[ABEMA] 5th Generation K-POP Rookie NOWZ Takes on Their First Japanese Variety Show! Jinhyuk: "My Charm Point is the Gap Between On-Stage and Off-Stage" [5-Day Consecutive Member Questionnaire Project]

The "new future television" ABEMA will exclusively and freely broadcast the special program "Celebrate! Japan Debut: An In-Depth Anatomy of the Charms of 5th Generation Rookie NOWZ in ABEMA" starting at 9:00 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2026, to commemorate the Japanese debut of the five-member boy group NOWZ, who debuted in 2024 from CUBE ENTERTAINMENT, the agency that also represents (G)I-DLE and others. As a countdown project leading up to the broadcast, individual member questionnaire interviews are being released for five consecutive days starting Tuesday, March 24. For the fourth day, we present the responses from Jinhyuk, who specializes in powerful rapping.

NOWZ is an attention-grabbing 5th generation rookie group composed of five members: Hyunbin, Yoon, Youngwoo, Jinhyuk, and Siyun. The group name "NOW" signifies the "current" moment, while "Z" carries the meaning of infinite possibilities and a new beginning, rather than an end.

This program is a special feature that thoroughly dissects the charms of NOWZ, who made their Japanese debut on March 4th of this year. With Masayuki Furuya serving as the MC, the members dive headfirst into Japanese variety show challenges. We will bring you plenty of the members' unexpected sides and true selves as they actively tackle these challenges, making full use of the Japanese they have been studying hard, despite their bewilderment at their first Japanese-style variety show experience.

◆ Jinhyuk Questionnaire Responses

1) Name
Jinhyuk

2) Date of Birth
2004.05.21

3) MBTI
ESFP

4) What is your charm point?
The gap between when I am on stage and when I am not.

5) Who is your role model (an idol you respect)?
TXT's Yeonjun-sunbae

6) What is a special skill that you "won't lose to the other members in"?
Powerful rapping

7) If you had a day off, what would you want to do?
I want to go to the beach to hang out!

8) What is your recent obsession?
Shopping!

9) How would you describe your personality in one word?
Slow-moving, but kind

10) What is your "weapon" (dance, singing, expressive power, etc.)?
Rap and clear articulation

11) What is one thing you want to do at least once in your life?
Acting!!

12) Is there a place you want to go or something you want to do with the members in Japan?
Go to a hot spring in Hokkaido!!

13) What is your future goal?
A concert at Tokyo Dome

14) Please give a message to your Japanese fans!
Thank you for always supporting us. With this Japanese debut as our starting point, we will continue to work hard, so please stay with us and watch over us!!

"Celebrate! Japan Debut: An In-Depth Anatomy of the Charms of 5th Generation Rookie NOWZ in ABEMA," where you can see the members actively taking on the challenge of their first Japanese-style variety show and revealing their true selves and unexpected sides, will be broadcast for free starting at 9:00 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2026, and Saturday, April 4, 2026. Please stay tuned.

■ "Celebrate! Japan Debut: An In-Depth Anatomy of the Charms of 5th Generation Rookie NOWZ in ABEMA" Program Overview
Cast: NOWZ (Hyunbin, Yoon, Youngwoo, Jinhyuk, Siyun), Masayuki Furuya (MC)
Program Page: https://abema.tv/video/title/327-120
Broadcast Dates/Times: Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9:00 PM; Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 9:00 PM
Episode 1 Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/channels/k-world/slots/CW3NFbTcKWR3vf

*Broadcast start times are subject to change without notice. Please be aware of this in advance.
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