Sweet Boys Turning Fierce — DKZ is Back

Joining K-Pop’s tiger family, DKZ is back fiercer than ever and contrasting their latest release

New ReleaseBettina MiskiOctober 8, 2022DONGKIZ, Boy GroupsComment

Review: Midnight Runners (2017)

This past week, there's been a clip from director Kim Joohwan’s Midnight Runners circulating on social media.

K-MoviesOmaniOctober 8, 2022Park Seojoon, Kang HaneulComment

JAMIE Delivers Perfect Girls’-Night-Out Anthems with Newest EP

Returning with a full EP four years after the release of jiminxjamie in 2018, JAMIE shows her mature cool girl image with a five track mini-album titled One Bad Night.

New ReleaseHien NguyenOctober 7, 2022JAIME, Park Jimin, SoloistsComment

TREASURE Returns to Say “HELLO” with THE SECOND STEP : CHAPTER TWO

TREASURE has finally made their return with a brand new mini-album, THE SECOND STEP : CHAPTER TWO, eight months after the release of their first mini-album

New ReleaseCourtney WillisOctober 7, 2022TREASURE, YG Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

AB6IX Kicks off October with the Sweet “Sugarcoat”

AB6IX has dabbled in many different genres in their time, and in this release we see a more retro boyband feel take center stage.

New ReleaseRoxanne WilsonOctober 7, 2022AB6IX, Boy GroupsComment

Throwback Thursday: K-Pop Halloween Starter Pack

It’s October! That means it’s time for an obligatory review of some fun, creepy, yet creative throwbacks to get into the Halloween spirit.

Throwback ThursdayRashelle B.October 6, 2022BTS, Red Velvet, BEAST, SHINee, GaIn, TWICE, NCT 127Comment

The Show Must Go On: VERIVERY PAGE: O in Covington

VERIVERY’s Covington concert was a prime example of how true a phrase “the show must go on” can be in times of uncertainty.

EventsCiara G.October 6, 2022VERIVERY, Boy GroupsComment

Welcome to SEULGI’s World

As the main dancer and their spearhead of performance, it’s no surprise that SEULGI has been essential to nabbing the group’s crown as the reigning queens of K-Pop horror.

DebutsKelly SipkoOctober 6, 2022SEULGI, Red Velvet, Soloists, SM EntertainmentComment

DPR Returns to the Big Apple

Queuing as early as three in the morning, The Hammerstein Ballroom saw droves of fans excitedly waiting to meet the dynamic crew known as Dream Perfect Regime.

EventsNia Jackson & Jean LibertOctober 5, 2022DPR, DPR Live, DPR IanComment

Throwback Girl Group Hits from October 2015-2021

While we wait for plenty of female artists to take over the month, let’s take a look back on some popular hits that took over October in their respective years!

Ladies CornerSofia GomezOctober 4, 2022aespa, LOONA, Brown Eyed Girls, IZ*ONE, TWICE, I.O.I, f(x), Girl GroupsComment

Best of September B-Sides

While September has already come to an end, the month has left us with some amazing comebacks from a variety of artists across K-Pop and K-Hip-Hop.

B-Side TracksCourtney WillisOctober 3, 2022Jackson Wang, pH-1, ONEUSComment

Earth Arcade Quartet Heads on a Space Race

Geographically expanding into the scenery of Southeast Asia, Earth Arcade explores a carefully crafted conceptual alternate universe.

TV & Movies, Monthly ColumnsJulia HurOctober 2, 2022Earth Arcade, Variety ShowsComment

EXID Makes a “FIRE” Return to K-Pop

It’s been a long time coming but the legendary and iconic girl-crushes, EXID, have made their long-awaited and highly anticipated comeback!

New ReleaseJ. VentinillaOctober 1, 2022EXID, Girl GroupsComment

K-Drama Review: The Guest

We are going to start October and my favorite spooky month off right with a discussion about one of my favorite horror K-Dramas, The Guest.

K-DramasSara LayneOctober 1, 2022Kim Dongwook, Kim Jaewook, K-DramaComment

October 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 StaffOctober 1, 2022Comment

BoA, CIX, and WINNER Takeover NYC

New York City has seen its share of iconic K-Pop groups this year, but no one was prepared for who would take the stage at Pier 17.

EventsNia JacksonSeptember 30, 2022WINNER, BoA, CIXComment

K-Indie and R&B For the Soul

Need a few comfort songs to recover with? You’ve landed in the right place. Enjoy some cozy throwback K-Indie and R&B slow jams this Thursday.

Throwback ThursdayRashelle B.September 29, 2022Hoody, Se So Neon, ANDA, Night Off, OOHYO, youra, K-hiphop/R&B, Indie/UndergroundComment

ADORA’s Reintroduction With Adorable REbirth

After the release of her third single “Trouble? TRAVEL!” back in June, ADORA returns and greets fans with her first mini-album Adorable REbirth.

New ReleaseNicole N.September 28, 2022ADORA, SoloistsComment