{
  "id": 2931035,
  "title": "NEXZ brings its own flavor to new mini album 'SAUCIN'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/nexz-brings-its-own-flavor-to-new-mini-album-saucin-2931035",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T03:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260824/nexz-brings-its-own-flavor-to-new-mini-album-saucin"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NEXZ, a seven-member group, has returned to fans with their latest mini album titled \"SAUCIN’,\" released on Monday. The album consists of six tracks, each one representing the unique flavor that sets NEXZ apart from other groups and showcases their continuous evolution. According to YU, the album aims to captivate listeners with its diverse genres, gradually drawing them into the group's music world.\n\nHARU described the album's taste as a refreshing lemon, emphasizing the balance between catchy tracks like \"SAUCIN’\" and \"APPETITE\" and more addictive songs. HYUI added that the title track's sour cream conveys a cool, summery energy and a festival atmosphere. The mini album also highlights the individual contributions of the members.\n\nTOMOYA, HARU, and HYUI collaborated on the song \"APPETITE.\" This track delves into NEXZ's hunger for creating music that listeners continue to enjoy. For TOMOYA, it embodies the group's ambition to produce songs that people want to hear repeatedly while striving for greater goals. During the song's creation, HARU incorporated his passion for fast-tempo hip-hop house music. He acknowledged that the members built upon each other's ideas to create a cohesive and engaging track.",
  "summary": "NEXZ returns Monday with “SAUCIN’,” a six-track mini album built around the idea that the seven-member group has a flavor of its own and is still evolving. Spanning different genres, the album seeks to pull listeners from a curious first taste into a deeper immersion in NEXZ’s music, according to member YU. HARU, meanwhile, described the “taste” of the album as resembling a lemon, with refreshing…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "NEXZ brings its own flavor to new mini album 'SAUCIN'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/nexz-brings-its-own-flavor-to-new-mini-album-saucin",
        "published": "2026-08-24T02:52:03.000Z"
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  "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."
}