[ABEMA] K-POP 5th Generation Rookie NOWZ Takes on Japanese Variety Show for the First Time! Yeonwoo: "The one special skill I think I won't lose to the members in is Japanese!" [5-Day Consecutive Member Questionnaire Project]
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The new future of TV "ABEMA" will exclusively broadcast a special program for free domestically, commemorating the Japanese debut of the 5-member boy group NOWZ, who debuted in 2024 from CUBE ENTERTAINMENT (home to i-dle and others), titled "Congratulations! Japan Debut: Thorough Anatomy of the Charm of 5th Generation Rookie NOWZ in ABEMA" starting at 9:00 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
As a countdown project leading up to the program's broadcast, individual member questionnaire interviews are being released for 5 consecutive days starting Tuesday, March 24th. On the third day, we present the answers of Yeonwoo, who is said to be good at Japanese.
NOWZ is a highly anticipated 5th generation rookie group consisting of 5 members: Hyunbin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jinhyuk, and Siyoon.
The "NOW" in their group name means "present," capturing this very moment, and "Z" implies not an end, but infinitely expanding possibilities and a new beginning.
This program is a special broadcast that thoroughly dissects the charm of NOWZ, who made their Japanese debut on March 4th of this year. With Masayuki Furuya as the MC, the members will tackle Japanese variety show projects head-on.
While bewildered by their first Japanese-style variety show, the members actively participate, fully utilizing the Japanese they have studied so hard. We will deliver plenty of their unexpected sides and true selves.
◆ Yeonwoo's Questionnaire Answers
1) Name: Yeonwoo
2) Date of Birth: 2003.09.23
3) MBTI: INTP
4) What is your charm point? (Your favorite feature, or what you want fans to pay attention to): My appearance on stage.
5) Who is your admired role model (respected idol)?: BTS and BIGBANG seniors.
6) What is a special skill where you think, "I won't lose to the members in this!"?: Japanese!
7) If you had a day off, what would you want to do?: I want to go to a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn)!
8) What is your recent obsession (something you are into)?: Concerts.
9) How would you describe your personality in one word? (Including what others say about you): Strict, tough?
10) What is your "weapon" (dance, singing, expressiveness, etc.)?: Giving my all to everything.
11) What is something you want to do at least once in your life?: I want to live in Japan.
12) Are there any places you want to go or things you want to do in Japan with the members?: Hot springs and gourmet trips.
13) What is your future goal?: To become a highly influential artist.
14) Please give a message to your Japanese fans!: To our Japanese fans, we will be coming to many events in Japan from now on, so please support us.
The members actively participate while being bewildered by their first Japanese-style variety show... "Congratulations! Japan Debut: Thorough Anatomy of the Charm of 5th Generation Rookie NOWZ in ABEMA," where their true selves and unexpected sides will be revealed, will be streamed for free starting at 9:00 PM on Saturday, March 28, and Saturday, April 4, 2026. Please don't miss it.
■ Program Overview of "Congratulations! Japan Debut: Thorough Anatomy of the Charm of 5th Generation Rookie NOWZ in ABEMA"
Cast: NOWZ (Hyunbin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jinhyuk, Siyoon), Masayuki Furuya (MC)
Program Page: https://abema.tv/video/title/327-120
Broadcast Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9:00 PM~; Saturday, April 4, 2026, 9:00 PM~
Episode 1 Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/channels/k-world/slots/CW3NFbTcKWR3vf
* Please note that the broadcast start time is subject to change without notice.
* When using images, please include the credit: [ ©CUBE ENTERTAINMENT INC. ].
■ ABEMA K-POP / Korean Drama SNS Accounts
X (formerly Twitter) Account: https://twitter.com/abema_kpopdrama
Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/kpop_abema
TikTok Account: https://www.tiktok.com/@abema_kpopdrama
YouTube Account: https://www.youtube.com/@Kpop_ABEMA
■ About "ABEMA"
"ABEMA" is a video streaming business developed as the "new future of TV" aiming for television innovation. Registration is unnecessary, and it broadcasts about 25 channels of various genres, including a 24-hour dedicated news channel, original dramas, romance programs, anime, sports, and more, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Additionally, it boasts the No.1 number of original episodes for a domestic video streaming service in Japan (*), offering a rich lineup of works such as highly anticipated new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, and trending anime, as well as various online live performances of music and stage plays. Available on TV, on-deman...
As a countdown project leading up to the program's broadcast, individual member questionnaire interviews are being released for 5 consecutive days starting Tuesday, March 24th. On the third day, we present the answers of Yeonwoo, who is said to be good at Japanese.
NOWZ is a highly anticipated 5th generation rookie group consisting of 5 members: Hyunbin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jinhyuk, and Siyoon.
The "NOW" in their group name means "present," capturing this very moment, and "Z" implies not an end, but infinitely expanding possibilities and a new beginning.
This program is a special broadcast that thoroughly dissects the charm of NOWZ, who made their Japanese debut on March 4th of this year. With Masayuki Furuya as the MC, the members will tackle Japanese variety show projects head-on.
While bewildered by their first Japanese-style variety show, the members actively participate, fully utilizing the Japanese they have studied so hard. We will deliver plenty of their unexpected sides and true selves.
◆ Yeonwoo's Questionnaire Answers
1) Name: Yeonwoo
2) Date of Birth: 2003.09.23
3) MBTI: INTP
4) What is your charm point? (Your favorite feature, or what you want fans to pay attention to): My appearance on stage.
5) Who is your admired role model (respected idol)?: BTS and BIGBANG seniors.
6) What is a special skill where you think, "I won't lose to the members in this!"?: Japanese!
7) If you had a day off, what would you want to do?: I want to go to a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn)!
8) What is your recent obsession (something you are into)?: Concerts.
9) How would you describe your personality in one word? (Including what others say about you): Strict, tough?
10) What is your "weapon" (dance, singing, expressiveness, etc.)?: Giving my all to everything.
11) What is something you want to do at least once in your life?: I want to live in Japan.
12) Are there any places you want to go or things you want to do in Japan with the members?: Hot springs and gourmet trips.
13) What is your future goal?: To become a highly influential artist.
14) Please give a message to your Japanese fans!: To our Japanese fans, we will be coming to many events in Japan from now on, so please support us.
The members actively participate while being bewildered by their first Japanese-style variety show... "Congratulations! Japan Debut: Thorough Anatomy of the Charm of 5th Generation Rookie NOWZ in ABEMA," where their true selves and unexpected sides will be revealed, will be streamed for free starting at 9:00 PM on Saturday, March 28, and Saturday, April 4, 2026. Please don't miss it.
■ Program Overview of "Congratulations! Japan Debut: Thorough Anatomy of the Charm of 5th Generation Rookie NOWZ in ABEMA"
Cast: NOWZ (Hyunbin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jinhyuk, Siyoon), Masayuki Furuya (MC)
Program Page: https://abema.tv/video/title/327-120
Broadcast Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9:00 PM~; Saturday, April 4, 2026, 9:00 PM~
Episode 1 Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/channels/k-world/slots/CW3NFbTcKWR3vf
* Please note that the broadcast start time is subject to change without notice.
* When using images, please include the credit: [ ©CUBE ENTERTAINMENT INC. ].
■ ABEMA K-POP / Korean Drama SNS Accounts
X (formerly Twitter) Account: https://twitter.com/abema_kpopdrama
Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/kpop_abema
TikTok Account: https://www.tiktok.com/@abema_kpopdrama
YouTube Account: https://www.youtube.com/@Kpop_ABEMA
■ About "ABEMA"
"ABEMA" is a video streaming business developed as the "new future of TV" aiming for television innovation. Registration is unnecessary, and it broadcasts about 25 channels of various genres, including a 24-hour dedicated news channel, original dramas, romance programs, anime, sports, and more, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Additionally, it boasts the No.1 number of original episodes for a domestic video streaming service in Japan (*), offering a rich lineup of works such as highly anticipated new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, and trending anime, as well as various online live performances of music and stage plays. Available on TV, on-deman...