Next (; ; 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.
History Pre-debut 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.
2018: Debut The group debuted on June 21, 2018, with the first part of their debut EP The First and its lead single "Wait a Minute". They continue released more part of their debut EP titled The First II on July 18 followed by The First III on August 17. The group released their second EP Next To You on December 7.
2019: Renamed as NEXT On November 8, 2019, the group continue their activities as NEXT (乐华七子NEXT) while also releasing their third EP, Next Begins.
2020: My Love 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.
Members 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 Studio albums Title Details SalesNext To You Released: December 7, 2018 Language: Mandarin Label: Yuehua Entertainment Formats: digital download, streaming CHN: 212,768
Extended plays Title Details SalesThe First Released: June 21, 2018 Language: Mandarin Label: Yuehua Entertainment Formats: digital download, streaming CHN: 863,463The First II Released: July 18, 2018 Language: Mandarin Label: Yuehua Entertainment Formats: digital download, streaming CHN: 394,585The First III Released: August 17, 2018 Language: Mandarin Label: Yuehua Entertainment Formats: digital download, streaming CHN: 432,993Next Begins Released: November 8, 2019 Language: Mandarin Label: Yuehua Entertainment Formats: digital download, streaming CHN: 63,698
Singles TitleYearAlbum "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
Soundtrack appearances TitleYearOST "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
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