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You Will Fall in Love With BOYNEXTDOOR’s IF I SAY - I LOVE YOU - Single

BOYNEXTDOOR is back and has released a single that will make you want to dance, cry, and think.

New ReleaseCidney AtchersonJanuary 8, 2025BOYNEXTDOOR, HYBE, Boy GroupsComment

Revisiting Song Jieun’s First EP, 25, in 2025

As 2025 kicks off, there’s no other fitting release to usher in the next quarter of the century than Song Jieun’s 25.

Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungJanuary 7, 2025Song Jieun, SECRETComment

Best B-Sides of 2024

From boy groups to girl groups to solo artists…there were so many great releases across 2024.

B-Side TracksCourtney WillisJanuary 6, 2025I.M, BM, ARTMS, Xdinary Heroes, YUTA, ATEEZ, Stray Kids, TWICEComment

Enjoy “carp bread”: Yes, It’s A Song About Fish Bread, And It’s Precious

Bumjin’s “carp bread” might not be poised to replicate the success of BIBI’s “Bam Yang Gang” last year, but it's precious nonetheless.

Surprise of the WeekAngelica VianelloJanuary 5, 2025Bumjin, Indie/UndergroundComment

What’s The Kraze: 2024 Favorites

With the start of 2025, let’s take a look back at some of the The Kraze staff’s favorite songs, videos, tours, trends, and more from 2024.

What's The KrazeKelly SipkoJanuary 4, 2025Comment

Best K-Pop Music Videos of December 2024

Take a look at some of the best work to come out of December 2024.

Music VideosRina MillerJanuary 3, 2025The Boyz, TWICE, YOUNITE, CRAVITY, Stray Kids, Onew, Mark Lee, Lee Youngji, YugyeomComment

Throwback Thursday: Into The New Year

There are songs that we listen to to help us start the new year off on the right foot.

Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonJanuary 2, 2025Girls Generation, NCT Dream, IVEComment

January 2025 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 StaffJanuary 1, 2025Comment

The Kraze’s Favorite 2024 Music Videos by Women in K-Pop

For this year’s final Ladies Corner article, The Kraze staff named their favorite music videos from female artists in 2024.

Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungDecember 31, 2024IVE, aespa, LE SSERAFIM, Yves, ARTMS, Red Velvet, tripleS, IU, ICHILLIN'Comment

Let’s Dance Dance Dance To These The Boyz B-Sides Part 2

In part one, we talked about how The Boyz makes music that you can’t help but dance to.

B-Side TracksCidney AtchersonDecember 30, 2024The Boyz, Boy GroupsComment

Protecting Creative Spaces: How to Handle K-Pop "Shops" Copying Designs

In recent months, there's been a rising trend of K-Pop fan "shops" that have been blatantly copying the designs of legitimate, established creators.

Fan Advice, Monthly ColumnsRae LovetteDecember 28, 2024Comment

Music VideosRina MillerDecember 27, 20248TURN, ALL(H)OURS, Hui, IVE, VANNER, P1Harmony, Ten, LE SSERAFIM, NCT, PLAVE, Kim Chungha, Wendy, V, NCT Dream, BoA, KISS OF LIFE, ONF, BOYNEXTDOOR, Zico, SEVENTEEN, D.O., tripleS, Mark Lee, RM, aespa, WayV, BADVILLAIN, AKMU, ChuuComment

Throwback Thursday: Christmas Covers

During this magical time, many idols will release and perform many covers of iconic Christmas classics that we know and love.

Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonDecember 26, 2024Nayeon, NCT, Irene, Park BogumComment

fromis_9 Dedicates Special Single “from” to Fans

fromis_9 has released their last single under Pledis Entertainment, “from.”

New ReleaseJacob Aron LeungDecember 25, 2024fromis_9, HYBE, Girl GroupsComment

aespa’s Karina Takes the Reins as the New Santa in Shinsegae Holiday Campaign

In an alternate universe where Santa gets injured on Christmas Eve, aespa’s Karina takes on the task of delivering presents worldwide in Shinsegae Department Store’s holiday campaign.

Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungDecember 24, 2024Karina, aespaComment

Best of December 2024

December has promised to end the year with a bang, delivering us with some strong comebacks and releases across the musical world of K-Pop.

B-Side TracksCourtney WillisDecember 23, 2024Rosé, Stray Kids, TWICEComment

Dreamcatcher’s [My Christmas Sweet Love] - Single is a Gift to Us All

We have been given a gift from our rock queens, Dreamcatcher.

New ReleaseCidney AtchersonDecember 22, 2024Dreamcatcher, Girl GroupsComment

K-Pop Artists Broaden Their Horizons by Singing Pokémon Anime Themes

K-Pop artists have caught the attention of showrunners for the Pokémon anime, which has featured aespa, IVE, ZEROBASEONE, and NCT WISH singing themes for the latest series in Asia.

Surprise of the WeekJacob Aron LeungDecember 22, 2024aespa, IVE, ZEROBASEONE, NCT WISHComment