NEXZ Proves Its Deep JYP DNA on Stage… Success of Asian Tour Amid the Composure of a Third-Year Debut [Star On-Site] [Comprehensive Report]

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The boy group NEXZ fully demonstrated its true worth as a "performance powerhouse."

On the 18th, NEXZ (Tomoya, Yuu, Haru, So Gun, Seita, Hui, Yuki) held their first Asian tour, "SAUCIN' THE WORLD," at the Olympic Hall in Seoul Songpa-gu's Olympic Park.

That day, NEXZ heated up the venue from the opening by consecutively performing the title track of their second single, "Mmchk," followed by "NALLINA" and "O-RLY?"

"SAUCIN' THE WORLD" marks the beginning of NEXZ's first Asian tour since their debut in May 2024. It is also their second concert held domestically, following last October's special concert, "ONE BEAT."

Formed through the survival audition program "Nizi Project Season 2," jointly planned by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Japan, NEXZ is a seven-member multinational boy group. The team name is an abbreviation of "Next Z(G)eneration," signifying their mission to lead the next generation with new music and performances.

Because the members have been exposed to various dance genres since childhood, all seven possess a wide spectrum of dance skills. As a result, they have gained global popularity by earning epithets such as "next-generation performance powerhouse," "group where everyone has golden chopsticks for dancing," and "next-generation performance master" immediately after their debut.

These epithets were proven on stage. NEXZ completely captivated the audience's attention not only with group stages but also with performances that highlighted the distinct individual abilities of all seven members. Starting with Yuu's solo performance, a non-stop dance feast unfolded featuring intro solo performances by Seita, Hui, and Haru, So Gun's bridge performance, Yuki's outro performance, and Tomoya's intense dance break.

NEXZ cleverly utilized the advantages of the Olympic Hall to further narrow the distance with the audience. Leveraging the venue's characteristic of having a short distance between the stage and the seating area, in the middle of the concert, they walked directly through every corner of the first and second floors, as well as the standing section, making eye contact with fans one by one. In particular, when their part came up while moving, they performed flawlessly even while gripping the aisle railings, showcasing the essence of a communicative concert that breathes closely with the audience.

Furthermore, songs in which members directly participated were placed throughout the setlist, offering a glimpse into their musical growth. Stages for the title track "Mmchk," in which Tomoya, Hui, and Yuki participated in lyric writing; "APPETITE," in which Tomoya, Haru, and Hui participated in both lyric writing and composition; and "20 NOW," in which Tomoya participated in lyric writing and composition, drew attention.

Above all, this concert was a venue proving that NEXZ has perfectly inherited JYP Entertainment's unique solid fundamentals and passion for the stage, so-called "JYP DNA." Despite being in their third year since debut, their composure in controlling the stage and outstanding command power clearly showed that NEXZ is steadily growing into a core figure who will lead the next generation of JYP, surpassing the status of a simple rookie.

In particular, during the encore stage, Tomoya and Yuki burst with energy by passionately singing "HYPEMAN," which they solely wrote lyrics for. The song that closed the concert, "Next To Me," featured sole lyric writing participation from all seven members and compositional contributions from Tomoya and Haru, leaving fans with unforgettable deep emotion and lingering resonance.

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