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VIVIZ Articulate Seasonal Love in Summer Vibe

Returning five months after re-debuting as a trio, VIVIZ expresses numerous facets of summer in their sophomore mini-album Summer Vibe, featuring their sugary title track “LOVEADE.”

ReviewSofia GomezJuly 8, 2022VIVIZComment

Dive Into WJSN’s Underwater Fantasy with “Sequence”

Following their first place win in the June finale of Mnet’s survival competition show Queendom 2, WJSN continued their triumphant momentum and released a special single album Sequence featuring title track “Last Sequence” on July 5, 2022.

New ReleaseHien NguyenJuly 8, 2022WJSNComment

WINNER Takes Fans on a HOLIDAY with New Album

It’s been two long years since we’ve heard from the boys of WINNER, with members JINU and HOONY completing their mandatory enlistments over the bulk of the pandemic, but they are finally back with their fourth mini-album HOLIDAY and title track “I LOVE U.”

New ReleaseMeighan PetersJuly 8, 2022WINNERComment

miss A Tries to Catch Their Breath in “Breathe”

After topping the charts and bagging awards with their debut, miss A kept the momentum going with the summer party song “Breathe.”

Artist HighlightDominique J.July 8, 2022miss AComment

Throwback Thursday: EXO-CBX

Debuting in 2016, EXO-CBX is a sub-unit of K-Pop super-group EXO. Made up of three members, Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin, this group keeps that EXO style while adding an extra touch of funk.

Throwback ThursdayEmily BJuly 8, 2022EXO-CBX, Baekhyun, Chen, Xiumin, EXOComment

ENHYPEN’s Public Manifesto as the Future of K-Pop

ENHYPEN made a public declaration in their newest mini-album MANIFESTO : DAY 1 which dropped July 4, 2022. The group are back and declaring that they are no longer conforming to the norms or to what people expect from them as they explore different sounds within this album.v

Review, New ReleaseNicole N.July 7, 2022ENHYPENComment

The History of the Moon Siblings: ASTRO's Moonbin and Billlie's Moon Sua

Among these idol siblings are ASTRO’s Moonbin and Billlie’s Moon Sua: two idols who have waited many years to share the stage together.

Guest PostGuest PostJuly 5, 2022ASTRO, BilllieComment

Think Outside the Box with j-hope’s “MORE”

It’s been a long four years for fans, but the wait has finally paid off in the form of j-hope’s newest single, “MORE.” The track comes as a prerelease ahead of his July 15 album Jack in the Box.

New ReleaseKelly SipkoJuly 4, 2022BTS, J-HopeComment

Meet HUTA: BTOB Minhyuk’s Alter Ego

On June 27, he released his second album BOOM, his first solo release in three years and since completing his mandatory military service. Title track “BOOM” is an intense, hip-hop driven track that is extremely captivating, though that may just be HUTA himself putting us under a spell.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonJuly 3, 2022BTOB, HUTAComment

Win or Nothing: The Legends in Action

The ultimate dream team in JTBC’s newest sports reality show Strongest Baseball (also referred to as Baseball Monsters) features the progressive story of former and currently active baseball players uniting as a team called Strongest Monsters (최강 몬스터즈).

TV & MoviesJulia HurJuly 3, 2022Comment

Heartbreak But Make It Jazzy: HEIZE’s “Undo”

It’s been over a year since HEIZE’s last release, HAPPEN. The mini-album marked her first project under new label P NATION; suffice to say, the label suits her well, as her newest full album Undo is simply decadent.

New ReleaseKelly SipkoJuly 3, 2022HEIZEComment

One Week To Go Until HallyuPopFest London 2022

The event promises to be an indulgent and jam packed two days of celebrating Korean culture and music at the OVO Arena Wembley on 9-10 July.

EventsGuest PostJuly 3, 2022Comment

July 2022 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 StaffJuly 1, 2022Comment

Boom!

For this week's Throwback Thursday, we will take a look at songs that are sure to brighten up your day with a Boom!

Throwback ThursdayEmily BJune 30, 2022NCT Dream, MOMOLAND, SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINKComment

Summer Fun with fromis_9

Headlined by the funky “Stay This Way” and four other tracks filled with summer fun, the group’s fifth mini-album is sure to be an addition to any poolside playlist.

New ReleaseKelly SipkoJune 29, 2022fromis_9, Girl GroupsComment