Next (Chinese group)


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 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