is a Korean and Japanese

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based in South Korea. The band was formed through the reality-survival program '' Nizi Project Season 2'' and managed by

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and

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. The group consists of seven members: Tomoya, Yu, Haru, So Geon, Seita, Hyui, and Yuki. The group debuted on May 20, 2024, with the single album ''Ride the Vibe'' along with the lead single of the same name.

Name

The group's name is a combination of the words "next generation" and "

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", carrying the message that the group aims to "open up the future of a new generation." The group's fandom name is "Nex2Y" (pronounced ).

History

Formation

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. The reality show project launched and finalized with 7 members in 2023. 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. The performance video of "Miracle" exceeded 10 million views only 6 days after its release. "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.

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

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. Nexz made their official Korean debut on May 20 with the single album ''Ride the Vibe'' and its eponymous title track. On the same day, the group held their debut showcase at Yes24 Live Hall in

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and performed the title track and its B-Side, "Starlight". 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. On October 28, 2024, Nexz announced that they will be having their first comeback with the EP '' Nallina'' and its eponymous title track. On April 6, 2025, it was announced they would release their second EP ''O-RLY?'' on April 28, 2025.

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.

Members

* Tomoya (; ) * Yu (; ) * Haru (; ) * So Geon (; ) * Seita (; ) * Hyui (; ) * Yuki (; )

Discography

Extended plays

Japanese EPs

Korean EPs

Single albums

Singles

Japanese singles

Korean singles

Other charted song

Filmography

Reality programs

Videography

Music videos

Live performances

Showcase

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

External links

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