands/aquarius/campaign/susumuchannel
[2024 Show! Music Core in JAPAN]
■Date and time:
June 29, 2024 (Sat) 15:30 Open / 17:30 Start
Sunday, June 30, 2024 15:30 Opening / 17:30 Start
■ Venue: Belluna Dome (2135 Kamiyamaguchi, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, 359-1153)
■ Cast:
(Saturday, June 29th) ENHYPEN / FANTASY BOYS / ILLIT / INI / NiziU / NMIXX / P1Harmony / RIIZE / ZEROBASEONE / Taemin (SHINee)
(Sunday, June 30th) &TEAM / ATEEZ / (G)I-DLE / ILLIT / NCT WISH / NEXZ / NMIXX / n.SSign / PLAVE / Stray Kids
▼”2024 Show! Music Core in JAPAN” special website
[Solo reality show “Debut Preparation Class
[Japan]
■Lemino is now exclusively streaming the Japanese subtitled version
Lemino:https://lemino.docomo.ne.jp/?crid=Y3JpZDovL3BsYWxhLmlwdHZmLmpwL2dyb3VwL2IxMDFiYmM=
*Episodes 1 and 2 are free, while episodes 3 and beyond will be available for free for one week only after each episode’s release.
[abroad]
■ Currently broadcast/streamed on Mnet and M2 YouTube channels
[First title program “MiracleZ”]
■Now streaming exclusively on Hulu
Hulu “MiracleZ”:https://www.hulu.jp/miraclez
[Audition program “Nizi Project Season 2”]
■Audition program “Nizi Project Season 2”
All episodes of “Nizi Project Season 2” Part 1 and Part 2 are now available on Hulu
Hulu “Nizi Project Season 2”:https://www.hulu.jp/nizi-project-season-2
■Audition program “Nizi Project Season 2”
All episodes of “Nizi Project Season 2” Part 1 and Part 2 are now available on YouTube
*The edit version will be released.
JYP Official YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9K3xwFkFqWECOP_-Phr903SDrEhznuWQ
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, which 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
