Latest Updates — The Kraze

WAJANGCHANG, which refers to the sound of crashing, breaking, or cracking, references the hatching of a new sound for the almost 5-year band.

New ReleaseAnya HeatonApril 25, 2025LUCY, BandsComment

Chuu’s “Only cry in the rain” Paints Hazy, Nostalgic Melancholy

Soloist Chuu’s latest comeback blends synth-pop with tender, whirlwind nostalgia – and a good ol’ cry session.

ReviewAnya HeatonApril 24, 2025ChuuComment

Throwback Thursday: The Year Is 2016

Is there a time in K-Pop you wish you could return to? For many, it’s 2018 or 2019, but I believe many tend to forget about the glorious year of 2016 and the great music we got from it.

Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonApril 24, 2025NCT U, Zico, Red VelvetComment

TWS Comes of Age in “Countdown!”

Pledis Entertainment’s most youthful act TWS is back with their latest mini-album Try With Us.

New ReleaseAnya HeatonApril 23, 2025TWS, Boy GroupsComment

KAI Has Returned With His 4th Mini-Album, Wait On Me

After completing his mandatory military service, EXO member KAI has returned with his new EP, Wait On Me - The 4th Mini Album.

New ReleaseCidney AtchersonApril 23, 2025KAI, EXOComment

K-Pop’s Tricksters: xikers Are the Ones to Watch

xikers didn’t just show up on the K-Pop scene, they made sure you felt their presence from the jump.

Artist HighlightJoi BerryApril 23, 2025xikers, Boy Groups Comment

MOMOLAND’s Career Pt. 1: Pre-Debut to “BBoom BBoom”

The 2020s has proven itself as an unexpected goldmine for girl group reunions, and MOMOLAND is the latest group making future plans.

Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungApril 22, 2025MOMOLAND, Girl GroupsComment

SM Classics Jazzes Up aespa’s “Supernova” and “Whiplash”

SM Entertainment’s classical music label, SM Classics, has paid tribute to aespa’s “Supernova” and “Whiplash” with jazz renditions.

Surprise of the WeekJacob Aron LeungApril 20, 2025SM Entertainment, SM StationComment

ME:I’s Third EP, MUSE, is a Piece of Art

The 11-member group’s newest EP, MUSE, comes with the dual title tracks “MUSE” and “Ready Go.”

ReviewJacob Aron LeungApril 19, 2025ME:I, Girl GroupsComment

D.C. has their [SPECIAL MOMENT] With TREASURE

Over the last few years, Washington DC has become a hot spot for K-Pop shows and the latest artist to grace the capital is none other than TREASURE.

EventsNia JacksonApril 18, 2025TREASURE, YG Entertainment, Boy Groups Comments

Throwback Thursday: Grab Your Mics Part 2

Let’s take it back and talk about some songs that make us want to grab our mics and sing along.

Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonApril 17, 2025I.O.I, TWICE, TaeyangComment

Let’s Chat With UNIS!

Just ahead of their latest comeback “SWICY,” the girls of UNIS sat down with The Kraze to discuss their new comeback, dream performances, and advice for their past selves.

InterviewsRoxanne WilsonApril 17, 2025UNIS, Girl Groups, InterviewComment

NCT WISH Is Back With Bright And Colorful Release, “poppop”

Our bright and colorful boys are back with an equally bright and colorful release.

New ReleaseCidney AtchersonApril 16, 2025NCT WISH, NCT, SM Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

Artist Highlight: The Ongoing Journey of RM

RM’s journey from underground rapper to global icon feels less like a straight climb and more like a thoughtful, winding path.

Artist HighlightJoi BerryApril 16, 2025RM, BTSComment

Five Ways that TREASURE Wowed Their First U.S. Tour Stop in NYC

“It’s about time” was a sentiment that was shared by many TREASURE fans who stood eagerly for hours ahead of TREASURE’s first U.S. Tour stop in New York City.

EventsJean LibertApril 15, 2025TREASURE, YG Entertainment Comments

ifeye Evokes Curiosity in Debut EP, ERLU BLUE

ifeye, a girl group produced by choreographer and music producer RyuD, made their debut on April 8.

Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungApril 15, 2025ifeye, Girl GroupsComment

Dreamy, Magical B-Sides by TXT

Still suffering from post-concert blues, I thought I would share some of my favorite TXT B-sides that take me back to the show as us UK MOA’s wait in high anticipation for them to come back.

B-Side TracksCourtney WillisApril 14, 2025TXT, BigHit Entertainment, HYBE, Boy GroupsComment

Eolssu! Dig Into Daedong’s Delightful “taryeong”, A Captivating Balance of Tradition and Modernity

One, two, three, four Eolssu! That’s how the captivating song “taryeong” by Daedong (대동) starts, just before giving way to an electric guitar riff, blending elements of Korean Folk Music and modern music from the very beginning.

Surprise of the WeekAngelica VianelloApril 13, 2025Daedong, BandsComment