Pre-debut Prior to
Chuang Asia: Season 2, member Hu Yetao competed on
Chuang 2021 (2021), the final entry of the
Chuang series to run in China. Member Thi-o also previously competed on the Thai idol
reality competition show
The Two (2022), where he managed to make his debut as part of the duo Thi-o & Tutor in 2023, before making his solo debut in 2024.
2025–present: Chuang Asia: Season 2 and debut After the conclusion of the
first season of
Chuang Asia, a second season was announced to be in the work, featuring male contestants.
Chuang Asia: Season 2 ran from February to April 2025, ending with the formation of the boy group Next1de, which performed their eponymous single. The single was later officially released on May 6, marking the group's debut. Next1de released their first EP,
One Heart, New Adventure!, on August 29. Its lead single, "Take it Easy", was previously released on August 15. ==Members==