NEXZ (Japanese: ネクスジ; Korean: 넥스지) is a 7-member Japanese boy group under JYP Entertainment formed through the survival show NIZI Project Season 2. The members of NEXZ are Yu, Tomoya, Haru, Ken, Seita, Yuhi, and Yuki. The group released the track Miracle on December 18, 2023.
Profile
- Number of Members: 7
- Members: Yu, Tomoya, Haru, Ken, Seita, Yuhi, Yuki
- Oldest Member: Yu (born Apr 27, 2005)
- Youngest Member: Yuki (born Sep 20, 2007)
- Leader: Tomoya
- Company: JYP Entertainment
- Debut: 2024
Members
NEXZ is composed of 7 boy members born between 2005 and 2007. The oldest member is Yu (born Apr 27, 2005). He was 18 years old when the group was announced in 2023. The youngest member is Yuki (born Sep 20, 2007). He was 16 years old when the group was formed.
All 7 members are Japanese except for Ken who is of Korean nationality.
Ages
Ranked from oldest to youngest.
| Members | Birthday | Age (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Yu | Apr 27, 2005 | 19 |
| Tomoya | Jan 19, 2006 | 18 |
| Haru | Jan 23, 2006 | 18 |
| Ken | Sep 13, 2006 | 18 |
| Seita | Nov 28, 2006 | 18 |
| Yuhi | May 11, 2007 | 17 |
| Yuki | Sep 20, 2007 | 17 |
Positions
| Members | Positions |
|---|---|
| Yu | |
| Tomoya | leader |
| Haru | |
| Ken | |
| Seita | |
| Yuhi | |
| Yuki | youngest |
Final Ranking from NIZI Project 2
| Ranking | Member |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tomoya |
| 2 | Haru |
| 3 | Yuki |
| 4 | Ken |
| 5 | Yu |
| 6 | Yuhi |
| 7 | Seita |
Fun Facts and Trivia
- NEXZ is the second Japanese group from JYP Entertainment following the formation of NiziU.
Yu
As the only member born in 2005, Yu is the oldest member of NEXZ. He was born in Fukuoka, Japan. He placed 5th in the finale of NIZI Project 2. He was voted the top visual during the second round of auditions by the contestants. His grandfather passed away one day before the audition. His hobbies include making sweets, playing games, skateboarding, and cooking.
Profile
- Stage Name: Yu
- Full Name: Tomiyasu Yu
- Native Name: 富安 悠
- Birthday: Apr 27, 2005
- Country of Birth: Japan
- Position:
- Height:
- Blood Type: O
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Tomoya
Tomoya is the second oldest member of NEXZ and the official leader of the group. He was born in Fukuoka. Before auditioning for NIZI Project 2, he was a JYP trainee for 2 years and 7 months. He started dancing at the age of 4 after his dad gifted him a DVD of Michael Jackson. He ranked first in the finals of NIZI Project 2.
Profile
- Stage Name: Tomoya
- Full Name: Uemura Tomoya
- Native Name: 植村 朋哉
- Birthday: Jan 19, 2006
- Country of Birth: Japan
- Position:
- Height:
- Blood Type: A
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Haru
Also born in 2006, is Osaka-born member Haru. Before NIZI Project 2, he was a JYP trainee for 6 months. He started dancing in 4th grade and since then has won many dance competitions. His final ranking in NIZI Project 2 was 2nd place. His favorite food is pizza.
Profile
- Stage Name: Haru
- Full Name: Inoue Haru
- Native Name: 井上 陽
- Birthday: Jan 23, 2006
- Country of Birth: Japan
- Position:
- Height:
- Blood Type: A
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Ken
The 3rd member born in 2006 is Ken. He is the only South Korean in NEXZ; all other members are Japanese. His parents are native Koreans and moved to Japan because of his father’s job. Ken was raised in Tokyo and studied elementary school and high school in Japan. He can speak both Korean and Japanese but is more comfortable with Japanese. He placed 4th place in NIZI Project 2. He is funny and sociable.
Profile
- Stage Name: Ken
- Full Name: So Gun
- Native Name: 소건
- Birthday: Sep 1, 2006
- Country of Birth: Japan
- Position:
- Height:
- Blood Type: O
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Seita
Seita is the 4th member born in 2006. He was born in Saitama, Japan. His family consists of his parents and a dog named Muu. Before NIZI Project 2, he had been training with JYP Entertainment for 7 months. Before that, he had been a model for 7 years. Seita was inspired to become an idol after watching Stray Kids. He placed 7th in the finale of NIZI Project 2.
Profile
- Stage Name: Seita
- Full Name: Kawashima Seita
- Native Name: 河嶋 星太
- Birthday: Nov 28, 2006
- Country of Birth: Japan
- Position:
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- Blood Type: A
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Yuhi
Komori Yuhi was born in Wakayama, Japan. He is the second youngest member of NEXZ. His family consists of his parents, a younger brother, and a younger sister. His hobbies include listening to music, doing sports, doing imitations, and composing. Before NIZI Project 2, he had been training with JYP Entertainment for 3 years. He placed 6th in the finals of NIZI Project 2.
Profile
- Stage Name: Yuhi
- Full Name: Komori Yuhi
- Native Name: 小森 優陽
- Birthday: May 11, 2007
- Country of Birth: Japan
- Position:
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- Blood Type: A
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Yuki
Yuki is the youngest member in NEXZ. He is from Hyogo, Japan. Yuki started dancing as a young child. He enjoys listening to music and watching YouTube videos. He ranked 3rd place in the NIZI Project 2 finale.
Profile
- Stage Name: Yuki
- Full Name: Nishiyama Yuki
- Native Name: 西山 裕貴
- Birthday:
- Country of Birth: Japan
- Position:
- Height:
- Blood Type: AB
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo