Next (Chinese group)
NEXT | |
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Also known as | 乐华七子NEXT |
Origin | China |
Genres | C-pop |
Years active | 2018–present |
Labels | Yuehua Entertainment |
Members |
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Next (Chinese: 乐华七子NEXT; pinyin: Yuè Huá Qī Zi NEXT ; Hangul: 넥스트; stylized as NEXT) is a Chinese boy group signed to Yuehua Entertainment. The group consists of seven members: Zhu Zhengting, Bi Wenjun, Huang Xinchun, Fan Chengcheng, Justin Huang, Ding Zeren, and Li Quanzhe.
The group originally debuted as NEX7 in June 2018 and has released two EPs. In November 2019, the group renamed as NEXT with the release of their third EP Next Begins, in which Fan Chengcheng did not participate.[1]
History
[edit]Pre-debut
[edit]In 2017, members Zhu Zhengting and Justin took part in Korea's Produce 101, gaining international attention. In 2018, as Yuehua Entertainment trainees, the septet competed in China's Idol Producer. After three months and 12 episodes, members Zhu Zhengting, Justin, and Fan Chengcheng joined the final project group Nine Percent.[2]
2018: Debut
[edit]The group debuted on June 21, 2018, with the first part of their debut EP The First and its lead single "Wait a Minute".[3] They continue released more part of their debut EP titled The First II on July 18 followed by The First III on August 17.[4] The group released their second EP Next To You on December 7.[5]
2019: Renamed as NEXT
[edit]On November 8, 2019, the group continue their activities as NEXT (乐华七子NEXT) while also releasing their third EP, Next Begins.[6]
2020: My Love
[edit]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.[7]
Members
[edit]- Zhu Zhengting (朱正廷)
- Bi Wenjun (毕雯珺)
- Huang Xinchun (黄新淳)
- Fan Chengcheng (范丞丞)
- Justin Huang (黄明昊)
- Ding Zeren (丁泽仁)
- Li Quanzhe (李权哲)
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]Title | Details | Sales |
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Next To You |
Track listing
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CHN: 212,768[8] |
Extended plays
[edit]Title | Details | Sales |
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The First |
Track listing
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CHN: 863,463[9] |
The First II |
Track listing
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CHN: 394,585[10] |
The First III |
Track listing
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CHN: 432,993[11] |
Next Begins |
Track listing
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CHN: 63,698[12] |
Singles
[edit]Title | Year | Album |
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"Wait A Minute" | 2018 | The First I |
"Let Me Be Your Fire" | The First II | |
"Attention" | The First III | |
"Back To You" | Next To You | |
"WYTB (What You Talkin' Bout)" | 2019 | Next Begins |
"My Love" | 2020 | Non-album singles |
Soundtrack appearances
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ https://m.163.com/dy/article/EU2D4IE50537AI3Y.html?spss=adap_pc
- ^ "NINE PERCENT首张专辑正售开启 再公开四首新歌" [NINE PERCENT's new album is out, four new songs released]. people.cn (in Chinese). November 20, 2018. Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "乐华七子NEXT首张音乐专辑发布 分享会日期曝光". people.cn (in Chinese). June 21, 2018. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "乐华七子NEXT《THE FIRST》III七夕甜蜜上线". people.cn. August 21, 2018. Archived from the original on June 6, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ Hu, Yi (December 17, 2018). "乐华七子NEXT《Back To You》高质感MV惊喜发布". Rednet.cn. Archived from the original on June 6, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ Yuehua Entertainment (November 8, 2019). "乐华七子出道专辑《NEXT BEGINS》发布 新歌守望初心". Sina. Archived from the original on April 26, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ NEXT (넥스트) – My Love MV. December 28, 2020. Archived from the original on August 6, 2022.
- ^ "NEXT TO YOU Cumulative Sales". y.sajou.net. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ ""The First" Cumulative Sales". y.sajou.net. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ ""The First II" Cumulative Sales". y.sajou.net. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ ""The First III" Cumulative Sales". y.sajou.net. Archived from the original on October 23, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ ""Next Begins" Cumulative Sales". y.sajou.net. Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2021.