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.jpg) Nowz in April 2024 From L-R: Hyeonbin, Yeonwoo, Siyun, Jinhyuk, and Yoon | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Nowadays (2024–2025) |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Label | Cube |
| Members |
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| Website | cubeent.co.kr/cube_nowadays |
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.
Name
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
2019–2023: Pre-debut and formation
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"
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
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
Nowadays initially promoted their own genre called "Days pop" with the notion that it "will permeate everyone's daily lives".[1][20]
Members
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR [22] | |||
| Ignition |
Track listing
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3 |
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Single albums
| 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 |
Track listing
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6 |
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| Play Ball |
Track listing
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9 |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Down. [27] | |||
| 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 | ||
| "Home Run" | 105 | Play Ball | |
| "Japanese" | |||
| "Ammo" (feat. YRD Leo) |
2026 | — | Non-album single |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea Grand Music Awards | 2024 | IS Rookies | Nowadays | Won | [28] |
| MAMA Awards | 2024 | Artist of the Year | Nominated | [29] | |
| Best New Male Artist | Nominated |
References
- ^ 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.
- "Play Ball (2025)". Circle Chart. November 23–29, 2025.
- ^ Cumulative Sales of Ignition:
- "Circle Album Chart – July, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 10, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 44, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 19, 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.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – December, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 8, 2026. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ^ 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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