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NOMAD
Also known asNeed Our Microphone And Dances
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2024 (2024)–present
LabelsNomad
Members
  • Sangha
  • Doy
  • One
  • Rivr
  • Junho
Website nomadofficial.kr

NOMAD ( Korean: 노매드; RR: Nomaedeu; MR: Nomaedŭ; abbreviation for Need Our Microphone And Dances) is a South Korean boy band formed by Nomad Entertainment. The group consists of five members: Sangha, Doy, One, Rivr and Junho. They debuted on February 28, 2024, with the eponymous extended play Nomad. [1]

Name

The Nomad band name is an abbreviation for "Need Our Microphone And Dances", and reflects their confidence in saying, "Bring a microphone to really dance and enjoy the stage". [2]

History

2021-2022: Pre-debut activities

On September 17, 2021, Sangha was a contestant on MBC's survival show, Wild Idol to become a member of TAN. He was eliminated in the 3rd episode. [3] On March 19, 2022, Junho was a contestant on IST Entertainment survival show,  The Origin – A, B, Or What? to become a member of ATBO. He was eliminated in the 8th episode. [4]

2023–present: "Lights On" and debut with Nomad

On December 27, 2023, Nomad Entertainment announced a performance video for the song "Lights On". [5] On January 12, 2024, they pre-released the lyric video for the track "Eye 2 Eye" from their extended play. [6] On December 10, 2023, Nomad Entertainment announced debut a boy band called Nomad and the five members were revealed to the public in releases of cover videos on their Youtube's official channel on December 13, 2023 (in order: Doy, Rivr, Junho, Sangha and One). [7] On February 2, 2024, Nomad Entertainment released the debut scheduler for Nomad through its official website and  began the official debut countdown. They released teaser images on February 5, 6, 7 and 8 of members concept posters. Later, they released new conceptual images on February 10 and 13. On the February 19, the tracklist for their album titled Nomad was released and the album's medley was released on the february 22. The music video for the track "Let Me Love You" was released on February 23, double title singles' music video teasers "No Pressure" released on the 25 and 27 "California Love" was released to heighten enthusiasm for the debut. On February 28, Nomad officially debuted with two main tracks "Pressure" and "California Love" from their extended play Nomad. [8] Nomad before their debut, held a showcase on the morning of February 28, at Seongam Art Hall in Gangnam-gu to celebrate the release of their album. [9] They had their debut stage on February 29 on Mnet's music program  M Countdown. [10]

Members

  • Sangha (상하)
  • Doy (도의)
  • One (원)
  • Rivr (리버)
  • Junho (준호)

Influences

During an interview with MHN Sports, Nomad said that YG Entertainment's BigBang is the group's role model. [11]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Details Peak positions Sales
KOR
[12]
Nomad
Track listing
  1. "No Pressure"
  2. "California Love"
  3. "Oasis"
  4. "Automatic"
  5. "Let Me love You"
  6. "Lights On"
  7. "Eye 2 Eye"
 45

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Korean
"No Pressure" 2024 — Nomad
"California Love" —

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / work Result Ref.
The Fact Music Awards 2024 Best Music – Spring "No Pressure" Nominated

[14]

References

  1. ^ "신인 그룹 노매드(NOMAD), 데뷔 스케줄러 공개…'카운트다운 돌입'" (in Korean). 2 February 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "신인 보이그룹' 노매드 '멤버 전원 20대? 증명할 자신 있어'[인터뷰①]" (in Korean). Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  3. ^ "Extreme Debut Wild Idol': SHINee Minho, 2PM Jun.K and more idols join survival show". Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  4. ^ "'The Origin': New release date, contestants, and all about the GOT7 JayB starrer survival show". Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  5. ^ "R&B 힙합 크로스오버 그룹 '노매드', Lights on 퍼포먼스 비디오 첫 선" (in Korean). Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  6. ^ "신인그룹 노매드, 1st EP 수록곡 'Eye 2 eye' Lyric Video 선공개" (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  7. ^ "Microphone Playlist". Youtube. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "신인 그룹 노매드(NOMAD), 데뷔 스케줄러 공개…'카운트다운 돌입'" (in Korean). 2 February 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  9. ^ "[K-현장] "우리는 우리의 음악을 직접 만든다" 노매드, 다섯 청춘의 당당한 출사표(종합)" (in Korean). 28 February 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  10. ^ "LINE-UP: NOMAD,The Wind, LE SSERAFIM, Moon Byul, INI AIMERS, A.C.E, n.SSign, CRAVITY, TAEYONG, TRI.BE, TWICE EP.831 M COUNTDOWN ARTIST" (in Korean). Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  11. ^ "신인 보이그룹' 노매드 '멤버 전원 20대? 증명할 자신 있어'[인터뷰①]" (in Korean). Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  12. ^ Peak chart position on the Circle Album Chart:
  13. ^ Cumulative Sales of NOMAD:
  14. ^ "TMA Best Music: Spring 2024 The Fact Music Awards". Retrieved April 1, 2024.

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