Nexz

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/).

Formation and pre-debut single

In 2021, JYP Entertainment 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, JYP 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 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. On June 4, they held their first live tour 'Nexz Live Tour 2025 "One Bite"' at Kanagawa Cults Kawasaki, the tour had 18 shows in 15 cities across Japan and concluded on August 21, with more than 50,000 attendees. Their second Japanese EP, One Bite, was released on July 16. They are held their first Korean concert 'One Beat' for two days on October 25 and 26, at the Olympic Hall. Their third Korean EP, Beat-Boxer, was released on October 27, 2025. They released their second Korean single album Mmchk on April 27. Nexz won their first music program award with "Mmchk" on May 6, on Show Champion.

On May 30, Nexz embarked on their second live tour, titled after their upcoming third Japanese EP, Hellmate, which was later released on June 24, 2026. On August 24, they released their fourth Korean EP, Saucin'. Following promotions for the album, Nexz performed as a supporting act at Stray Kids' music festival, StrayCity, and as openers at Rock in Rio in September. The group announced their first Asian tour; titled Saucin' the World, which will begin with a two-night stint at Olympic Hall in October 2026.

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.

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

Timeline

Extended plays

Japanese EPs

Korean EPs

Single albums

Singles

Japanese singles

Korean singles

Other charted songs

Reality programs

Music videos

Other videos

Showcases

Concerts and tours