Nowadays (group) explained
Nowadays |
Landscape: | yes |
Origin: | Seoul, South Korea |
Genre: | K-pop |
Years Active: | –present |
Label: | Cube |
Current Members: | - Hyeonbin
- Yoon
- Yeonwoo
- Jinhyuk
- Siyun
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Nowadays (; stylized in all caps) 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 name contains a strong aspiration to make the public and fans' curiosity about "Now" and it's bold ambition to provide special memories for the "Days" the group will create together in the future.[1]
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.[2] [3]
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.[4]
On November 9, 2023, it was confirmed that Hyeonbin would be debuting in Cube's new boy group.[5]
2024–present: Preparation and debut
On March 4, Cube officially introduced Nowadays and opened their social media accounts.[6] 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.[7] On March 7, the five members were officially introduced to the public.[8] On March 13, Nowadays released a logo motion for their eponymous debut single album.[9] On March 19, Nowadays released a performance video for their song "Now" which would be included in their debut single album.[10]
On April 2, Nowadays officially debuted with their eponymous single album and its lead single "OoWee" along with a music video.[11] They also held a press and fan showcases at Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon and evening of the same day, respectively.[12] [13]
On July 11, Nowadays announced on their social media accounts that they will release "Rainy Day" (2024 Remake ver.), a digital single remake of Beast's "On Rainy Days", on July 16 and Hui of Pentagon participated in the overall production of the song including writing lyrics and composing.[14]
Public image
Nowadays promoted its own genre called Days pop and targeted global fans that will permeate everyone's daily lives.[15]
Members
- Hyeonbin (Korean: 현빈) – leader[16]
- Yoon (Korean: 윤)
- Yeonwoo (Korean: 연우)
- Jinhyuk (Korean: 진혁) – rapper
- Siyun (Korean: 시윤)
Discography
Single albums
Singles
Notes and References
- Web site: ko:'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". https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003225461. Naver. Star News. ko. Han. Hae-sun. April 2, 2024. April 4, 2024.
- Web site: ko:'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?. https://news.nate.com/view/20190502n46905. Nate. Top Star News. ko. Lee. Jung-beom. May 2, 2019. April 4, 2024.
- Web site: ko: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]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004049729. Naver. Osen. ko. Park. So-young. July 19, 2019. April 4, 2024. April 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240404052436/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004049729. live.
- Web site: ko:[단독]큐브, 8년만에 보이그룹 론칭... 나우어데이즈(가칭). [Exclusive] Cube launches boy group after 8 years... Now Days (tentative name). https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000365071. Naver. JTBC News. ko. Kim. Jin-seok. October 30, 2023. April 4, 2024. November 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231114011738/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000365071. live.
- Web site: ko:[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. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000459539. Naver. SPOTV News. ko. Jang. Jin-ri. November 9, 2023. April 4, 2024. April 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240404165612/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000459539. live.
- Web site: ko:큐브엔터, 8년만 새 보이그룹 론칭...그룹명 '나우어데이즈'. Cube Entertainment launches new boy group after 8 years...Group name 'Nowadays'. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0005266796. Naver. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko. Ji. Seung-hun. March 4, 2024. April 4, 2024. March 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240304150431/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0005266796. live.
- Web site: Cube Entertainment teases debut of boy band Nowadays. Korea JoongAng Daily. Yoon. So-yeon. March 4, 2024. April 4, 2024. April 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240402160623/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-03-04/entertainment/kpop/Cube-Entertainment-teases-debut-of-boy-band-Nowadays/1993860. live.
- Web site: ko:'큐브 신예' NOWADAYS(나우어데이즈), 멤버별 개인 포스터 첫 공개 '美친 비주얼. 'Cube Rookie' NOWADAYS, first individual poster for each member, 'Aesthetic-friendly visuals'. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003219082. Naver. Star News. ko. Kim. Soo-jin. March 7, 2024. April 4, 2024. April 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240404165601/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003219082. live.
- Web site: ko:'큐브 신예' 나우어데이즈, 데뷔 앨범 로고 모션 공개. 'Cube Rookie' Nowadays Reveals Debut Album Logo Motion. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0012425046. Naver. Newsis. ko. Park. Kyul. March 13, 2024. April 4, 2024. April 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240404165631/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0012425046. live.
- Web site: ko:'큐브 신인' 나우어데이즈, 강렬한 퍼포먼스 비디오 오픈. 'Cube Rookie' Nowadays, powerful performance video released. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000834750. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. March 19, 2024. April 4, 2024. April 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240404165631/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000834750. live.
- Web site: ko:"어디든 GO" 큐브 신인 나우어데이즈, 괴물신인 향한 첫걸음 'OoWee'[들어보고서]. "GO anywhere" Cube rookies Nowadays, first step towards monster rookies 'OoWee' [Listen report]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000839640. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Ha-na. April 2, 2024. April 4, 2024. April 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240404165632/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000839640. live.
- Web site: ko:'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]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001709899. Naver. Xports News. ko. Myung. Hee-sook. April 2, 2024. April 4, 2024. April 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240402125740/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001709899. live.
- Web site: ko:'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. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=410&aid=0000989540. Naver. MK Sports. ko. Geum. Bit-na. April 3, 2024. April 4, 2024. April 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240404165635/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=410&aid=0000989540. live.
- Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000874966. Park. Soo-in. July 13, 2024. Newsen. ko. ko: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. July 15, 2024. Naver.
- Web site: ko:‘큐브 신인’ 나우어데이즈, 4월 2일 데뷔…타이틀곡 ‘OoWee’. ‘Cube Rookie’ Nowadays debuts on April 2nd… Title song ‘OoWee’. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000834327. Naver. Newsen. ko. Hwnag. Hye-jin. March 18, 2024. April 4, 2024.
- Web site: ko:“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]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003340920. Naver. Ilgan Sports. ko. Kim. Ji-hye. April 2, 2024. April 6, 2024.
- Web site: Nowadays (2024). Circle Chart. March 31 – April 6, 2024.
- Cumulative Sales of Nowadays:
- Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 14, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. April 11, 2024.
- Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 15, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. April 18, 2024.
- Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 16, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. April 25, 2024.
- Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 17, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. May 2, 2024.
- Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 18, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. May 9, 2024.
- Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 21, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. May 30, 2024.
- Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 22, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. June 6, 2024.
- Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 23, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. June 13, 2024.
- Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 26, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. July 4, 2024.
- Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 27, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. July 11, 2024.
- Peak position on Circle Download Chart: