{
  "id": 15045795,
  "title": "NEXZ Share Their Favorite Songs From ‘SAUCIN”: ‘The Lyrics Fit Us Perfectly’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/nexz-share-their-favorite-songs-from-saucin-the-lyrics-fit-us",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T21:20:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/nexz-tima-interview-1236362212/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Just before the release of their fourth mini album SAUCIN’, NEXZ participated in the second annual TMElive International Music Awards held at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. Alongside fellow artists Stray Kids, aespa, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and Charlie Puth, the band showcased their talent on the packed arena stage.\n\nDuring a backstage interview with Billboard, NEXZ members shared their thoughts on the album and their working dynamics. Yu pointed out that their most serious member in the studio is SO GEON, who focuses on preparation and choreography. On the other hand, TOMOYA was described as the most humorous among the group.\n\nWhen asked about their favorite songs from SAUCIN’, aside from the title track, Yuki praised \"20 NOW.\" She felt that the melody and lyrics of this song fit the group perfectly at the moment. Moreover, TOMOYA revealed that he particularly loved the song \"Beat-Boxer.\" According to him, it captures NEXZ's momentum and power exceptionally well, making it a powerful stage performance piece.",
  "summary": "Billboard spoke with the seven-member boy band backstage at the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}