ArtistC9 Entertainment
Yuya
Yuya (유야), born August 30, 2006, in Hokkaido, Japan, is the main dancer of NAZE. A competitive breakdancer, he claimed first place at both the Dance Cup and Little King competitions, and second place at the Keio Grand Prix, before joining C9 Entertainment. His contest-level technical precision and expressive stage presence made him one of the most-watched members during NAZE's pre-debut run.
Yuya was revealed as NAZE's sixth member on June 24, 2025, entering the group after its social media accounts launched under the tentative name C9ROOKIES. He quickly built a dedicated following through performance teasers and behind-the-scenes content that spotlighted his background in competitive dance. He made his acting debut in the 2026 TBS drama DREAM STAGE, where he plays a lead role alongside his NAZE groupmates. The drama's soundtrack features several NAZE tracks, including OSTs Wanderlust (2025), BABYBOO (2026), and Little Star (2026).
NAZE's official debut is set for May 2026, positioning them as one of C9's highest-profile rookie acts in over five years. The group consists of seven members: Kaisei, Yoonki, Ato, Turn, Yuya, Kim Geon, and Dohyuk. Yuya's breakdance background distinguishes him within a group that C9 has positioned as performance-forward.
1 articles4 creditsDebut: May 1, 2026Japanese
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DREAM STAGEK-Drama
Fans Also Ask
Who is Yuya from NAZE?
Yuya is the main dancer of NAZE, a boy group under C9 Entertainment debuting in May 2026. Born August 30, 2006, in Hokkaido, Japan, he is a competitive breakdancer who won first place at the Dance Cup and Little King competitions before joining C9 Entertainment as a trainee.
Is Yuya a good dancer?
Yuya is one of the strongest dancers in NAZE. Before his K-pop training, he won first place at multiple Japanese competitions including the Dance Cup and Little King, and placed second at the Keio Grand Prix. His technical precision and expressive stage presence are central to NAZE's performance identity.
What dramas has Yuya appeared in?
Yuya made his acting debut in the 2026 TBS drama DREAM STAGE, playing a lead role alongside his NAZE groupmates. The drama's soundtrack features NAZE OSTs including Wanderlust (2025), BABYBOO (2026), and Little Star (2026), all of which Yuya contributed to as a performer.
When does NAZE debut?
NAZE is set to officially debut in May 2026 under C9 Entertainment. The group was revealed through a pre-debut rollout starting June 2025, with each member introduced individually. Yuya was the sixth member revealed, announced on June 24, 2025.
Who are the members of NAZE?
NAZE consists of seven members: Kaisei, Yoonki, Ato, Turn, Yuya, Kim Geon, and Dohyuk. The group is signed to C9 Entertainment and marks the label's first new boy group in over five years. Their May 2026 debut is one of the most anticipated K-pop rookie launches of the year.
