Nowz, 2nd anniversary of debut, "Powerful group wants to win first place on music shows."" [a question and answer]

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The group NOWZ celebrates its second anniversary.

Nowz (Hyun Bin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jinhyuk, Siyoon) made their first step into the music industry with their debut single "NOWADAYS" on April 2, 2024, and rebranded the group as "NOWZ" in May last year and built a new world of music.

Nowz's new challenge led to a "career high." Last year, he released his first mini-first album "IGNITION" and topped the daily chart of Chinese QQ music songs with his pre-released song "Feat. Yuqi (YUQI)." In addition, he was selected as Billboard's "K-POP Rookie of the Month" and succeeded in making his local debut with the Japanese EP "NOWZ" to expand his global influence.

The first fan concert was also successfully completed. On the 28th of last month, Nowz held "2026 NOWZ FAN-CON [Run with me, NOW]" at Myeonghwa Live Hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, to prove its true value as a "high-end performer."

To mark the second anniversary of its debut, Nowz will hold "NOWZ POP-UP STORE [ZiGmini]" at Cubi Story on the first floor of Cube Entertainment in Seongsu-dong, Seoul for a total of four days from this day to the 5th. Various goods and contents using characters such as rabbits (Hyun-bin), dogs (Yoon), koalas (Younwoo), bears (Jin-hyuk), and foxes (Si-yoon), which represent the members, will be provided to provide special pleasure to fans.

Nowz, who has been engaged in various activities over the past year, shared his feelings on the second anniversary of his debut through his agency Cube Entertainment.

Q. How do you feel about the 2nd anniversary of your debut after rebranding?

Hyun Bin: It's already been two years with Day-Ann (fandom name), so it feels new. I'm looking forward to the time ahead, as we've gotten closer to the members and Day-Ann.

Y: For the past two years, we've had a lot of precious time with the members and Day &. After the rebranding, I was able to make Nowz's own color clearer, and I feel that the teamwork became stronger in the process.

Si-yoon: It doesn't feel real. I think it's because I've had so much experience and fun, so I'm looking forward to what will happen in the future! For the past two years, each member has been finding and developing their own charms and strengths, and now I think they are much cooler and more relaxed than when they debuted.

Q. How do you want to define the music and performance of Nowz at the moment, and what direction do you want to show in the future? Please explain in three keywords.

Yoon: I think it's Nowz's own 'musicality', 'teamwork', and 'growth'. I want to establish myself as a non-fungible group!

Yeonwoo: Nowz has a performance and music world that can give you powerful energy. In the future, I want to be an irreplaceable group, a group whose stage is fun, and a group that is hard to get out of once it falls out.

Jinhyuk: 'passion', 'sincere', 'effort'. I want to be on stage with my best performance.

Q. Last year, he was selected as the Billboard K-pop Rookie of the Month, and he has continued various activities until his debut in Japan this year. When did you feel you've grown the most in the meantime?

Yeon-woo: I feel like I'm getting more relaxed little by little from the performance, the vocals, and the way I play on stage. In particular, when I saw them cope with sudden unexpected situations, I felt, 'I'm getting more and more experienced.'

Jin-hyuk: I think I grew a lot while preparing for my debut in Japan. The process that I prepared by thinking deeply about both recording and choreography was very helpful.

Siyoon: I remember the most when I performed at KCON LA main stage. It was a moment when the cheers of the fans that we heard on the stage made us realize that Nowz has grown a lot.

Q. How do you feel about successfully finishing the fan concert "Run with me, NOW". What did you feel the most about being on stage?

Hyun Bin: As it was my first fan concert, I felt really proud and new. Especially, it was a happier time because I was able to perform my own song.

Yeon-woo: I was grateful to Day-Ann for giving me precious opportunities and experiences, and I felt once again that standing on stage is the most shining moment.

Jin-hyuk: I thought, "I really love the stage," and I made a commitment to work harder for Day-Ann who came to see us.

Q. Starting with the 2nd anniversary of your debut, what is a goal that Nowz wants to achieve this year?

Hyun Bin: I really want to win first place on a music show this year.

Yoon: I want to win first place on music shows, and I will continue to work hard to show you various sides!

Si-yoon: I want to be on a bigger stage than last year. I want to win first place on a music show!

Q. Lastly, please say something to Day-Ann.

Hyun Bin: We've been together for 2 years already. We've made many happy memories over the past two years, and I hope we can make more good memories in the future. Thank you always.

Yoon: Thank you so much for the 2nd anniversary of Dayanne! Let's make a lot of good memories together.

Yeon-woo: Our Day-Ann who always gives us a lot of support and love. I say "thank you" a lot, but I think it's not enough to say it a hundred or a thousand times, and thank you for always being by our side and walking on the path we walk together. We'll continue to be a NOWZ that repays our precious hearts. I like it a lot!

JIN HYUK: We will always work hard and move forward so that we can give more happiness to Day-Ann who always looks at us, so please join us on this journey. I love you.

Siyoon: Thank you for always supporting and loving Nowz. I will repay you with better music and performances. Thank you for being with us for 2 years and let's continue to be together!

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