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Let Your Wounds Be Healed By Lazybone’s “Nabiya”

Don’t be scared by the destructive cat: Lazybone’s (레이지본) latest song “Nabiya” is all but menacing.

Surprise of the WeekAngelica VianelloJuly 7, 2024Lazybone, BandsComment

Tomorrow x Together Reveals Their New Japanese Single CHIKAI

The term “Chikai” means promise, and this fourth installment explores themes of determination, hope, and vowing to keep the promise that “we will be together forever,” even if things change.

New ReleaseMarjolaine PaolantonacciJuly 6, 2024TXT, HYBE, Japanese ReleaseComment

ADN Lewis and Lotus Flow Collaborate With Summer Single “Over The Summer”

Producers ADN Lewis (who is known for co-writing and producing TAEMIN’s “Move”) and Lotus Flow (who is known to produce AleXa’s “Juliet”) have come together to release a summer single “Over The Summer” on June 28.

New ReleaseRobyn RushJuly 6, 2024Comment

JU-NE Embraces His Rock Side in Solo Debut “나 홀로 (Feel Lost)”

June may be over, but JU-NE has only just begun!

DebutsCourtney WillisJuly 6, 2024JU-NE, iKONComment

aespa’s Japanese Debut Hot Mess Is Super Hype

aespa is back and has released their first Japanese track.

New ReleaseCidney AtchersonJuly 5, 2024aespa, SM Entertainment, Girl Groups, Japanese ReleaseComment

Review: LEE CHAEYEON SHOWDOWN

Lee Chaeyeon returns with summer EP, SHOWDOWN.

ReviewDeborah RodriguezJuly 5, 2024Lee Chaeyeon, SoloistsComment

TBT Throwback Thursday: July Debuts Part 2

The first part only scratched the surface of the many groups that made their big debuts in July, and today we will pick up right where we left off.

Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonJuly 4, 2024Girls Day, KARDComment

STAYC’S First Full Album Metamorphic is Here

Girl group STAYC has been a phenomenon ever since their debut, and these girls never disappoint.

New ReleaseCidney AtchersonJuly 3, 2024STAYC, Girl GroupsComment

KISS OF LIFE’s New Release, “Sticky” Is Right On Time For The Summertime

After their hit release of “Midas Touch,” the BRATZ of K-Pop are back with a summer banger.

New ReleaseCidney AtchersonJuly 3, 2024KISS OF LIFE, Girl GroupsComment

The Puzzling Situation of PIXY

Since 2021, PIXY has been known for combining fairy-like imagery with the aura of spooky witches. However, their current uncertain situation also spells confusion for many fans.

Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungJuly 2, 2024PIXY, Girl GroupsComment

ITZY Brought the Drama and Sass to be Simply Fabulous in NJ

TZY’s BORN TO BE World Tour had landed in the Garden State and the crowd was screaming their welcomes and singing along to their fun, catchy, and rocking sounds.

EventsJean LibertJuly 2, 2024ITZYComment

July 2024 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, 2024Comment

EXO’s Top-Tier B-Side List Part 2

Last time, we talked about EXO songs, which I believe are top-tier B-sides. EXO, the well-known SM Entertainment boy group has been in the game since 2012 and has dropped banger after banger.

B-Side TracksCidney AtchersonJuly 1, 2024EXOComment

Five Moments that Had Verrers Sighing at VERIVERY’s New York Fan Meet

If you had a chance to catch the New York stop of the 2024 VERIVERY U.S. “GO ON” Fanmeeting Tour June 14 at Racket, you were fortunate enough to see Gyehyeon, Yeonho, Yongseung, and Kangmin of VERIVERY make their team proud.

EventsJean LibertJune 30, 2024VERIVERY, Boy GroupsComment

Step Into Your Prime With Min’s Prime Time

Dynamic performer Min, previously of the iconic girl group miss A, returns to the music scene with her debut EP, Prime Time.

ReviewNia JacksonJune 30, 2024MIN, miss A, SoloistsComment

Lisa Truly is a “Rockstar”

Three years after making her solo debut, the highly anticipated solo comeback of BLACKPINK’s Lisa has finally arrived.

New ReleaseJ. VentinillaJune 30, 2024LISA, BLACKPINKComment

Fandom Wars: Why They Do More Harm Than Good

In the fast and vibrant world of K-Pop, it's easy to get caught up in the passion and excitement of supporting our favorites. But let's face it: every now and then, things can get a little intense.

Fan Advice, Monthly ColumnsRae LovetteJune 29, 2024Comment