JYP Entertainment (hereafter JYP) boy group NEXZ is making its first comeback of 2025 with the title track "O-RLY?". JYP revealed the tracklist and online cover image for NEXZ's second mini album "O-RLY?" on its official social media channels on the afternoon of the 8th. According to the announcement, the new album features the title track "O-RLY?" along with a total of five songs, including "Simmer," "Want More? One More!", "Run With Me," and "Slo-mo," as well as a song titled "Z Side_250226 (CD Only)" that can only be heard on the physical album. The new song "O-RLY?" is designed to elicit the exclamation "OH, REALLY?" and features contributions from renowned K-pop songwriters Ronny Svendsen, Adrian Thesen, Maxx Song, and chAN's (TAKE A CHANCE), among others.
The fourth track "Run With Me" features lyrics written exclusively by Han from JYP's senior group Stray Kids, adding to its uniqueness. In addition, global writers such as WUTAN, Andy Love, and Mike Daley teamed up to contribute to NEXZ's new album. The online cover captures attention with its kitschy album logo drawn against a backdrop of mysterious colors. The accompanying video titled "NEXZ 'O-RLY?': Candy Spike!" features NEXZ's signature character reappearing in the album introduction video, stirring curiosity. There is growing intrigue about the significance of the green lollipop he is holding, which has fallen and broken. The teaser content released on this day captivates with its bouncy energy and spirited street mood. NEXZ is expected to showcase its diverse activities with the first comeback project "O-RLY?" in 2025, leaving an impression as "a free-spirited and cool Generation Z group" among K-pop fans. Meanwhile, NEXZ's second mini album "O-RLY?" is set for official release at 6 p.m. on April 28 and has been available for pre-order since the 7th.
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