[Edaily Starin KIM HYUNSIK Reporter] "We’ve been working hard to perfect our visuals and stage performance."

Boy group NOWZ (NOWZ—Hyunbin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jin-hyuk, Si-yoon) made this announcement at the press showcase for their new single “Achilles,” held at 4:00 p.m. on the 5th at the Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.
Jin-hyuk emphasized, “Every time we make a comeback, we’ve strived to prove our growth. This time as well, we’ll give it our all without any regrets and show you just how much we’ve grown.”
The title track “Achilles,” which shares the same name as the single, is a track based on 1980s-style funk and disco elements. It explores the attraction and confusing emotions experienced at the moment of falling in love at first sight.
Yeon-woo said, “All the members love retro sounds, so this was a song we wanted to try.”
Hyunbin explained, “All of us members were born in the 2000s, yet we have a strong interest in old songs. We thought that if we sang a 1980s-style disco-based song, it would create a unique and fresh synergy.”
Regarding the lyrics, Si-yoon explained, “I likened love to a weakness. The song captures the process of falling apart because of one person.”

NOWZ is determined to showcase a more mature visual image and music under the concept of “Zero Sexy,” which signifies a restrained form of sex appeal

Hyunbin explained, “It means we want to exude a charm like ‘Zero Cola’—something that tastes sweet even without sugar and keeps you coming back for more,” adding, “To show you healthy energy and a fresh kind of sexiness, I worked hard on my diet, eating nothing but salads.”
He continued, “While we’ve previously promoted songs centered on the challenges and achievements of youth, this time we’ve incorporated a story about youthful love.”
Yoon said, “We’ve prepared a performance that’s sure to captivate the audience. We plan to showcase a subtle, alluring sex appeal,” and smiled brightly, adding, “I hope you’ll beat the summer heat by watching NOWZ’s chic and sexy stage performance.”

NOWZ, which debuted in April 2024, rebranded from “NOWADAYS” to its current name last June, redefining the group’s direction.
This marks NOWZ’s first official domestic comeback in about nine months since they released the single “Play Ball” last November, featuring the title track “HomeRUN.” In the meantime, they released their debut mini-album “NOWZ” in Japan and focused on building a local fanbase there with their Japanese hip-hop track “AMMO.”
The “Achilles” track and music video will be released at 6 p.m. today via various online music platforms. Following this, NAUZ will kick off their music show promotions by appearing on Mnet’s “M Countdown” on the 6th. On the 9th, they will hold a busking event at COEX Square Plaza in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Hyunbin stated, “There are many amazing senior artists making comebacks this month. Rather than comparing ourselves to others, we’ll focus on making ourselves even better.”
Jin-hyuk expressed his anticipation for the promotion, saying, “Since there aren’t many K-pop groups promoting with songs in a style similar to ‘Achilles,’ I think we’ll be able to effectively fill that niche.”
Yeon-woo said, “I want to showcase NOWZ’s charm on various stages, including award shows, going forward.”