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Haru (NEXZ)
Inoue Haru (井上 陽) is the main dancer and rapper of NEXZ, the JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan boy group formed through Nizi Project Season 2. Born January 23, 2006, in Osaka, Japan, he grew up watching his older sister dance and began dancing himself in fourth grade. Over four years of competitive popping practice, he earned a Best 8 finish in a national popping competition. He joined JYP Entertainment as a trainee for six months, split between online training in Japan during the pandemic and in-person sessions in South Korea.
Ranked second in the Nizi Project Season 2 finals, Haru debuted with NEXZ on May 20, 2024, with the single album Ride the Vibe. His technical popping precision anchors NEXZ's choreographic identity in live performance. He also developed as a rapper within the group, with that position confirmed during CLUB NEXZ. NEXZ expanded their discography with Nallina (2024), O-RLY? (2025), and Beat-Boxer (2025), and completed their One Bite Japan tour in summer 2025 with 18 shows across 15 cities drawing over 50,000 fans. A dedicated fashion enthusiast and avid music discoverer off stage, his MBTI is ENTJ and his life goal is for NEXZ to become the coolest group in the world. His group nickname, given by So Geon, is Bear.
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Who is Haru from NEXZ?
Haru (Inoue Haru, born January 23, 2006) is the main dancer and rapper of NEXZ. He was born in Osaka, Japan, placed second in Nizi Project Season 2, and debuted with NEXZ on May 20, 2024. He is a popping specialist with four years of competitive experience, earning Best 8 at a national popping competition.
What dance style does Haru specialize in?
Haru specializes in popping, which he has practiced for over four years. He earned a Best 8 placement in a competitive popping event. His technical precision defines NEXZ's choreographic identity across live performances and music video shoots.
What is Haru's role in NEXZ?
Haru holds the positions of main dancer and rapper in NEXZ. His rapper role was confirmed during the group's reality show CLUB NEXZ. He has cited becoming the world's coolest group as his life goal for NEXZ.
What is NEXZ's discography?
NEXZ released their debut single Ride the Vibe on May 20, 2024, followed by the EP Nallina in October 2024, O-RLY? in April 2025, and Beat-Boxer in October 2025. Their Japanese debut EP came in August 2024. The One Bite Japan tour ran 18 shows in 15 cities with 50,000+ attendees in summer 2025.
When did NEXZ debut?
NEXZ debuted on May 20, 2024, with their first single album Ride the Vibe under JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan.
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