K-Pop Rising Star NEXZ Makes Electrifying Comeback with ‘O-RLY?’
Global K-Pop rookie group NEXZ, launched by JYP Entertainment, has stirred massive excitement with the release of their 2nd Mini Album titled ‘O-RLY?‘ on June 28, accompanied by a globally streamed comeback show via Mnet and M2 YouTube channel.
The new title track, ‘O-RLY?‘, delivers an old-school hip-hop vibe, bursting with youthful energy and messages of fearless self-expression. The group—composed of Tomoya, Yuu, Haru, Sogun, Seita, Huei, and Yuki—showcased powerful performances of their new songs, igniting reactions from fans across the globe.
Fans were also treated to unreleased VCR content and live stages of all new tracks. ‘Want More? One More!’ opened the show with humor and attitude, capturing NEXZ’s vibrant charm. The emotionally charged ‘Run With Me’, exclusively written by Stray Kids member Han, brought a heartfelt tone to the showcase.
The sultry harmonies of ‘Slo-mo‘ and explosive full choreography of ‘Simmer‘ highlighted the group’s vocal colors and dance precision, confirming their status as a performance powerhouse among K-Pop rookies.
NEXZ evoked laughter with their skit segment ‘BFF Palace’, where members engaged in comedic pair-matching games to find their “best friend” within the team. The fan-favorite duo Tomoya and Haru won the final match, showcasing their tight off-stage bond.
Addressing fans during the finale, NEXZ shared, “It was an honor to meet our fans this way. Performing this album was a joy—we hope fans will love ‘O-RLY?‘ as much as we enjoyed making it.”
Already making waves on the global charts, ‘O-RLY?’ debuted at No.1 on the Hanteo Chart on release day and topped the iTunes Japan Top Album Chart by the next morning. Its title track quickly rose to the top of the Bugs real-time chart, signaling a strong comeback for JYP’s newest boy group, six years after debuting Stray Kids.
‘O-RLY?’ explores themes of breaking stereotypes, embodying freedom, and celebrating self-identity—bold concepts for this breakout group. With clever choreography and dazzling stage presence, NEXZ has officially set the tone for a dynamic second chapter in their musical journey.
