Why do you think NEXZ and KickFlip still haven’t really “blown up” yet?

QUESTION

I’ve been following both NEXZ and KickFlip since debut and I genuinely like their music and concepts a lot. NEXZ has that strong performance energy and KickFlip brings a fun, fresh vibe. But even after some time, they still feel quite under the radar compared to other 5th gen boy groups.

What do you think is holding them back?

  • JYP’s promotion strategy?
  • Competition with Stray Kids (and the “sons of SKZ” narrative)?
  • Lack of a breakout hit?
  • International marketing?
  • Or something else?

I’m not trying to hate, I’m just curious why two talented groups from a big company are struggling to gain bigger recognition while others (like TWS) blew up much faster. Would love to hear different opinions!!

Posted Jul 10, 2026, 7:25 PM UTC

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