TOMOYA and HYUI of the group NEXZ showcased their strong teamwork by sharing moving episodes from their trainee days.

In the episode of "NEX2U" released on NEXZ's official YouTube channel on the 23rd, the two looked back on their deep bond that began in 2019, spanning six and a half years. TOMOYA proved their closeness by stating, "I think I've spent the most time with HYUI since I was born," showing a bond even closer than family.

The two also spoke candidly about their uncertain futures before debuting. Watching fellow trainees leave, they confessed to dedicating everything to their practice with a sense of desperation, thinking, "If I get cut here, my life is over". In particular, whenever HYUI struggled with anxiety about debuting, TOMOYA served as a reliable support system, telling him, "You will definitely debut".

As intense as their journey was, there were also lighthearted arguments. The so-called "Socks Incident," where they had a big fight after a sock hit someone's face while tidying up, was revealed and drew laughter. Additionally, HYUI made the scene burst into laughter by exposing how TOMOYA used to show up at the practice room wearing gold necklaces and watches, saying, "He was so obsessed with looking cool, it was funny".

Jealousy and envy toward each other also became a foundation for growth. HYUI confessed to feeling envious of TOMOYA's outstanding skills and star quality, while TOMOYA shared that he wanted to emulate HYUI's personality of never losing confidence regardless of the situation.

Fans who watched the video showed their support with reactions like, "Their story is like a movie," "I'm so glad they endured six and a half years and debuted together," and "I guess this is what they mean by getting closer through bickering."

Meanwhile, NEXZ, the group TOMOYA and HYUI belong to, is rapidly establishing itself as a next-generation trendsetting group in the global music market based on their solid skills and unique chemistry.