Earlier this month, C9 Entertainment officially introduced its newest musical act, NAZE. The multinational seven-member boy group made their debut on May 4 with the release of their self-titled mini album, “NAZE.”
The group name signifies a headland, the geographic point where the ocean and land meet. Through this name, C9 Entertainment and the members express their vision of a team with infinite potential, capable of moving forward anywhere.
The lineup brings together seven talented members: Kaisei and Yuya from Japan; Younki, Ato, Kimkun, and Dohyeok from Korea; and Turn from Thailand.
While their musical journey is just beginning, the members initially introduced themselves to audiences through the TBS television drama “Dream Stage,” which premiered in Japan in January of this year.
Instead of adopting the complex fictional universes common in contemporary pop music, NAZE focuses on a more grounded approach.
Younki noted that their debut album, “NAZE,” captures the reality of their daily lives. “Rather than sharing extravagant lore or fantasy stories, we wanted to showcase our current time and how we’re spending it as honestly as possible,” he said.
The self-titled mini album features four tracks rooted in a relaxed, lo-fi groove. The project opens with “Pretty Pink Socks,” a song that explores the blossoming excitement and curiosity of a new crush. It flows into the title track, “People Talk,” a pop-dance song centered on maintaining happiness regardless of outside criticism or negativity.
The third track, “Awesome,” blends R&B with a danceable, mid-tempo rhythm to encourage confidence and personal courage. The album concludes with “Seoul,” a pop track reflecting on what the South Korean capital means to the multinational members as their new shared home and the place where they have found community together.
Turn explained how the songs connect to everyday experiences. “Each track on the album conveys various moments from our daily lives, including when small curiosity becomes special, when we feel happy without a specific reason, when we need self-assurance and courage, and when we feel comfort at a place that used to be unfamiliar,” he said. “We hope you naturally spend the day with NAZE while listening to all the tracks from the beginning to the end.”
With a refreshing musical direction and a memorable pre-debut television appearance already under their belt, the members of NAZE are stepping forward into the global music scene.
This article was written with the help of AI, based on a Helix Publicity press release distributed via EIN Presswire, and was reviewed and edited by the Hallyu Dorama team.