# Nexz

Nexz (Japanese: ネクスジ, Hepburn: Nekusuji, Korean: 넥스지; RR: Nekseuji) is a Japanese boy band based in South Korea. The band was 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: Yu, Tomoya, 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 "generation Z", carrying the message that the group aims to "open up the future of a new generation." The group's fandom name is "Nex2Y" (pronounced /ˈnɛks.ti/).

## 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 Mnet. 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 Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 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 mini album Nallina and its eponymous title track.

## 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

* Yu (ユウ; 유우)
* Tomoya (トモヤ; 토모야)
* Haru (ハル; 하루)
* So Geon (ソ ゴン; 소건)
* Seita (セイタ; 세이타)
* Hyui (ヒュイ; 휴이)
* Yuki (ユウキ; 유키)

## Discography
### Extended plays

List of extended plays with selected details, chart positions, sales and certifications :
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications |
| Title | Details | JPN | JPN Hot | KOR | Sales | Certifications |
| Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving | Released: August 21, 2024 Label: Epic Japan, JYP Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Ride the Vibe" (Japanese version) "Keep on Moving" "Miracle" "Here & Now" | 2 | 2 | — | JPN: 78,392 | RIAJ: Gold (phy.) |
| Nallina | Released: November 18, 2024 Label: JYP Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Hard" "Nallina" "Next Zeneration" "Eye to Eye" "Keep on Moving" (Korean version) | 6 | 33 | 3 | JPN: 22,159 KOR: 172,681 | |

### Single albums

List of single albums with selected details, chart positions and sales :
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
| Title | Details | KOR | Sales |
| Ride the Vibe | Released: May 20, 2024 Label: JYP Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Ride the Vibe" "Starlight" | 4 | KOR: 142,954 |

### Singles
#### Japanese singles

List of Japanese singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
| Title | Year | JPN Dig. | JPN Hot | Sales | Album |
| "Miracle" | 2023 | 11 | 28 | JPN: 3,408 (dig.) | Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving |
| "Ride the Vibe" (Japanese version) | 2024 | — | — | | Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving |
| "Keep on Moving" | 2024 | — | — | | Ride the Vibe (Japanese Ver.) / Keep on Moving |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. ||||||

#### Korean singles

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

### Other charted song

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

## Filmography
### Reality programs

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

## Videography
### Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and directors :
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
| "Ride the Vibe" | 2024 | Nany Kim (liminal) |
| "Starlight" | 2024 | Novvkim |
| "Keep on Moving" | 2024 | Hong Jaehwan, Lee Hyesu (Swisher) |
| "Nallina" | 2024 | Yvng Wing (815VIDEO) |
| "HARD" | 2024 | Jihoon Shin (Aedastudio) |

### Other videos

List of other videos, showing year released and directors :
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
| "Miracle" Performance Video | 2023 | Yong soo Kwon (studioSaccharin) |
| "Ride the Vibe" Performance Video | 2024 | Nany Kim (liminal) |
| "Ride the Vibe" Trailer | 2024 | Yunah Sheep (liminal) |
| "Ride the Vibe" B-Side (edited by Tomoya) | 2024 | Unknown |
| "Ride the Vibe (Japanese ver.)" Performance Video | 2024 | Yong soo Kwon (studioSaccharin) |
| "Keep on Moving" Performance Video | 2024 | Hong Jaehwan, Lee Hyesu (Swisher) |
| "Keep on Moving (Korean ver.)" Performance Video | 2024 | Yong soo Kwon (studioSaccharin) |
| "Nallina" Prologue | 2024 | Yvng Wing |
| "Nallina" Vertical Short Film 1 (Bored Ver.) | 2024 | Kim Yejin |
| "Nallina" Vertical Short Film 2 (Nalli Ver.) | 2024 | Kim Yejin |
| "Nallina" Performance Video | 2024 | Yvng Wing (815VIDEO) |
| "Next Zeneration" Performance Video | 2024 | Kim Hyunsu |
| "Eye to Eye" B-Side (edited by Tomoya) | 2025 | Unknown |

## Live performances
### Showcase

Nexz Showcase 2024 "Ride the Vibe" :
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
| August 3–4, 2024 | Fukuoka | Japan | Marina Messe Fukuoka |
| August 17–18, 2024 | Osaka | Japan | Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium |
| August 24–25, 2024 | Tokyo | Japan | Musashino Forest Sport Plaza |

## Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination :
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
| The Fact Music Awards | 2024 | Hottest | Nexz | Won |
| Golden Disc Awards | 2024 | Rookie Artist | Nexz | Nominated |
| Golden Disc Awards | 2024 | Most Popular Artist Award - Male | Nexz | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Rookie of the Year - Male | Nexz | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Emerging Artist | Nexz | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Global Artist Award | Nexz | Nominated |