Get to know NOWadays: K-Pop's new 5-member boy group to release new single album 'NOWHERE'

CUBE Entertainment’s rookie boy group NOWadays is gearing up for a comeback with their new single album, 'NOWHERE'. This second single album features three tracks: "Why Not?", "Heart vs Head," and "Not Him, But You." 

On August 27, the 5-member boy group unveiled the music video (MV) for the lead track, "Why Not?". The song is a hip-hop dance track infused with funky brass elements, perfectly capturing NOWadays' blend of free-spirited and intense energy. The lyrics playfully depict a boy who falls in love with his dream girl, only to be teased by his friends.

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The members Hyeonbin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jinhyuk, and Siyun, who officially debuted on April 2, 2024, will surely be eager to impress all with their unique charm and musicality. With their new album on the horizon, it’s time to get to know these members a little better.

Hyeonbin

Birth Name: Kim Hyeon Bin

Position(s): Leader, Vocalist

Birthdate: August 31st, 2002

NOWADAYS 2nd Single [NOWHERE]

Concept Photo #2#현빈 #HYEONBIN

2024.08.27. 6PM (KST)#NOWADAYS #나우어데이즈#NOWHERE pic.twitter.com/Kcbpx8TbtW

— NOWADAYS (@CUBE_NOWADAYS) August 16, 2024

The Korean idol was a contestant on Produce X 101, where he was eliminated in episode 11, finishing in 30th place. Over the years, he has trained under several companies: Source Music (2019-2020), KOZ Entertainment (2020), and WM Entertainment (2020-2021). During his time at WM Entertainment, he was also a member of the trainee group Ggumnamu (also known as Dream Tree or WM Boys). Hyeonbin has been training under CUBE Entertainment since 2022.

Yoon

Birth Name: Lee Yoon

Position(s): Vocalist

Birthdate: August 27th, 2003

NOWADAYS 2nd Single [NOWHERE]

Concept Photo #2#윤 #YOON

2024.08.27. 6PM (KST)#NOWADAYS #나우어데이즈#NOWHERE pic.twitter.com/lhohJvl1tF

— NOWADAYS (@CUBE_NOWADAYS) August 16, 2024

This South Korean singer was introduced as a member of NOWadays on March 7, 2024. It is stated that he has a 3-year trainee period. He also made a brief appearance on the MBC show 'Point of Omniscient Interfere', where he showcased his vocal talents from his trainee days.

Yeonwoo

Birth Name: Jeong Yeonwoo

Position(s): Dancer, Vocalist

Birthdate: September 23rd, 2003

NOWADAYS 2nd Single [NOWHERE]

Concept Photo #2#연우 #YEONWOO

2024.08.27. 6PM (KST)#NOWADAYS #나우어데이즈#NOWHERE pic.twitter.com/1C7IuVUmXi

— NOWADAYS (@CUBE_NOWADAYS) August 16, 2024

Born in Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea, he trained under CUBE Entertainment for 7 years before being introduced as a member of NOWadays on March 7, 2024. He also made an appearance in Soyeon's 2021 music video "Beam Beam."

Jinhyuk

Birth Name: Jang Jinhyuk

Position(s): Rapper

Birthdate: May 21st, 2004

NOWADAYS 2nd Single [NOWHERE]

Concept Photo #2#진혁 #JINHYUK

2024.08.27. 6PM (KST)#NOWADAYS #나우어데이즈#NOWHERE pic.twitter.com/jX37xIoFNG

— NOWADAYS (@CUBE_NOWADAYS) August 16, 2024

Jinhyuk was introduced as a member of NOWadays on March 7, 2024. He appeared in Hui (PENTAGON)'s special performance of "Cold Killer" and made an appearance in Soyeon's 2021 music video "Beam Beam." He also has writing credits on two songs from the group's debut album "Nowadays": 'OoWee', 'Ticket' and "Rainy Day (2024 Remake Ver.).

Siyun

Birth Name: Kim Siyun

Position(s): Rapper, Maknae

Birthdate: August 24th, 2004

NOWADAYS 2nd Single [NOWHERE]

Concept Photo #2#시윤 #SIYUN

2024.08.27. 6PM (KST)#NOWADAYS #나우어데이즈#NOWHERE pic.twitter.com/7uohAtj6CV

— NOWADAYS (@CUBE_NOWADAYS) August 16, 2024

He was introduced as a member of NOWadays on March 7, 2024. He has writing credits on several tracks, including "OoWee," "Ticket," and "Rainy Day (2024 Remake Ver.)" from the group's debut album Nowadays, as well as the song "걔말고너" from the album Nowhere.

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