NEXZ Members Profile and Facts:
NEXZ (ネクスジ / 넥스지) is a 7-member global boy group under JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment, consisting of Tomoya, Yu, Haru, So Geon, Seita, Hyui, and Yuki. The group was formed from the survival show, Nizi Project Season 2. They made their Korean debut on May 20, 2024, with their first single album, Ride the Vibe. They made their Japanese debut on August 21, 2024.
Group Name Explanation: NEXZ stands for Next Z(G)eneration and it’s named after the survival show. It’s meant to convey the message that the members will lead the next generation together to deliver new music, performances, etc. in a new era.
Official Greeting: “Hello. We are NEXZ!”
NEXZ Official Fandom Name: NEX2Y (넥스티)
Fandom Name Explanation: It stands for NEXT TO YOU. NEX2Y are beings who are always by NEXZ side, supporting everyone.
NEXZ Official Color: N/A
NEXZ Official Logo & Signature Character:
Latest Dorm Arrangement (Updated in July 2024):
Tomoya & Haru
Yu, So Geon, & Yuki
Seita & Hyui
Official SNS:
Website: nexz.jype.com / nexz-official.com
Japanese Fanclub: NEXZ
Instagram: @real_nexz
X: @NEXZ_official
TikTok: @nexz_official
YouTube: NEXZ
Facebook: NEXZ Official
Naver Blog: NEXZ
NEXZ Member Profiles:
Tomoya
Stage Name: Tomoya (トモヤ / 토모야)
Birth Name: Uemura Tomoya (植村 朋哉)
Position(s): Leader
Birthdate: January 19th, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Japanese
Animal Symbol: Penguin
Tomoya Facts:
– He was born in Fukuoka, Japan.
– His family consists of him, his parents, and his two older sisters.
– He was a JYP Ent. trainee for 2 years and 7 months. Tomoya began his journey as a trainee at the age of 13.
– He loves dancing. He has been learning to dance for 12 years.
– Tomoya has done popping, rocking, and house dance since he was 4 years old.
– His dad gave him a Michael Jackson’s DVD when he was 4 years old, ever since then he has been dancing.
– In his 3rd grade, Tomoya participated in a dance competition, Challenge Cup.
– He has also participated in All Japan Super Kids Dance Contest 2016, Dance Cup 2017, as well as WDC Kids Allstyle 2019.
– A type of dance he’s most confident in is dancing sexy.
– Tomoya enjoys fooling around.
– As a trainee, he spent time with Mako, Rima, and Miihi (NiziU).
– In his mind, Tomoya thought that he didn’t have the right to call them his friends anymore.
– A habit of his is watching the members from behind. (source)
– He composes music.
– He hates bugs.
– His attractive feature is his face. (source)
– He is interested in Tanghulu.
– The superpower he’d like to have is teleportation. (source)
– His life goal is to be part of NEXZ forever. (source)
– He ranked 1st place and was the first member to be revealed.
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Yu
Stage Name: Yu (ユウ / 유우)
Birth Name: Tomiyasu Yu (富安 悠 / 토미야스 유)
Position(s): Visual
Birthdate: April 27th, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: N/A
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ESFP (previously ENTJ)
Nationality: Japanese
Animal Symbol: Puma
Yu Facts:
– Yu was born in Fukuoka, Japan.
– His family consists of him, his parents, his older sister, and his younger sister.
– He is the oldest member in the group.
– The dog breed he is most alike is the Doberman, according to himself.
– Hobbies: Making sweets, gaming, cooking.
– He has been to a few auditions prior to Nizi Project 2.
– A hobby of his is skateboarding.
– His only dream and goal was to be an idol.
– Yu has been breakdancing for 9 years (as of 2024).
– Yu is great at cooking and loves to cook for the members.
– One day, he wants to be rich so he can give back to his mom for working hard in raising him.
– His habit is reacting. (source)
– He is into making snacks, he really likes desserts.
– He is not a big fan of ghosts. (source)
– His attractive feature is his mole under his eye.
– He is interested in colognes.
– Yu has 3 cats. (source)
– The superpower he’d like to have is teleportation. (source)
– His life goal is to top the Billboard charts. (source)
– He ranked 5th place in the finals.
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Haru
Stage Name: Haru (ハル / 하루)
Birth Name: Inoue Haru (井上 陽 / 이노우에 하루)
Position(s): Dance Leader
Birthdate: January 23rd, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENTJ (previously ISTJ)
Nationality: Japanese
Animal Symbol: White Bear
Haru Facts:
– He was born in Osaka, Japan.
– His family consists him, his parents, and his older sister (2000).
– So Geon’s nickname for Haru is Bear.
– Haru was a JYP Ent. trainee for 6 months.
– Due to the pandemic, he had to take an online lesson in Japan for 2 months, and for 4 months he practiced in South Korea.
– Since Haru was little, he watched his older sister dance.
– He began dancing in the 4th grade.
– He has won Best 8 in a popping dance competition.
– For 4 years, Haru has been doing popping.
– He has a to-do list which he follows everyday on his phone.
– His favorite food is pizza.
– His habit is people watching. (source)
– He is into fashion, taking walks, listening to music, and discovering new music.
– Haru likes sweets and beautiful sceneries. (source)
– He hates anything boring.
– His attractive feature is his eyebrows. (source)
– He is interested in fashion.
– The superpower he’d like to have is short sleeping. (source)
– His life goal is for NEXZ to become the coolest group in the world.
– He ranked 2nd place in the finals.
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So Geon
Stage Name: So Geon (ソ ゴン / 소건)
Former Stage Name: Ken (ケン)
Birth Name: So Ken (소건)
Position(s): N/A
Birthdate: September 13th, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: N/A
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Korean
Animal Symbol: Siberian Husky
So Geon Facts:
– He was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan.
– Both his parents were born and raised in Korea.
– His family consists of him, his parents, his older sisters (2002 & 2003), and his younger sister (2011).
– So Geon speaks Japanese fluently and can speak a bit of Korean.
– He is good at playing soccer and table tennis.
– Ever since he was little, he loved to sing and dance with his sisters.
– So Geon calls himself a prankster.
– He has only learned basic dance moves for one year (as of 2024).
– Greeting Phrase: “I can We Can So Ken.“
– His habit is laughing out loud. (source)
– He is into photography. His favorite item is his camera.
– He hates cilantro. (source)
– His attractive feature is the mole by his mouth.
– He is interested in fashion.
– The superpower he’d like to have is teleportation. (source)
– His life goal is for NEXZ to be loved by many people. (source)
– He ranked 4th place in the finals.
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Seita
Stage Name: Seita (セイタ / 세이타)
Birth Name: Kawashima Seita (河嶋 星太 / 카와시마 세이타)
Position(s): Rapper
Birthdate: November 28th, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFJ (previously ISFJ)
Nationality: Japanese
Animal Symbol: Deer
Seita Facts:
– Seita was born in Saitama, Japan.
– His family consists of him, his parents, and his older brother (1997).
– He has a dog named Muu.
– His nickname is Sei-chan.
– He was a JYP trainee and was a trainee for 7 months.
– For 7 years, Seita has been working as a model.
– He wanted to be an idol after listening to Stray Kids as he received dreams from them.
– The most challenging thing for him was when he first came to South Korea.
– His habit is smiling when making eye contact. (source)
– He enjoys reading books.
– He hates dark and small spaces. (source)
– His attractive feature is his sunkissed complexion. (source)
– He is interested in fashion.
– The superpower he’d like to have is mind reading. (source)
– His life goal is to have all 7 members stay as NEXZ. (source)
– He ranked 7th place and was the final member to be revealed.
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Hyui
Stage Name: Hyui (ヒュイ / 휴이)
Former Stage Name: Yuhi (ユウヒ)
Birth Name: Komori Yuhi (小森 優陽 / 코모리 유우히)
Position(s): Rapper
Birthdate: May 11th, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFP (previously ISFP)
Nationality: Japanese
Animal Symbol: Chipmunk
Hyui Facts:
– Hyui was born in Wakayama, Japan.
– Hyui’s family consists of him, his parents, his younger brother, and his younger sister.
– His birth name “Yuhi” means bright sun. He has a bright smile which can make people happy.
– His older brothers always go to him when they’re tired and need an energy boost.
– His nickname is Melody Maker.
– Hyui was a JYP Ent. trainee for 3 years.
– He studied dance for 3 years before becoming a trainee.
– Hobbies: Listening to music, sports, imitations, and composing.
– He likes the nature.
– His habit is touching his lips when concentrating. (source)
– He enjoys working out.
– He likes NEX2Y (the fandom). (source)
– He hates amusement park rides.
– His attractive feature is his smile. (source)
– He is interested in watching anime.
– The superpower he’d like to have is teleportation. (source)
– His life goal is to win the grand prize at the end-of-the-year awards ceremony. (source)
– He ranked 6th place in the finals.
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Yuki
Stage Name: Yuki (ユウキ / 유키)
Birth Name: Nishiyama Yuki (西山 裕貴 / 니시야마 유우키)
Position(s): Youngest
Birthdate: September 20th, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: N/A
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: INTP (previously ENFP)
Nationality: Japanese
Animal Symbol: Otter
Yuki Facts:
– He was born in Hyōgo, Japan.
– His family consists of him, his parents, and his younger brother.
– His nickname is Miniuyu.
– He is the youngest and shortest member.
– He ended up auditioning for the show as a chance for him to bring out more of his character.
– Ever since he was little, he has been dancing.
– He wishes to perform on a larger stage.
– Yuki believes in himself and enjoys music.
– He enjoys watching videos on YouTube.
– His habit is making dad jokes. (source)
– His favorite snacks are chips.
– He likes eating fruits.
– He hates fighting. (source)
– His attractive feature is his cuteness.
– He is interested in photography.
– The superpower he’d like to have is teleportation. (source)
– His life goal is to make music as NEXZ forever. (source)
– He ranked 3rd place in the finals.
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Note 2: Tomoya & Haru‘s Chinese Zodiac signs are Rooster, because the year of the dog in 2006 started on January 26, after their birthdays.
Note 3: Yu‘s Visual position was confirmed on CLUB NEXZ. Haru‘s Dance Leader position was revealed on CLUB NEXZ. Seita & Hyui‘s Rapper positions were confirmed on CLUB NEXZ EP.4.
Note 4: Yu, Haru, Hyui, and Yuki‘s MBTI Types have since been changed (source). Seita‘s MBTI Type was changed from ISFJ to INFJ in 2024 (source).
For Reference On MBTI Types:
E = Extroverted, I = Introverted
N = Intuitive, S = Observant
T = Thinking, F = Feeling
P = Perceiving, J = Judging
Note 5: Yu, So Geon, & Yuki‘s current roommates arrangement was confirmed during a fansign. Seita & Hyui‘s current roommates arrangement was confirmed during Commentary Road.
Note 6: Any information regarding the members’ siblings will not be included as to not invade the siblings’ privacy. However information such as birthyear can be included if the members’ themselves reveals it during lives, interviews, etc.
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Related:
NEXZ Discography
NEXZ Members That Share A Birthday With Other Idols
Nizi Project Season 2 (Survival Show) Contestants Profile
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