Boy group NEXZ, under JYP Entertainment, announced a new project for 2026. On January 1 at midnight, NEXZ released the video "NEXZ 'NEXTEP 2026'" on their official SNS channels, introducing their plans for the new year. The video captures NEXZ's free and cool vibe with dynamic direction. The fast-paced transitions between various scenes enhance immersion. The unbalanced rhythm in the video emphasizes NEXZ's passion and boldness.

NEXZ has announced various activities for 2026. They will release new global and Japanese albums, hold their first Asia tour and a special arena tour in Japan. They will also host their second official fan meeting in Korea, open a popup store featuring characters symbolizing the seven members called NEXZOO, and launch new collaborations. Additionally, they plan original Japanese broadcast programs and global offline events. They will also release signature performance content "NEXZ Archive" and original relationship content.

Since their global debut with the first single "Ride the Vibe" in May 2024, NEXZ has shown rapid growth. Their second mini-album "O-RLY?" released in April 2025 and third mini-album "Beat-Boxer" released in October 2025 both topped major domestic music and album charts. They have also achieved recognition at domestic and international music award ceremonies, including the 39th Japan Gold Disc Awards, ASEA 2025, 2025 TMA, 2025 KGMA, and the 10th AAA 2025.

NEXZ will hold solo concerts as part of the special concert "ONE BEAT" in Taipei on the 3rd and in Macau on the 17th and 18th. With their solid stage skills, they have captivated fans both domestically and internationally, drawing attention to their activities in 2026. NEXZ's diverse activities are expected to gain significant attention in the K-POP market. They plan to further solidify their position as the next-generation performance powerhouse.