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June 2025 Comeback Roundup
June 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 StaffJune 1, 2025Comment
Tastefully Yours: A Delectable Blend of Romance, Comedy, and Culinary Chaos
Tastefully Yours: A Delectable Blend of Romance, Comedy, and Culinary Chaos

If you’re craving a K-Drama that serves up equal parts heartwarming romance, laugh-out-loud comedy, and mouthwatering cuisine, Tastefully Yours is the perfect dish to satisfy your appetite.

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K-DramasBhumiiMay 31, 2025Kang Haneul, Go MinsiComment
UAU of Dreamcatcher Starts a Fresh New Era
UAU of Dreamcatcher Starts a Fresh New Era

UAU, consisting of JiU, SuA and Yoohyun, kicks off a new sound and era for the familiar girls of Dreamcatcher. 

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DebutsRoxanne WilsonMay 30, 2025UAU, DreamcatcherComment
IU Refreshingly Returns with A flower bookmark, Pt. 3
IU Refreshingly Returns with A flower bookmark, Pt. 3

Fresh off the promotions of her latest drama When Life Gives You Tangerines, IU has returned with the third installment of her A flower bookmark (Kkot Galpi 3) album series.

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New ReleaseJ. VentinillaMay 29, 2025IU, SoloistsComment
Throwback Thursday: The Year Is 2017
Throwback Thursday: The Year Is 2017

So many groups released their debut tracks that year, and many groups released unforgettable tracks.

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Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonMay 29, 2025Sunmi, NCT 127, TWICEComment
SEVENTEEN Brings the “THUNDER” for HAPPY BURSTDAY
SEVENTEEN Brings the “THUNDER” for HAPPY BURSTDAY

Though SEVENTEEN has no doubt come far from their “Adore U” days, their latest title track, “THUNDER,” brings back a sound associated with late second-generation K-Pop and early third-generation K-Pop.

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ReviewJacob Aron LeungMay 28, 2025SEVENTEEN, HYBE, Pledis Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment
Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI Is Back With An “Irresistible” EP, TILT - The 2nd Mini Album
Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI Is Back With An “Irresistible” EP, TILT - The 2nd Mini Album

After their last release in July of 2020, the unforgettable duo, Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI, has returned with their new EP

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New ReleaseCidney AtchersonMay 28, 2025Irene & Seulgi, Red Velvet, Girl GroupsComment
DEAN and the Art of Disappearing
DEAN and the Art of Disappearing

DEAN has carved out a unique lane in Korean R&B by doing things entirely on his own terms, blending soulful vocals, experimental production, and a carefully crafted mystique that keeps fans guessing.

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Artist HighlightJoi BerryMay 28, 2025DEAN, Soloists, K-hiphop/R&BComment
UDTT’s Debut “REALLY REALLY” Deserves More Love
UDTT’s Debut “REALLY REALLY” Deserves More Love

Though the way they debuted was unconventional, UDTT made it through.

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Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungMay 27, 2025UDTT, Girl GroupsComment
“Call Me Poet Artist”: SHINee is Back as Five for 17th Anniversary
“Call Me Poet Artist”: SHINee is Back as Five for 17th Anniversary

The five members of SHINee reunite in 17th anniversary single with lyrics written by and featuring the vocals of late member Jonghyun.

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New ReleaseAnya HeatonMay 26, 2025SHINee, SM Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment
Best of May 2025
Best of May 2025

May was another strong month of comebacks this year with boy groups and girl groups serving up K-Pop excellence.

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B-Side TracksCourtney WillisMay 26, 2025P1Harmony, i-dle, RIIZEComment
Izykite’s Voice Is A Genre Of Its Own
Izykite’s Voice Is A Genre Of Its Own

Rising singer-songwriter Izykite (이지카이트), who has one of the huskiest voices on the South Korean music scene, released her latest single “Reuben” on May 15.

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Surprise of the WeekAngelica VianelloMay 25, 2025Izykite, SoloistsComment
When Jeju Gives You Tangerines: Inside the Heritage of Korea’s Island Province
When Jeju Gives You Tangerines: Inside the Heritage of Korea’s Island Province

These four touchpoints of Jeju culture unpacked might shed some light on Jeju-do, an island steeped in thousands of years of culture, heritage, and identity.

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Culture, Monthly ColumnsAnya HeatonMay 25, 2025Netflix, IU, Park BogumComment
You’ll Have “No Problem” Listening To BAEKHYUN’s New Album Essence of Reverie
You’ll Have “No Problem” Listening To BAEKHYUN’s New Album Essence of Reverie

With his last full album released in 2020, BAEKHYUN has returned with another full-length R&B album that truly has us on the edge of our seats.

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ReviewCidney AtchersonMay 22, 2025Baekhyun, EXOComment
Throwback Thursday: Iconic Dance Practice Videos Part 3
Throwback Thursday: Iconic Dance Practice Videos Part 3

Let’s take it back and talk about iconic dance practice videos that we will never forget. 

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Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonMay 22, 2025Everglow, BTS, NCT, Red VelvetComment
There Is No Korean Hip-Hop Without YoonMirae
There Is No Korean Hip-Hop Without YoonMirae

YoonMirae has spent decades shaping the sound and soul of Korean music.

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Artist HighlightJoi BerryMay 21, 2025Yoon Mirae, MFBTY, K-hiphop/R&BComment
Looking on a Year Since EL7Z UP’s Indefinitely-Postponed Comeback
Looking on a Year Since EL7Z UP’s Indefinitely-Postponed Comeback

Though the group was not held to a specific contract period, unlike other Mnet survival show groups, the lack of content has been puzzling.

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Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungMay 20, 2025EL7Z UP, Girl GroupsComment
We Need To Talk About ATEEZ’s B-sides
We Need To Talk About ATEEZ’s B-sides

ATEEZ is a group that never fails to amaze me with every element that makes their music so great. Seriously, they’re just built different.

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B-Side TracksJoi BerryMay 19, 2025ATEEZ, Boy Groups Comment
Connecting with ONEW in Detroit
Connecting with ONEW in Detroit

Though filling up the stage as just one person could be a burden for some, ONEW did so as easily as breathing.

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EventsCiara G.May 18, 2025Onew, SHINee Comment
YUTA’s TWISTED PARADISE - EP is a Rock Gem
YUTA’s TWISTED PARADISE - EP is a Rock Gem

After a stellar solo debut last year, NCT’s YUTA is back with an unbelievable EP featuring beautiful vocals and hard-hitting rock beats.

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New ReleaseCidney AtchersonMay 16, 2025YUTA, NCT, Japanese ReleaseComment
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