From Budokan to Rock in Rio: NEXZ Announces First Arena Tour Just 662 Days After Debut

In just 662 days since their debut, JYP Entertainment boy group NEXZ has achieved what many artists spend years working toward — a full-scale arena tour in Japan. The seven-member group announced their first arena tour, NEXZ LIVE TOUR 2026, set to kick off in May at some of Japans most prestigious concert venues.

Four Shows Across Two Iconic Venues

The tour will consist of four performances spread across two legendary locations. NEXZ will take the stage at the Tokyo National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium on May 30 and 31, followed by two nights at Osaka Castle Hall on June 12 and 13. Both venues are deeply embedded in Japanese music culture, and performing there represents a significant milestone for any artist.

This marks the groups second live tour overall, but their first at the arena level — a significant upgrade that reflects their rapidly growing fanbase in the Japanese market. The announcement was made through the groups official social media channels, immediately generating buzz among fans who have been following the groups meteoric rise.

A Growth Story Written in Record Time

NEXZs trajectory since debut reads like a blueprint for accelerated success. Within their first year, the group made their mark by performing at Tokyos iconic Budokan, a venue that holds almost sacred status in Japanese music culture. Their Budokan concert was later released as a live recording that climbed to the top of the Oricon Weekly Music DVD and Blu-ray chart in late February, demonstrating strong commercial appeal beyond just the live experience.

The groups momentum did not stop at domestic Japanese success. NEXZ was selected as an opening act for Rock in Rio, one of the worlds largest and most storied music festivals. Being invited to perform on such a global stage within two years of debut is an extraordinary achievement that places them among a select group of K-pop acts with genuine crossover appeal.

Award-Winning Performers

NEXZs explosive performances — described by Korean media as having a dragon-like intensity — earned them double recognition at the 2nd D Awards ceremony held on February 11. The group took home the D Awards Delights Blue Label, equivalent to a main prize, as well as the Best Stage award for the most impressive performer of the year. Winning two awards at a single ceremony further cemented their status as one of the most exciting new acts in K-pop.

Seven Members, One Unstoppable Force

Comprising members Tomoya, Yuu, Haru, So Gun, Seita, Hui, and Yuki, NEXZ has built their identity around high-energy performances that prioritize precision and raw power in equal measure. As a JYP Entertainment act, they carry the legacy of a label known for producing globally successful groups, and their rapid ascent suggests they are more than living up to that pedigree.

With the arena tour approaching and their international profile continuing to expand, NEXZ appears poised to make 2026 the year they transition from rising stars to established arena-filling performers. For a group not yet two years into their career, the stage — quite literally — keeps getting bigger.