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BOYNEXTDOOR Takes No Genre To Another Level In New Mini Album

Taking “no genre” to the next level, BOYNEXTDOOR has returned with a new mini-album that doesn’t stick to one specific genre.

ReviewCidney AtchersonMay 15, 2025BOYNEXTDOOR, Boy Groups, HYBEComment

Throwback Thursday: Iconic Duo Sub-units

Today, we are going to talk about sub-units, specifically duos.

Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonMay 15, 2025NCT U, SEVENTEEN, Red VelvetComment

The Night xikers Made New York Shake

Before xikers even hit the stage for their Brooklyn, New York stop on their xikers 2025 WORLD TOUR [Road to XY : Enter the Gate], the energy was already building.

EventsJoi BerryMay 14, 2025xikers, Boy GroupsComment

How Tablo Changed the Game for Korean Hip-Hop

Tablo isn’t just a rapper or a producer. He’s a storyteller who has spent over two decades reshaping what Korean hip-hop can sound and feel like.

Artist HighlightJoi BerryMay 14, 2025Tablo, Epik HighComment

The Artists That “Nail” Your Faves’ Nail Art

Another way idols accessorize is at their fingertips: nail art has given artists more ways to visualize the story behind their music.

Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungMay 13, 2025KATSEYE, aespa, Red Velvet, IVE, Girls Generation, BLACKPINKComment

When K-Pop Collaborates with K-Pop

It's always fun, and sometimes unexpected, when K-Pop idols collaborate with other K-Pop idols during their solo endeavors.

B-Side TracksCourtney WillisMay 12, 2025Kim Chungha, Sunmi, J-Hope, Huh Yunjin, Minnie, TenComment

Yerin Baek Meets PEEJAY: A Two-Track Spell You Can’t Shake

Yerin Baek (백예린) is back at her smoothest.

Surprise of the WeekAngelica VianelloMay 11, 2025Baek Yerin, SoloistsComment

CNBLUE Rocks out Los Angeles and Prove Why They are the OG Kings of K-Pop Rock

Within this year there has been an amazing influx of band tours. Of these, the band that really established a footprint in the genre is CNBLUE.

EventsJean LibertMay 10, 2025CNBLUE, BandsComment

Concert Review: 8TURN Lights up First World Tour 8TURNRISE at Los Angeles Concert

8TURN’s first world tour 8TURNRISE brought fans and curious onlookers together for a night of sharp moves, bright smiles, and intricate choreography.

EventsAnya HeatonMay 10, 20258TURN, Boy GroupsComment

Taking It Back To The ‘90s With P1Harmony’s Eighth Mini-Album [DUH]

After an unforgettable mini-album last year, P1Harmony is back with another stellar mini-album that will rock your world.

ReviewCidney AtchersonMay 9, 2025P1Harmony, FNC Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

DAY6’s Dreamy New Single “Maybe Tomorrow”

Between touring the world, bagging brand deals left and right, and maintaining their status as Korea’s top band, the guys still found time to release their new single album Maybe Tomorrow.

New ReleaseKelly SipkoMay 9, 2025DAY6, JYP Entertainment, BandsComment

Throwback Thursday: Slow Jam Edition Part 2

Slow jams tend to have a story, a relaxed tempo, and are usually sad more often than not, but they can also be love songs. Ballads/slow jams are magical, and today we are going to take it back and talk about some beautiful ballads.

Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonMay 8, 2025SHINee, ATEEZ, SEVENTEENComment

TAEMIN: The Idol’s Idol

TAEMIN’s journey is one of those rare careers you can actually grow up alongside.

Artist HighlightJoi BerryMay 7, 2025Taemin, SHINee Comments

TXT MAKES A SUMMER COMEBACK WITH “LOVE LANGUAGE” AND A CHOREOGRAPHY EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT

After a well-deserved break earlier this year, Tomorrow x Together (TXT) is back in full force with their new summer single, "Love Language."

New ReleaseMarjolaine PaolantonacciMay 6, 2025TXT, BigHit Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

(G)I-DLE’s Rebrand as i-dle Begins a New Journey

With the continual group accomplishments and additional success of the members’ solo music careers, i-dle knows how to keep momentum.

Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungMay 6, 2025(G)I-DLE, i-dle, Cube Entertainment, Girl GroupsComment

In Historic Moment for K-Pop, JUSTB’s Bain Comes Out as a Member of the LGBTQ+ Community

With few openly queer artists in K-Pop, Bain’s decision to come out marks a brave choice, and a large step forward for the conservative-leaning K-Pop industry.

CultureAnya HeatonMay 4, 2025JUST BComment

KATSEYE’s New Release Is Super “Gnarly”

After a stellar debut last year, KATSEYE has returned with a new sound. KATSEYE has gained traction since their debut, and the girls have grown. Steering away from their usual upbeat pop sound, the girls try out the genre of hyperpop in their new release “Gnarly.”

New ReleaseCidney AtchersonMay 3, 2025KATSEYE, Girl GroupsComment

It’s Kep1er AGAINST THE WORLD in Their First Japanese EP

After making their first Korean comeback with seven members in November, Kep1er has now made their first Japanese comeback with that arrangement.

ReviewJacob Aron LeungMay 2, 2025Kep1er, Girl Groups, Japanese ReleaseComment

Throwback Thursday: This Is What You Call A Masterpiece Part 4

We are back and ready to talk about some songs that we consider masterpieces.

Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonMay 1, 2025TXT, TWICE, SHINeeComment

May 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 StaffMay 1, 2025Comment

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