Nizi Project Season 2 Contestants Profile & Facts

Nizi Project Season 2(니지 프로젝트 시즌 2) was a survival show created by JYP Entertainment from Korea and Sony Music Entertainment from Japan. The show formed a Japanese boy group “NEXZ”  that will debut under JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment. 

Nizi Project Season 2 (Survival Show) Profile

Broadcast Period	July 21, 2023 – December 15, 2023
Airtime	Every Friday night at 10:00 JST
MC	Park Jin Young AKA JYP
Genre	Survival Show
Nizi Project Season 2  Contestants	Eiji Ito, Fujimaki Taika, Haru Inoue, Ken So, Miraku Hoshizawa, Miura Sodai, Sean Matsubara, Seita Kawashima, Tomiyasu Yu, Uemera Tomoya, Yuhi Komori, and Yuki Nishiyama.
Status	Completed
Network	Hulu, YouTube
Producer	JYP Entertainment, Sony Music Producers
Type	Kpop survival show
Former Contestants	Takahashi Rio, Yamaguchi Takao, Wataru Shokei, Otsuka Takato, Inagaki Taichi, Takahashi Taichi, Enomoto Yuito, Nagatsuka Kohei, Eiji Ito, Matsubara Sean, Fujimaki Taiga, Miura Sodai, and Hoshizawa Miraku.

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Nizi Project Season 2 Facts:

– Nizi Project Season 2 started the applications for auditions on July 13th, 2021.
– The eligible age range for all the contestants in Nizi Project 2 is between 16 to 22.
– Nizi Project Season 2 Auditions were held in 3 countries and 11 cities i.e. USA, Japan, and Korea.
– Nizi Project Season 2 contestants will be judged on Vocal, Dance, Talent, and Attitude.
– Contestants will participate in a training camp in Tokyo.
– Nizi Project Season 2 contestants will be included in the final lineup of the boy group after they have successfully passed all the rounds and will train under JYP Entertainment in South Korea.
– The following contestants were eliminated: Takahashi Rio, Yamaguchi Takao, Wataru Shokei, Otsuka Takato, Inagaki Taichi, Takahashi Taichi, Enomoto Yuito, and Nagatsuka Kohei.
– The following contestants were eliminated in the 3rd stage: Fujimaki Taiga, Sean Matsubara, and Miura Sodai.
– The final line-up for the new Japanese boy group “NEXZ” was disclosed in the final episode which consists of Tomoya, Yu, Haru, Ken, Seita, Yuhi, and Yuki.
– The debut date of NEXZ is currently unknown.

Nizi Project Season 2 Contestants Profile

1. Tomiyasu Yu

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Tomiyasu Yu (富安 悠 / 토미야스 유)
Position	N/A
Birthday	April 27th, 2005
Active Years	2023–present
Age	19 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	O
MBTI	N/A

Tomiyasu Yu Facts:

– He received tenth rank in the dance level test and eleventh rank in the vocal level test.
– He became a member of Team 3  in the Team Mission segment along with Haru, Takato, and Taichi.
– He got the Red Star Talent cube.
– Since he ranked 8th place in the final rankings of the Japan training camp, he received the Blue Attitude cube.
– He got the cube from JYP for his individual level test for 1st stage and got the ranking of 1st place.
– He became the leader of Team 1 in Team Mission Segment 2 with members Haru and Eiji.
– His team competed with Team 3, consisting of Yuhi, Miraku, and Yuki.
– Every member of his team got the cube for Team Mission segment 2.
– For the 2nd stage, he chose the song ‘It’s Raining’ by Rain and also received the silver cube for this stage.
– He ranked 4th in the Individual Level Test for the 2nd stage.
– He selected ‘Heartbeat’ by 2PM for the 3rd stage and received the silver cube.
– Secured the 5th place in the rankings of the Individual Level Test for the 3rd stage.
– He chose ‘Whatever Whenever’ for the final stage.
Read More Facts About Tomiyasu Yu

2. Uemura Tomoya

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Uemura Tomoya (植村 朋哉 / 우에무라 토모야)
Position	N/A
Birthday	January 19th, 2006
Active Years	2023–present
Age	18 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	A
MBTI	N/A

Uemura Tomoya Facts:

– He received the dance cube, vocal cube, and star talent cube from JYP.
– He ranked sixth in the dance-level test.
– He ranked second in the vocal level test.
– Tomoya became the Leader of Team 1 in the Team Mission segment.
– He showcased his talent in cane dance for his talent mission.
– He got the Blue Attitude cube since he ranked 1st place in the final ranking.
– He received the individual-level test cube from JYP and got the ranking of 2nd place in the 1st stage.
– He became the leader of Team 4 in Team Mission Segment 2 with members Sean and Taiga.
– His team competed with Team 2, consisting of Ken, Seita, and Sodai.
– His team lost to Team 1 in the Team Mission Segment 2.
– For the 2nd stage, he chose the song ‘Energetic’ by Wanna One but couldn’t receive the cube.
– He achieved 2nd place in the rankings of the Individual Level Test for the 2nd stage.
– He selected ‘S-Class’ by Stray Kids for the 3rd stage.
– He secured the 2nd place in the rankings of the Individual Level Test for the 3rd stage and received the Silver cube.
– He picked ‘Because of You’ for the Final stage.
Read More Facts About Uemura Tomoya

3. Seita Kawashima

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Kawashima Seita (河嶋 星太 / 가와시마 세이타)
Position	N/A
Birthday	November 28th, 2006
Active Years	2023–present
Age	17 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	A
MBTI	N/A

Seita Kawashima Facts:

– He ranked seventeenth in the dance level test and sixth in the vocal level test.
– He received the additional vocal cube from JYP.
– Seita became a member of Team 1 in the Team Mission segment along with Tomoya, Rio, and Ken.
– He got his Star Talent cube during the team mission.
– He got the Blue Attitude cube since he ranked 11th in the final rankings.
– He received the individual-level test cube from JYP and got the ranking of 9th place in the first stage.
– He chose the song ‘Comeback When You Hear This Song’ by 2PM for the 2nd stage and received the silver cube.
– He secured the 6th place in the rankings of the Individual Level Test for the 2nd stage.
– He selected ‘Heartbeat’ by 2PM for the 3rd stage and received the silver cube.
– He ranked 4th in the Individual Level Test for the 3rd stage.
– He picked ‘Because of You’ for the Final stage.
Read More Facts About Seita Kawashima

4. Yuki Nishiyama

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Nishiyama Yuki (西山 裕貴 / 니시야마 유키)
Position	N/A
Birthday	September 20th, 2007
Active Years	2023–present
Age	17 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	AB
MBTI	N/A

Yuki Nishiyama Facts:

– He ranked twelfth in the dance level test and third in the vocal level test.
– He received the Star Talent Cube from JYP.
– Yuki became a member of Team 2 in the Team Mission segment along with Eiji, Shokei, and Sean.
– He ranked 2nd place in the final rankings, winning himself a Blue Attitude cube.
– He also received the cube for the individual-level test and got the ranking of 6th place in the 1st stage.
– He chose the song ‘Adore U’ by SEVENTEEN for the 2nd stage.
– He initially did not receive the Silver cube for the 2nd stage but later received it.
– He ranked 7th in the Individual Level Test for the 2nd stage.
– He selected ‘S-Class’ by Stray Kids for the 3rd stage.
– He ranked 8th in the Individual Level Test for the 3rd stage and received the Silver cube.
– He picked ‘Because of You’ for the Final stage.
Read More Facts About Yuki Nishiyama

5. Haru Inoue

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Inoue Haru (井上 陽 / 이노우에 하루)
Position	N/A
Birthday	January 23rd, 2006
Active Years	2023–present
Age	18 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	A
MBTI	N/A

Haru Inoue Facts:

– He received the dance cube and additional vocal cube from JYP.
– He ranked fourth in the dance and vocal level test.
– He received the Star Talent Cube from JYP.
– Haru became the Leader of Team 3  in the Team Mission segment.
– He ranked 3rd place in the final rankings earning himself a Blue Attitude cube.
– He earned the cube for his individual level test and got the ranking of 5th place in the 1st stage.
– He selected the song ‘It’s Raining’ by Rain for the 2nd stage and received the silver cube.
– He achieved 1st place in the rankings of the Individual Level Test for the 2nd stage.
– He chose ‘Heartbeat’ by 2PM for the 3rd stage and received the silver cube.
– He maintained 1st place in the rankings of the Individual Level Test for the 3rd stage.
– He picked ‘Whatever Whenever’ for the Final stage.
Read More Facts About Haru Inoue

6. Ken So

Stage Name	Ken (ケン / 켄)
Birth Name	So Gun (소건)
Position	N/A
Birthday	September 13th, 2006
Active Years	2023–present
Age	18 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Korean
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Ken So Facts:

– He ranked eighteenth in the dance level test and seventeenth in the vocal level test.
– He received the star cube from JYP.
– Ken became a member of Team 1 in the Team Mission segment along with Tomoya, Seita, and Rio.
– He received his Blue Attitude cube as he ranked 12th in the final rankings.
– He got the individual-level test cube from JYP and got the ranking of 3rd place in the 1st stage.
– He became the leader of Team 2 in Team Mission Segment 2 with members Seita and Sodai.
– His team competed with Team 4, consisting of Tomoya, Sean, and Taiga.
– Every member of his team got the cube for Team Mission segment 2.
– He chose the song ‘Comeback When You Hear This Song’ by 2PM for the 2nd stage and received the silver cube.
– He ranked 5th in the Individual Level Test for the 2nd stage.
– He selected ‘Heartbeat’ by 2PM for the 3rd stage and received the silver cube.
– He maintained 6th place in the rankings of the Individual Level Test for the 3rd stage.
– He picked ‘Whatever Whenever’ for the Final stage.
Read More Facts About Ken So

7. Yuhi Komori

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Komori Yuhi (小森 優陽 / 코모리 유우히)
Position	N/A
Birthday	May 11th, 2007
Active Years	2023–present
Age	17 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	A
MBTI	N/A

Yuhi Komori Facts:

– He ranked seventh in the dance and vocal level test.
– Yuhi became a member of Team 5  in the Team Mission segment along with Sodai, Yuito, and Kohei.
– He received his star talent cube.
– He ranked 6th and got his blue attitude cube in the final rankings.
– He got the individual-level test cube from JYP and got the ranking of 4th place in the 1st stage.
– He became the leader of Team 3 in Team Mission Segment 2 with members Miraku and Yuki.
– His team competed with Team 1, consisting of Yu, Haru, and Eiji.
– His team lost to Team 1 in the Team Mission Segment 2.
– He selected the song ‘Adore U’ by SEVENTEEN for the 2nd stage.
– He initially did not receive the Silver cube for the 2nd stage but later received it.
– He ranked 3rd in the Individual Level Test for the 2nd stage.
– He chose ‘Hard Carry’ by GOT7 for the 3rd stage.
– He maintained 3rd place in the rankings of the Individual Level Test for the 3rd stage and received the Silver cube.
– He picked ‘Because of You’ for the Final stage.
Read More Facts About Yuhi Komori

FORMER CONTESTANTS

8. Enomoto Yuito

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Enomoto Yuito
Position	N/A
Birthday	N/A
Active Years	2023–present
Age	N/A (in 2023)
Zodiac Sign	N/A
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Enomoto Yuito Facts:

– He was placed sixteenth in the dance level test.
– He was placed nineteenth in the vocal level test.
– He was eliminated in Part 1 #10 of Nizi Project Season 2.
Read More Facts About Enomoto Yuito

9. Kohei Nagatsuka

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Kohei Nagatsuka
Position	N/A
Birthday	2008
Active Years	2023–present
Age	16 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	N/A
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Kohei Nagatsuka Facts:

– He was placed second in the dance level test.
– He was placed thirteenth in the vocal level test.
– Kohei was included in Team 5  for the Team Mission segment along with Sodai, Yuito, and Yuhi.
– He received the dance cube from JYP.
– He was eliminated in Part 1 #10 of Nizi Project Season 2.
Read More Facts About Kohei Nagatsuka

10. Otsuka Takato

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Otsuka Takato
Position	N/A
Birthday	2006
Active Years	2023–present
Age	18 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	N/A
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Otsuka Takato Facts:

– He was placed twentieth in the dance and vocal level test.
– He earned the Star Talent Cube from JYP.
– Takato was included in Team 3 for the Team Mission segment along with Haru, Yu, and Taichi.
– He performed a drum performance as his talent during the talent mission.
– He was eliminated in Part 1 #10 of Nizi Project Season 2.
Read More Facts About Otsuka Takato

11. Rio Takahashi

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Rio Takahashi
Position	N/A
Birthday	2006
Active Years	2023–present
Age	18 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	N/A
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Rio Takahashi Facts:

– He was placed fourteenth in the dance level test.
– He was placed fourth in the vocal level test.
– He earned the vocal cube from JYP.
– He was eliminated in Part 1 #10 of Nizi Project Season 2.

12. Wataru Shokei

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Shokei Wataru
Position	N/A
Birthday	2008
Active Years	2023–present
Age	16 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	N/A
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Shokei Wataru Facts:

– He got the dance cube from JYP.
– He was placed eighth in the dance level test.
– He was placed eighth in the vocal level test.
– Shokei was included in Team 2 for the Team Mission segment along with Eiji, Yuki, and Sean.
– He couldn’t get the Star Talent cube.
– He was eliminated in Part 1 #10 of Nizi Project Season 2.
Read More Facts About Shokei Wataru

13. Taichi Inagaki

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Taichi Inagaki
Position	N/A
Birthday	N/A
Active Years	2023–present
Age	(in 2023)
Zodiac Sign	N/A
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Taichi Inagaki Facts:

– He was placed fifteenth in the dance level test.
– He was placed twelfth in the vocal level test.
– He also earned the Star Talent and Dance Cube from JYP.
– He was eliminated in Part 1 #10 of Nizi Project Season 2.

14. Takahashi Taichi

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Takahashi Taichi
Position	N/A
Birthday	N/A
Active Years	2023–present
Age	N/A (in 2023)
Zodiac Sign	N/A
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Takahashi Taichi Facts:

– He was placed eleventh in the dance level test.
– He was placed fifteenth in the vocal level test.
– He earned the star cube from JYP.
– He received his star talent cube.
– He was eliminated in Part 1 #10 of Nizi Project Season 2.

15. Yamaguchi Takao

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Yamaguchi Takao
Position	N/A
Birthday	2009
Active Years	2023–present
Age	15 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	N/A
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	N/A
MBTI	N/A

Yamaguchi Takao Facts:

– He was placed nineteenth in the dance level test.
– He was placed eighteenth in the vocal level test.
– Takao was included in Team 4 for the Team Mission segment along with Miraku, Taiga, and Taichi.
– He was eliminated in Part 1 #10 of Nizi Project Season 2.

16. Miura Sodai

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Miura Sodai
Position	N/A
Birthday	October 25th, 2005
Active Years	2023–present
Age	19 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	O
MBTI	N/A

Miura Sodai Facts:

– He received the dance cube from JYP.
– He ranked ninth in the dance-level test.
– He is the first contestant to receive the vocal cube from JYP.
– He ranked first in the vocal level test.
– He received the Star Talent Cube from JYP.
– Sodai became the Leader of Team 5  in the Team Mission segment.
– Since he ranked 10th, he received the Blue Attitude cube in the final rankings.
– He ranked 10th in the individual-level test of 1st stage.
– For the 2nd stage, he selected the song ‘Comeback When You Hear This Song’ by 2PM and earned the silver cube.
– Ranked 9th in the Individual Level Test for the 2nd stage.
– Chose ‘Hard Carry’ by GOT7 for the 3rd stage.
– Unfortunately, he was eliminated during the 3rd stage.

17. Sean Matsubara

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Sean Matsubara
Position	N/A
Birthday	February 22nd, 2005
Active Years	2023–present
Age	19 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	A
MBTI	N/A

Sean Matsubara Facts:

– He received the dance cube, vocal cube, and star cube from JYP.
– He ranked third in the dance level test and sixteenth in the vocal level test.
– Sean became a member of Team 2 in the Team Mission segment along with Eiji, Yuki, and Shokei.
– He ranked 9th place in the final rankings and earned a Blue Attitude cube.
– He received the individual-level test cube from JYP and got the ranking of 8th place in the 1st stage.
– He chose the song ‘Energetic’ by Wanna One for the 2nd stage.
– He did not receive the Silver cube for the 2nd stage.
– He ranked 12th in the Individual Level Test for the 2nd stage.
– He selected ‘S-Class’ by Stray Kids for the 3rd stage.
– Unfortunately, he was eliminated in the 3rd stage.

18. Fujimaki Taiga

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Fujimaki Taiga
Position	N/A
Birthday	May 17th, 2005
Active Years	2023–present
Age	19 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	AB
MBTI	N/A

Fujimaki Taiga Facts:

– He was placed thirteenth in the dance level test and fourteenth in the vocal level test.
– He received the star cube from JYP.
– He selected ‘MIROH’ by Stray Kids for the 1st stage.
– Unfortunately, did not receive the Silver cube for the 1st stage.
– He ranked 11th in the Individual Level Test for the 1st stage.
– He chose ‘Energetic’ by Wanna One for the 2nd stage.
– Similarly, did not receive the Silver cube for the 2nd stage.
– He maintained 11th place in the rankings of the Individual Level Test for the 2nd stage.
– He picked ‘Hard Carry’ by GOT7 for the 3rd stage.
– Unfortunately, he was eliminated in the 3rd stage.

19. Eiji Ito

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Eiji Ito
Position	N/A
Birthday	June 29th, 2007
Active Years	2023–present
Age	17 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Height	178.3 cm (5’10”)
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	A
MBTI	N/A

Eiji Ito Facts:

– He got the dance cube from JYP.
– He ranked first in the dance level test and ninth in the vocal level test.
– He received the Star Talent Cube from JYP.
– He became the Leader in the Team Mission segment for Team 2.
– He received his Blue Attitude cube placing 4rth in ranks for the final ranking.
– He received the individual-level test cube from JYP and got the ranking of 7th place in the 1st stage.
– He chose the song ‘It’s Raining’ by Rain for the 2nd stage and successfully received the silver cube.
– He ranked 8th in the Individual Level Test for the 2nd stage.
– He selected ‘Hard Carry’ by GOT7 for the 3rd stage.
– He ranked 7th in the Individual Level Test for the 3rd stage and received the Silver cube.
– He picked ‘Whatever Whenever’ for the Final stage.
– He was eliminated in the final episode.

20. Miraku Hoshizawa

Stage Name	N/A
Birth Name	Miraku Hoshizawa
Position	N/A
Birthday	February 13th, 2008
Active Years	2023–present
Age	16 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	A
MBTI	N/A

Miraku Hoshizawa Facts:

– He received the dance cube and star cube from JYP.
– He ranked fifth in the dance level test and tenth in the vocal level test.
– Miraku became the Leader of Team 4  in the Team Mission segment.
– He ranked 5th place in the final rankings, receiving a Blue Attitude cube.
– He ranked 12th in individual-level tests of the 1st stage.
– He selected the song ‘Adore U’ by SEVENTEEN for the 2nd stage.
– He did not initially receive the Silver cube for the 2nd stage but later received it.
– He ranked 10th in the Individual Level Test for the 2nd stage.
– He chose ‘S-Class’ by Stray Kids for the 3rd stage.
– He ranked 9th in the Individual Level Test for the 3rd stage and received the Silver cube.
– He picked ‘Whatever Whenever’ for the Final stage.
– He was eliminated in the final episode.

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Nizi Project Season 2 Part 2