NouerA, who debuted in February last year, has been captivating fans with their entertaining content series 'What Are You Doing? NouerA!'.
The group NouerA released their self-produced content 'What Are You Doing? NouerA! - Countryside Edition' on their official YouTube channel from December last year to January 8th this year. Each episode showcased a mix of humor and touching moments, offering fans a unique and delightful experience.
NouerA caught attention with their charming personalities. During their visit to Yongmun Market in Yangpyeong County, member Kihyun humorously engaged with a vendor who recognized them, saying, "My grandmother used to run a business here," bringing smiles all around. Hyunjun captivated the audience by singing Young Tak's 'Jjin-iya' and displaying his playful side.
Members Pan and Miraku showcased their comedic talents with unexpected antics. In a game called 'Cone Cushion Hunt', Pan enthusiastically declared, "Just go crazy," and amused everyone with his quirky movements. Miraku also entertained by performing breakdancing while participating in the 'Put on Pants Without Hands' game, leaving viewers in stitches.
Yuseop and Junpyo, known for their comedic flair, continued to shine. They participated in 'Household Badminton', where they used household items like pot lids and baskets as rackets. Yuseop humorously taunted Junpyo with comedian Heo Kyung-hwan's catchphrase after scoring, while Junpyo responded with a playful kick, heightening the excitement.
Beyond humor, NouerA also touched fans' hearts with emotional moments. Gathered around a campfire, Miraku expressed his support for the members, saying, "I hope you lean on each other," showing his caring nature. Hyunjun comforted a teary-eyed Lin by saying, "You're doing well," adding warmth to the scene.
NouerA has been actively making strides in their career. Even before debuting, they were named '2025 K-POP Rookie' by Billboard and Billboard Korea. They released their debut album 'Chapter: New is Now' and their second mini-album 'n: number of Cases', with the latter surpassing 200,000 copies in initial sales, marking a career high.
Their international presence is also notable. They performed at Japan's major festival 'Kstyle PARTY' and held a fan concert at KT ZEPP Yokohama. Additionally, they visited Weibo's headquarters in China for a special live program, which ranked 4th on Weibo's live broadcast chart and 33rd on the main chart, proving their popularity.
NouerA is also expanding their reach in Europe with promotions in Paris, France, and Barcelona, Spain. Fans eagerly anticipate what new music and projects NouerA will bring this year, as their global journey continues to unfold.
Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr