NEXT (Chinese band)
NEXT formerly known as NEX7 (Chinese: 乐华七子NEXT; pinyin: Yuè Huá Qī Zi NEXT) is a seven-member Chinese boy-group under Yuehua Entertainment. They debuted on June 21, 2018, with the song "Wait a Minute" and officially redebuted as NEXT on November 8, 2019, with the song "WYTB".
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Also known as | 乐华NEXT |
Origin | China |
Genres | C-pop |
Years active | 2018–present |
Labels | Yuehua Entertainment |
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History
Pre-debut
Prior to debuting, members Zhu Zhengting and Justin took part in Korea's Produce 101, placing 51st and 43rd respectively and gaining international attention. As Yuehua Entertainment trainees, all members competed in China's Idol Producer where Fan Chengcheng, Justin and Zhu Zhengting placed 3rd, 4th and 6th respectively, making it into the final project group Nine Percent.[1]
Debut
The group debuted on June 21, 2018, with the EP, The First, and its lead single "Wait a Minute".[2] Their second EP, The First II, was released on July 18 followed by their third EP, The First III, on August 17.[3] The group's first studio album, Next To You, was released on December 7.[4]
2019: Officially Debuted as NEXT
On November 8, 2019, the group officially debuted as NEXT (乐华NEXT) while also releasing their fourth EP, Next Begins.[5] Fan Chengcheng was missing in this comeback due to schedule conflicts but is still in the group.
2020: My Love
On September 29, 2020, the group released a new single entitled "My Love". On October 9, an animated music video was released to accompany it.[6]
Members
- Zhu Zhengting (朱正廷)
- Bi Wenjun (毕雯珺)
- Huang Xinchun (黄新淳)
- Ding Zeren (丁泽仁)
- Fan Chengcheng (范丞丞)
- Li Quanzhe (李权哲)
- Justin (黄明昊)
Discography
Studio albums
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Next To You |
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Extended plays
Title | Details |
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The First |
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The First II |
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The First III |
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Next Begins |
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Soundtrack appearances
Title | Year | OST |
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"Stay by your Side" (陪在你身旁) | 2018 | Happy Camp OST |
"Together" (在一起) | Legend of the Ancient Sword OST | |
"少年可期" | 2019 | Master In The House OST |
"Mission No. 1" (头号任务) | Top Task OST | |
References
- "NINE PERCENT首张专辑正售开启 再公开四首新歌". people.cn. November 20, 2018.
- "乐华七子NEXT首张音乐专辑发布 分享会日期曝光". people.cn. June 21, 2018.
- "乐华七子NEXT《THE FIRST》Ⅲ七夕甜蜜上线". people.cn. August 21, 2018.
- "乐华七子NEXT《Back To You》高质感MV惊喜发布". Rednet.cn.
- "乐华七子出道专辑《NEXT BEGINS》发布 新歌守望初心". Sina. November 8, 2019.
- "NEXT (넥스트) - My Love MV". Youtube. October 9, 2020.