Entertainment · K-Culture & Anime · 6 hrs ago
NEXZ Name Their Favorite Songs Ahead of ‘SAUCIN’ Release
NEXZ discussed their music backstage at the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards in Hong Kong, where they also performed.
The seven-member South Korean and Japanese group spoke just days before the release of their fourth mini album, ‘SAUCIN’.
Asked about songs beyond the title track, Yuki picked ‘20 NOW,’ saying its lyrics fit the group at this point in their career.
SO GEON named their 2025 single ‘Beat-Boxer’ as a song that captures NEXZ’s energy and makes him want to perform.
NEXZ formed through the reality show ‘Nizi Project Season 2,’ a joint project by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan.
The group’s album release is the next step mentioned; no further plans were given.
NEXZ discussed their favorite songs from their upcoming mini album SAUCIN’ in a Billboard interview.
The seven-member group spoke backstage at the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards in Hong Kong.
Yuki praised “20 NOW,” saying its lyrics fit the group at this point in their career.
SO GEON named the group’s 2025 single “Beat-Boxer” as his favorite, citing its energy and power.
- Who
- NEXZ, a seven-member boy band.
- What
- The group discussed favorite songs from SAUCIN’ and their work in the studio.
- When
- The interview was published on October 16, 2026, days before SAUCIN’ was due to be released.
- Where
- Backstage at the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong.
- Why
- Billboard asked the group about SAUCIN’ and their in-studio work dynamic.
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NEXZ released the single “Beat-Boxer.
NEXZ spoke with Billboard backstage at the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards.
- Group size
- Seven members
- Upcoming album
- SAUCIN’, the group’s 4th mini album
- Interview venue
- Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong
- Yuki’s pick
- 20 NOW
- SO GEON’s pick
- Beat-Boxer,” released in 2025
What people are saying
From the first time I heard it, the melody and the lyrics, especially the lyrics, fit us perfectly right now.
Even listening to it now, this song really feels like it captures NEXZ’s momentum and power well.