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Nowz (Korean: 나우즈; RR: Naujeu; stylized in all caps; formerly known as Nowadays) is a South Korean boy band formed by Cube Entertainment in 2023. The group consists of five members: Hyeonbin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jinhyuk, and Siyun. They debuted on April 2, 2024, with the eponymous single album Nowadays.
Key Information
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Name
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The group's original name contains "a strong aspiration to make the public and fans' curious about "Now" and a bold ambition to provide special memories for the "Days" the group will create together in the future".[1]
The group's new name NOWZ means 'drawing infinite possibilities at this moment', combining 'NOW' which means the present and 'Z' which symbolizes expanded possibilities and a new beginning, not the end.[2]
History
[edit]2019–2023: Pre-debut and formation
[edit]In 2019, Hyeonbin participated in Mnet's reality competition survival series Produce X 101, where he was eliminated on episode 11 and placed 30th rank overall.[3][4]
On October 30, 2023, Cube Entertainment announced that they planned to launch a new boy group consists of five members in first quarter of 2024.[5]
On November 9, 2023, it was confirmed that Hyeonbin would be debuting in Cube's new boy group.[6]
2024: Debut, "Rainy Day", Nowhere, "Let's Get It"
[edit]On March 4, Cube officially introduced Nowadays and opened their social media accounts.[7] They also released a video titled "Now, A _____ Days" with the words: "Now, A", "Days", "Curious", "Dreamy" and "Youthful", hinting at the group's concept and theme.[8] On March 7, the five members were officially introduced to the public.[9] On March 13, Nowadays released a logo motion for their eponymous debut single album.[10] On March 19, Nowadays released a performance video for their song "Now" which would be included in their debut single album.[11]
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On April 2, Nowadays officially debuted with their eponymous single album and its lead single "OoWee" along with a music video.[12] They also held a press and fan showcases at Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Hannam-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul on the afternoon and evening of the same day, respectively.[13][14]
On July 11, it was announced that Nowadays would be releasing a single "Rainy Day", a remake single of "On Rainy Days" originally by Beast. Pentagon's Hui participated as a producer for the single. The remake was released on July 16.[15] The following month, the group released their second single album Nowhere on August 27 with the lead single "Why Not?".[16]
On November 21, the group released a new single titled "Let's Get It", an "addictive" hip-hop genre song with strong electronic sounds added to unique string instruments.[17]
2025–present: New name, Ignition
[edit]On June 2, Nowadays announced on social media that they would be re-branding as Nowz. Nowz released the pre-release single "Fly to the Youth" on June 17 as part of their upcoming EP, with labelmate Yuqi participating as a producer for the EP.[18] On June 18, Nowz revealed their first EP Ignition would be releasing on July 9.[19]
Public image
[edit]Nowadays initially promoted their own genre called "Days pop" with the notion that it "will permeate everyone's daily lives".[1][20]
Members
[edit]Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR [22] | |||
| Ignition |
Track listing
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Single albums
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR [22] | |||
| Nowadays |
Track listing
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10 |
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| Nowhere |
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6 |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| KOR Down. [26] | |||
| Nowadays | |||
| "OoWee" | 2024 | 154 | Nowadays |
| "Rainy Day" (비가 오는 날엔; 2024 Remake version) | 138 | Non-album single | |
| "Why Not?" | 90 | Nowhere | |
| "Let's Get It" (렛츠기릿) | 36 | Non-album single | |
| Nowz | |||
| "Fly to the Youth" (자유롭게 날아) | 2025 | 84 | Ignition |
| "Everglow" | 25 | ||
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea Grand Music Awards | 2024 | IS Rookies | Nowadays | Won | [27] |
| MAMA Awards | 2024 | Artist of the Year | Nominated | [28] | |
| Best New Male Artist | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Han, Hae-sun (April 2, 2024). '큐브 신인' 나우어데이즈 "그룹명 뜻? 일상에 특별한 추억+위로 주고 싶다는 뜻" ['Cube Rookies' Nowadays "What does the group name mean? It means we want to give special memories + comfort in everyday life"] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "나우어데이즈→나우즈, 그룹명 변경". m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ Lee, Jung-beom (May 2, 2019). '프로듀스 X 101'(프듀 시즌4), 제작진이 꼽은 관전포인트 세 가지는? ['Produce X 101' (Produce Season 4), what are the three highlights chosen by the production team?] (in Korean). Top Star News. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Nate.
- ^ Park, So-young (July 19, 2019). 이진우·이협에 최수환·김국헌까지..'프듀X101' 탈락자들 작별인사 모음집 [종합] [From Lee Jin-woo and Lee Hyeop to Choi Soo-hwan and Kim Kook-heon..A collection of farewell messages from those who were eliminated from 'Produce 101' [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Jin-seok (October 30, 2023). [단독]큐브, 8년만에 보이그룹 론칭... 나우어데이즈(가칭) [[Exclusive] Cube launches boy group after 8 years... Now Days (tentative name)] (in Korean). JTBC. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jang, Jin-ri (November 9, 2023). [단독]'프로듀스X101' 김현빈, 큐브 새 보이그룹 멤버로 정식 데뷔 [[Exclusive] 'ProduceX101' Kim Hyeon-bin officially debuts as a member of Cube's new boy group] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Ji, Seung-hun (March 4, 2024). 큐브엔터, 8년만 새 보이그룹 론칭...그룹명 '나우어데이즈' [Cube Entertainment launches new boy group after 8 years...Group name 'Nowadays'] (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. Archived from the original on March 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoon, So-yeon (March 4, 2024). "Cube Entertainment teases debut of boy band Nowadays". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Soo-jin (March 7, 2024). '큐브 신예' NOWADAYS(나우어데이즈), 멤버별 개인 포스터 첫 공개 '美친 비주얼 ['Cube Rookie' NOWADAYS, first individual poster for each member, 'Aesthetic-friendly visuals'] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, Kyul (March 13, 2024). '큐브 신예' 나우어데이즈, 데뷔 앨범 로고 모션 공개 ['Cube Rookie' Nowadays Reveals Debut Album Logo Motion] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Min-ji (March 19, 2024). '큐브 신인' 나우어데이즈, 강렬한 퍼포먼스 비디오 오픈 ['Cube Rookie' Nowadays, powerful performance video released] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Ha-na (April 2, 2024). "어디든 GO" 큐브 신인 나우어데이즈, 괴물신인 향한 첫걸음 'OoWee'[들어보고서] ["GO anywhere" Cube rookies Nowadays, first step towards monster rookies 'OoWee' [Listen report]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Myung, Hee-sook (April 2, 2024). '프듀' 현빈, 5년 만에 데뷔...나우어데이즈 이끌 리더로 '우뚝' (엑's 현장)[종합] ['Produce' Hyeonbin debuts after 5 years...'Standing tall' as the leader of Nowadays (Ex's on-site) [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Geum, Bit-na (April 3, 2024). '괴물 신인' 나우어데이즈, 데뷔 첫 쇼케이스 마무리...팬들과 함께 만든 첫 추억의 페이지 ['Monster Rookie' Nowadays concludes their first showcase after debut...The first memory page created with fans] (in Korean). MK Sports. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, Soo-in (July 13, 2024). 큐브 신인 나우어데이즈X펜타곤 후이, 비스트 '비가 오는 날엔' 리메이크 [Cube's rookie Nowadays X Pentagon's Hui, worked together for Beast's 'On Rainy Day' remake] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved July 15, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ NOWADAYS 2nd Single NOWHERE on x.com
- ^ "나우어데이즈, 새 싱글 '렛츠기릿 (Let's get it)' 발매". m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ NOWZ (나우즈) 1st Mini Album (IGNITION) on x.com
- ^ NOWZ (나우즈) 1st Mini Album on x.com
- ^ Hwnag, Hye-jin (March 18, 2024). '큐브 신인' 나우어데이즈, 4월 2일 데뷔…타이틀곡 'OoWee' ['Cube Rookie' Nowadays debuts on April 2nd… Title song 'OoWee'] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Kim, Ji-hye (April 2, 2024). "괴물 신인 등장이요".. 나우어데이즈 '우위'로 신인상 정조준 [종합] ["A monster rookie appears." Now Days aims for the Rookie of the Year Award with 'Supremacy' [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b "Nowadays (2024)". Circle Chart. March 31 – April 6, 2024.
- "Nowhere (2024)". Circle Chart. August 25–31, 2024.
- "Ignition (2025)". Circle Chart. July 6–12, 2025.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – July, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 10, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Cumulative Sales of Nowadays:
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 14, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 15, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 16, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 17, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 18, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 21, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 22, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 23, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 26, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 27, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 42, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Cumulative Sales of Nowhere:
- "Circle Album Chart – August, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 36, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 39, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 40, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 44, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 47, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 48, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 51, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 7, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ Peak position on Circle Download Chart:
- "OoWee". Circle Chart (in Korean). March 31 – April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- "Rainy Day". Circle Chart (in Korean). July 14–20, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- "Why Not". Circle Chart (in Korean). August 25–31, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- "Let's Get It". Circle Chart (in Korean). November 24–30, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- "Fly to the Youth". Circle Chart (in Korean). June 15–21, 2025. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- "Everglow". Circle Chart (in Korean). June 6–12, 2025. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ Choi, Hee-jae (November 17, 2024). 에스파·데이식스·에이티즈, '최고 영예' 그랜드상 품었다 [2024 KGMA](종합) [Aespa, Day6, Ateez, 'Highest Honor' Grand Prize [2024 KGMA] (Full)]. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 18, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff (November 24, 2024). "Here Are the 2024 MAMA Awards Winners". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
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