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EXO and the “Wolf” Comeback

On June 3, 2013, EXO made their first comeback with their full-length album XOXO.

Artist HighlightMeighan PetersOctober 1, 2021EXO, SM Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

September Favorites

Check out some of our favorite things that came out this September!

Monthly Favorites, Monthly ColumnsRoxanne WilsonOctober 1, 2021ATEEZ, NCT 127, PURPLE K!SS, HyunA, DAWNComment

October 2021 Comeback Roundup

The K-Pop world moves fast, and it can be difficult to keep up with which groups are coming back and when. But don’t worry, The Kraze is here to help keep you in the loop.

New ReleaseThe Kraze StaffOctober 1, 2021Comment

Ciipher Show Rapid Growth with First Comeback

Only a few months after their debut, rookie boy group Ciipher are back with their second mini-album BLIND along with the music video for title track “Blind.”

New ReleaseMeighan PetersSeptember 30, 2021Ciipher, Boy GroupsComment

Title Tracks That Include the Group’s Name

These songs tend to be great introductions to both the style and concepts we may be seeing later on from the group as well.

Throwback ThursdayEmily BSeptember 30, 2021Topp Dogg, Girls Generation, BOYFRIEND, SHINeeComment

Key Brings His Best Self in BAD LOVE

SHINee’s Key is a prolific figure in K-Pop—we all know him, we all love him, we’ve all been looking forward to his first mini-album, BAD LOVE.

ReviewOmaniSeptember 30, 2021Key, SHINee, SoloistsComment

DAY6’s Dowoon Came “Out of the Blue” with his Debut

The light and upbeat song features vocals by Dowoon himself and singer Song Heejin.

DebutsPip WynansSeptember 30, 2021Dowoon, DAY6, SoloistsComment

Idols Taking Over Fashion Week Season All Around The World

Just after BLACKPINK's Rosé and CL attended the Met Gala, one of the—if not the—most exclusive events of the fashion world, idols are also taking over fashion week season all around the world.

Fashion & BeautyBettina MiskiSeptember 29, 2021Seoul Fashion Week, FashionComment

AB6IX Brings us Back to Innocent School Days in “CHERRY”

“CHERRY” explores a more retro pop sound and diverts quite a bit from April’s release.

New ReleaseRoxanne WilsonSeptember 29, 2021AB6IX, Boy GroupsComment

[Exclusive Interview]: Rising Stars DONGKIZ Talk About Music and Their Movie-Inspired Concepts

DONGKIZ is a five-member boy group under Dongyo Entertainment who have steadily gained popularity for their unique music videos, most of them inspired by classic movies.

InterviewsSaquib SyedSeptember 29, 2021DONGKIZ, Interview Comments

A Variety of Ladies in K-Pop

Variety shows are some of the most popular places for idols to show off their personalities.

Ladies CornerPip WynansSeptember 28, 2021Comment

Best iScreaM Remixes

In 2020, ScreaM Records began releasing iScreaM Remixes of popular SM releases.

B-Side TracksSaquib SyedSeptember 27, 2021Irene & Seulgi, aespa, NCT 127, Taemin, EXO SCComment

DEVYN Shows Awareness in “Too Comfortable”

In her new release, she touches on a raw and relatable story that can occur in relationships.

New ReleaseSofia GomezSeptember 27, 2021DEVYN, SoloistsComment

Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice. ITZY Returns With “LOCO” in Full Album

ITZY is back and this time it’s spicier, louder, and just as addictive in their first full album Crazy in Love.

New ReleaseJ. VentinillaSeptember 27, 2021ITZY, JYP Entertainment, Girl GroupsComment

Fandom: Power to Move the World

The earlier fan culture may have been merely a trendy epidemic, but fandom culture has been evolving into more than simply two entities in a relationship.

CultureAnne Seoung Eun BaeSeptember 26, 2021Comment

History of K-Pop: ATEEZ

Having solidified themselves as one of the quintessential fourth generation boy groups, ATEEZ is one of the few popular groups of the latest generation hailing from a smaller company.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsRoxanne WilsonSeptember 26, 2021ATEEZ, Boy Groups Comment