YU
NEXZ
Profile
YU is the oldest member of NEXZ. His performance interests include breaking and acrobatics.
He joined the team through Nizi Project Season 2 and made his official debut with NEXZ in May 2024.
Career Milestones & Artist Activities
Breaking and performance
In his 2026 interview, he described breaking as a personal strength and explained how performing live turns nervousness into excitement.
Rock in Rio with NEXZ
Performed with the group on the Palco Mundo stage in Brazil.
SAUCIN’, Mmchk and Hellmate
Participated in NEXZ’s Korean and Japanese releases and first arena tour.
Releases and first nationwide tour
Promoted O-RLY?, One Bite and Beat-Boxer, and toured Japan with NEXZ.
Official debut
Debuted as a member of NEXZ with Ride the Vibe.
Nizi Project Season 2
Selected for the seven-member team through the joint audition project.
Official Group SNS
These are NEXZ’s shared official channels.
News & Further Reading
YU talks about breaking, live performance and the encouragement he receives from fans.
Billboard Brasil · 2026NEXZ group interview ↗The members discuss the group’s first visit to Brazil.
JYP Entertainment · OfficialYU — Official member profile ↗Official birthday and portrait.