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Nowadays (group)

Nowadays (Korean: 나우어데이즈; RR: Naueodeijeu; MR: Nauŏdeijŭ; 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.

Nowadays
Nowadays with their signature pose.
Nowadays in April 2024
From L-R: Hyeonbin, Yeonwoo, Siyun, Jinhyuk, and Yoon
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2024 (2024)–present
LabelsCube
Members
  • Hyeonbin
  • Yoon
  • Yeonwoo
  • Jinhyuk
  • Siyun
Websitewww.cubeent.co.kr/cube_nowadays

Name

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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]

 
Nowadays official logo.

History

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2019–2023: Pre-debut and formation

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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

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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]

 
Nowadays' debut showcase in April 2024.

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

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Nowadays promoted its own genre called Days pop and targeted global fans that will permeate everyone's daily lives.[1][15]

Members

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  • Hyeonbin (현빈) – leader[16]
  • Yoon (윤)
  • Yeonwoo (연우)
  • Jinhyuk (진혁) – rapper[16]
  • Siyun (시윤)

Discography

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Single albums

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List of single albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[17]
Nowadays
Track listing
  1. "Now"
  2. "OoWee"
  3. "Ticket"
 10
Nowhere
  • Released: August 27, 2024
  • Label: Cube Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
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Singles

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List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Down.
[20]
"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) TBA Non-album single

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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 News. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ "Nowadays (2024)". Circle Chart. March 31 – April 6, 2024.
  18. ^ Cumulative Sales of Nowadays:
  19. ^ Cumulative Sales of Nowhere:
  20. ^ Peak position on Circle Download Chart:
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