[ABEMA] K-POP 5th Generation Rookie NOWZ's First Japanese Variety Show Challenge! Yeonwoo: "My special skill that I don't think I'll lose to any member is Japanese!" [5-Day Consecutive Member Survey Project]
The new-era TV "ABEMA" will exclusively and freely broadcast a special program, 'Congratulations! Japan Debut: A Thorough Dissection of the Charms of 5th Generation Rookie NOWZ on ABEMA,' from 9 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2026, to commemorate the Japanese debut of the 5-member boy group NOWZ. As a countdown to the broadcast, we are releasing individual member survey interviews for five consecutive days starting Tuesday, March 24th. On the third day, we present the answers from Yeonwoo, who is proficient in Japanese.
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The new-era TV "ABEMA" will exclusively and freely broadcast a special program, 'Congratulations! Japan Debut: A Thorough Dissection of the Charms of 5th Generation Rookie NOWZ on ABEMA,' from 9 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2026. This is to commemorate the Japanese debut of NOWZ, a 5-member boy group from CUBE ENTERTAINMENT, home to (G)I-DLE, who debuted in 2024. As a countdown to the broadcast, we are releasing individual member survey interviews for five consecutive days starting Tuesday, March 24th. On the third day, we present the answers from Yeonwoo, who is proficient in Japanese.
NOWZ is a notable 5th generation rookie group composed of five members: Hyunbin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jinhyuk, and Siyun. The group's name "NOW" signifies this very moment in the present, and "Z" represents not an end, but infinite possibilities and a new beginning. This special program will thoroughly explore the charms of NOWZ, who made their Japan debut on March 4th this year. With Masayuki Furuya as the MC, the members will tackle Japanese variety show segments head-on. Viewers will see an unexpected and candid side of the members as they actively participate using the Japanese they have studied hard, despite being new to Japanese-style variety shows.
◆ Yeonwoo's Survey Answers
1) Name
Yeonwoo
2) Date of Birth
2003.09.23
3) MBTI
INTP
4) What is your charm point? (A part of you that you like, or something you want fans to notice)
My presence on stage.
5) Who is your role model (an idol you respect)?
BTS and BIGBANG.
6) What is a special skill you have that you're confident you won't lose to the other members in?
Japanese!
7) If you had a day off, what would you want to do?
I want to go to a ryokan (Japanese inn)!
8) What is your recent obsession (what are you into)?
Concerts.
9) How would you describe your personality in one word? (Including what others say about you)
Tough, strict?
10) What is your "weapon" (e.g., dance, singing, expressiveness)?
My dedication to giving my all in everything I do.
11) What is one thing you want to do in your lifetime?
I want to live in Japan.
12) Are there any places you want to go or things you want to do with the members in Japan?
A trip for hot springs and gourmet food.
13) What are your future goals?
...
NOWZ is a notable 5th generation rookie group composed of five members: Hyunbin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jinhyuk, and Siyun. The group's name "NOW" signifies this very moment in the present, and "Z" represents not an end, but infinite possibilities and a new beginning. This special program will thoroughly explore the charms of NOWZ, who made their Japan debut on March 4th this year. With Masayuki Furuya as the MC, the members will tackle Japanese variety show segments head-on. Viewers will see an unexpected and candid side of the members as they actively participate using the Japanese they have studied hard, despite being new to Japanese-style variety shows.
◆ Yeonwoo's Survey Answers
1) Name
Yeonwoo
2) Date of Birth
2003.09.23
3) MBTI
INTP
4) What is your charm point? (A part of you that you like, or something you want fans to notice)
My presence on stage.
5) Who is your role model (an idol you respect)?
BTS and BIGBANG.
6) What is a special skill you have that you're confident you won't lose to the other members in?
Japanese!
7) If you had a day off, what would you want to do?
I want to go to a ryokan (Japanese inn)!
8) What is your recent obsession (what are you into)?
Concerts.
9) How would you describe your personality in one word? (Including what others say about you)
Tough, strict?
10) What is your "weapon" (e.g., dance, singing, expressiveness)?
My dedication to giving my all in everything I do.
11) What is one thing you want to do in your lifetime?
I want to live in Japan.
12) Are there any places you want to go or things you want to do with the members in Japan?
A trip for hot springs and gourmet food.
13) What are your future goals?
...