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izna: From I-LAND2 : N/a to “SIGN”
izna: From I-LAND2 : N/a to “SIGN”

When the seven members of izna emerged victorious from I-LAND2 : N/a, they opened a door of endless possibilities.

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Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungApril 8, 2025izna, Girl Groups, I-LANDComment
xikers - an Ever Higher “House of Tricky”: Return of Junghoon and a Visual Labyrinth in “BREATHE”
xikers - an Ever Higher “House of Tricky”: Return of Junghoon and a Visual Labyrinth in “BREATHE”

With “BREATHE,” xikers confirms its status as a visionary rookie, chaining strong concepts with stunning continuity.

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New ReleaseMarjolaine PaolantonacciApril 7, 2025xikers, Boy GroupsComment
CLOSE YOUR EYES Debuts With Literary Concept “All My Poetry”
CLOSE YOUR EYES Debuts With Literary Concept “All My Poetry”

New boy group CLOSE YOUR EYES managed to stand out with their “literature boy” concept described at their showcase.

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DebutsRoxanne WilsonApril 4, 2025CLOSE YOUR EYES, Boy GroupsComment
[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]: FTISLAND’S Song Seunghyun, The Idol, The Actor, The Entrepreneur
[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]: FTISLAND’S Song Seunghyun, The Idol, The Actor, The Entrepreneur

Seunghyun sat down with us ahead of The Shops at Skyview March 15 Spring Forward/Give Back charitable event in New York.

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InterviewsJean LibertApril 3, 2025Song Seunghyun, FTISLAND, InterviewComment
Throwback Thursday: Let’s Talk About Some Soloists Part 3
Throwback Thursday: Let’s Talk About Some Soloists Part 3

If you like more of a solo act, this list is for you.

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Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonApril 3, 2025JUNNY, Junggigo, Soyou, TiffanyComment
Discover Your Destiny in NiziU’s “LOVE LINE”
Discover Your Destiny in NiziU’s “LOVE LINE”

NiziU has made their first Korean comeback with the two-track single LOVE LINE.

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New ReleaseJacob Aron LeungApril 2, 2025NiziU, Girl GroupsComment
NMIXX's Musical Experimentation Pushes Limits in K-Pop
NMIXX's Musical Experimentation Pushes Limits in K-Pop

In the fast-paced world of K-Pop, NMIXX has quickly made a name for themselves with their daring and experimental sound.

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Artist HighlightJoi BerryApril 2, 2025NMIXX, JYP Entertainment, Girl GroupsComment
The Complex Nature of NewJeans’s Future Promotions as NJZ
The Complex Nature of NewJeans’s Future Promotions as NJZ

The months-long clash between HYBE subsidiary ADOR and its sole group has brought into question what autonomy artists have over their brand and image.  

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Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungApril 1, 2025NewJeans, Girl GroupsComment
April 2025 Comeback Roundup
April 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.

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New ReleaseThe Kraze StaffApril 1, 2025Comment
Best of March 2025
Best of March 2025

March might be 2025’s strongest month of comebacks so far with so many great tracks having been dished out this month.

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B-Side TracksCourtney WillisMarch 31, 2025Jennie, Xdinary Heroes, The BoyzComment
RE:WIND Take Us Back to the Noughties with Debut Single “FOREVER”
RE:WIND Take Us Back to the Noughties with Debut Single “FOREVER”

The members of RE:WIND are embarking on their second chance at becoming idols.

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DebutsCourtney WillisMarch 30, 2025RE:WIND, Boy GroupsComment
After Winning Hearts, Song Sohee’s “Not a Dream” Gets an Official Release
After Winning Hearts, Song Sohee’s “Not a Dream” Gets an Official Release

Song Sohee’s “Not a Dream” is a spellbinding fusion of Gugak elements and a vocal style reminiscent of Dolores O’Riordan’s.

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Surprise of the WeekAngelica VianelloMarch 30, 2025Song SoheeComment
Why Hygiene Matters at K-Pop Concerts and How to Stay Fresh for Your Bias
Why Hygiene Matters at K-Pop Concerts and How to Stay Fresh for Your Bias

It’s not a new issue, but idols have started to mention it more directly during their ments, and it's a comment that fans should take seriously.

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Fan Advice, Monthly ColumnsRae LovetteMarch 29, 2025Comment
TEN’s STUNNER is Scorching
TEN’s STUNNER is Scorching

“I’m talking about some real love:” In his first solo comeback, TEN is more than talk. He’s flair.

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ReviewAnya HeatonMarch 28, 2025Ten, NCTComment
Sweet Tooth? Try CRAVITY’s Latest Japanese Comeback Jelly Bean
Sweet Tooth? Try CRAVITY’s Latest Japanese Comeback Jelly Bean

Nine-member boy group CRAVITY returns to a bright, bubblegum sound in their latest Japanese comeback Jelly Bean.

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New ReleaseAnya HeatonMarch 28, 2025CRAVITY, Boy Groups, Japanese Release, Starship Entertainment Comment
Roundtable Interview: with Raw Passion and a Bit of “JeLLo,” NEWBEAT Debuts and Lets us Know Why They Want to be Rookie of the Year
Roundtable Interview: with Raw Passion and a Bit of “JeLLo,” NEWBEAT Debuts and Lets us Know Why They Want to be Rookie of the Year

NEWBEAT took time ahead of their official debut to sit down with select members of the media to talk about their pre-released tracks, their time busking in the States, what their goals are, and how they want to be seen. 

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InterviewsJean LibertMarch 27, 2025NEWBEAT, Boy Groups, InterviewComment
Throwback Thursday: Women In K-Pop (Soloists Edition) Part 2
Throwback Thursday: Women In K-Pop (Soloists Edition) Part 2

Picking back up with our “Women In K-Pop” theme, I think it’s time we talk about some soloists who have changed our lives.

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Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonMarch 27, 2025Kim Chungha, Sunmi, Lee HyoriComment
Artist Highlight: So!YoON! Creates a Sonic World Like No Other
Artist Highlight: So!YoON! Creates a Sonic World Like No Other

So!YoON! defies musical boundaries, fusing rock, R&B, and psychedelia into an electrifying soundscape that demands to be explored.

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Artist HighlightJoi BerryMarch 26, 2025So!YoOON!Comment
NEWBEAT’s Debut Full Album Makes a RAW AND RAD First Impression
NEWBEAT’s Debut Full Album Makes a RAW AND RAD First Impression

Park Minseok, Hong Minsung, Jeon Yeoyeojeong, Choi Seohyun, Kim Taeyang, Jo Yunhu, and Kim Riwoo launched their careers with the 11-track album RAW AND RAD. 

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DebutsJacob Aron LeungMarch 26, 2025NEWBEAT, Boy GroupsComment
A “Beautiful Life” and a Beautiful Mind with Xdinary Heroes’ Latest Mini-Album
A “Beautiful Life” and a Beautiful Mind with Xdinary Heroes’ Latest Mini-Album

Xdinary Heroes continue to dominate the new era of K-rock-pop with the release of their sixth mini-album, Beautiful Mind.

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ReviewCourtney WillisMarch 26, 2025Xdinary Heroes, JYP Entertainment, BandsComment
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