Jacob Aron Leung
@jacobaronleung.bsky.social
Journalist based in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. | Email: [email protected]
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Sending out this #journorequest for a story I’m working on for @xtramagazine.com. I'm looking to hear from trans folks who can speak on what role their workplace situation, such as hybrid or remote, played in their ability to navigate their queer identity. DMs open or by email (in bio).
Sending out this #journorequest for a story I’m working on for @xtramagazine.com. I'm looking to hear from trans folks who can speak on what role their workplace situation, such as hybrid or remote, played in their ability to navigate their queer identity. DMs open or by email (in bio).
December 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Sending out this #journorequest for a story I’m working on for @xtramagazine.com. I'm looking to hear from trans folks who can speak on what role their workplace situation, such as hybrid or remote, played in their ability to navigate their queer identity. DMs open or by email (in bio).
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Our 2025 Ken Popert Media Fellows are Victoria Hincapie Gomez, @jacobaronleung.bsky.social, Cris Nippard, Ghazal Azizi and @aliceboyle.bsky.social!
The five early-career BIPOC journalists will help build an editorial package about LGBTQ2S+ people and work
The five early-career BIPOC journalists will help build an editorial package about LGBTQ2S+ people and work
Meet Xtra’s 2025 Ken Popert Media Fellows | Xtra Magazine
The five early-career BIPOC journalists will be writing about LGBTQ2S+ people and work
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November 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Our 2025 Ken Popert Media Fellows are Victoria Hincapie Gomez, @jacobaronleung.bsky.social, Cris Nippard, Ghazal Azizi and @aliceboyle.bsky.social!
The five early-career BIPOC journalists will help build an editorial package about LGBTQ2S+ people and work
The five early-career BIPOC journalists will help build an editorial package about LGBTQ2S+ people and work
Catching up with some past articles again. On August 11, the first sub-unit of 24-member boy group #idntt made their debut. idntt #unevermet released three music videos for their lead tracks "You Never Met," "Storm," and "BOYtude": thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
24-Member Boy Group idntt Debuts with First Sub-Unit unevermet — The Kraze
On August 11, idntt debuted as the first boy group under Modhaus , the company behind ARTMS and tripleS .
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September 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Catching up with some past articles again. On August 11, the first sub-unit of 24-member boy group #idntt made their debut. idntt #unevermet released three music videos for their lead tracks "You Never Met," "Storm," and "BOYtude": thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
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I had such a great time speaking to @jacobaronleung for @Pancouver in my first interview of NASTY BOY era! You can check it out below 🤍
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K-pop soloist LIYVZ speaks out on growing up in B.C. and empowering future artists - Pancouver
LIYVZ, who also goes by Lindiwe “Lindi” Senzeni Sibongo, began realizing her dream of becoming a singer when she was a child.
pancouver.ca
August 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I had such a great time speaking to @jacobaronleung for @Pancouver in my first interview of NASTY BOY era! You can check it out below 🤍
pancouver.ca/k-pop-solois...
pancouver.ca/k-pop-solois...
#KiiiKiii used the beautiful visuals of British Columbia, Canada for their "DANCING ALONE" music video. The single draws on the concept of anemoia, described on KiiiKiii's website as a “feeling of nostalgia for a time one has never known": thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
KiiiKiii Celebrates Friendship Through Nostalgic City-Pop Single “DANCING ALONE” — The Kraze
Despite only debuting in March, KiiiKiii has mastered the look and sound of the 1990s and 2000s.
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August 13, 2025 at 4:47 AM
#KiiiKiii used the beautiful visuals of British Columbia, Canada for their "DANCING ALONE" music video. The single draws on the concept of anemoia, described on KiiiKiii's website as a “feeling of nostalgia for a time one has never known": thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
I'm a bit behind on posting my articles to Bluesky, but I wanted to mention SAY MY NAME's latest single, "iLy." Not only does it come with a creative music video incorporating their new member Shuie, the song also references the 1967 hit “Can’t Take My Eyes off You”: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
SAY MY NAME Introduces New Member Shuie Through “iLy” — The Kraze
Eight-member girl group SAY MY NAME found a clever way to integrate their newest member, Shuie , into their latest single “iLy.”
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August 13, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I'm a bit behind on posting my articles to Bluesky, but I wanted to mention SAY MY NAME's latest single, "iLy." Not only does it come with a creative music video incorporating their new member Shuie, the song also references the 1967 hit “Can’t Take My Eyes off You”: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
Soloist YOU DAYEON released her first EP, 'New Age,' earlier this month. With moombahton-inspired songs, she continues to diversify her musical identity: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
YOU DAYEON’s New Era with New Age — The Kraze
After only releasing singles since her debut in 2023, soloist YOU DAYEON put out her first EP on July 5.
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July 30, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Soloist YOU DAYEON released her first EP, 'New Age,' earlier this month. With moombahton-inspired songs, she continues to diversify her musical identity: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
I interviewed Chinese American city pop soloist #YOOMEi ahead of her debut in the U.S. on July 30. Having previously been a pre-debut member of the K-pop girl group #ZIOLETTA and a J-rock soloist, YOOMEi hopes to show that no dream is impossible: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]: Former K-Pop Trainee and J-Rock Soloist YOOMEi on her Upcoming City Pop Re-Debut in the U.S. — The Kraze
The Kraze had the honor of conducting YOOMEi’s first interview prior to her debut on July 30.
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July 23, 2025 at 5:06 AM
I interviewed Chinese American city pop soloist #YOOMEi ahead of her debut in the U.S. on July 30. Having previously been a pre-debut member of the K-pop girl group #ZIOLETTA and a J-rock soloist, YOOMEi hopes to show that no dream is impossible: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
#ifeye, a K-pop girl group that debuted in April, released their second EP last week. 'sweet tang' sports seven tracks that cover genres such as rock, hip-hop and Brazilian funk: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
ifeye Brings sweet tang for the Summer — The Kraze
Transitioning from their debut schoolgirl image in “ NERDY ” to the next stage in their coming-of-age concept, their latest title track “r u ok?” sports a cooler, mature demeanor.
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July 23, 2025 at 4:35 AM
#ifeye, a K-pop girl group that debuted in April, released their second EP last week. 'sweet tang' sports seven tracks that cover genres such as rock, hip-hop and Brazilian funk: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
Multinational boy group #ARrC, with members of South Korean, Japanese, American, Vietnamese and Brazilian ethnicities, released their third EP 'HOPE' on Wednesday. The group was inspired by "Hope" (1977) by Canadian prog-rock band Klaatu: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
ARrC Hopes for an “awesome” Future in Third EP — The Kraze
No matter what kind of day unfolds, ARrC is here to tell you that everything will turn out awesome.
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July 20, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Multinational boy group #ARrC, with members of South Korean, Japanese, American, Vietnamese and Brazilian ethnicities, released their third EP 'HOPE' on Wednesday. The group was inspired by "Hope" (1977) by Canadian prog-rock band Klaatu: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
Singer Jo Yuri, also known to global audiences for her acting role as Kim Junhee in #SquidGame, released her first EP since 2023 on Monday: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
Jo Yuri Returns to the Music Industry with “Farewell for now!” — The Kraze
Shortly after finishing her breakout acting role on Squid Game , Jo Yuri has gone back to her roots with her new EP, Episode 25 .
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July 20, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Singer Jo Yuri, also known to global audiences for her acting role as Kim Junhee in #SquidGame, released her first EP since 2023 on Monday: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
Earlier this month, #aespa partnered with #StreetFighter6 and #PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS for some next-level collaborations. I wrote about how the four-member girl group has been integrated into those respective games: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
aespa Launches Next-Level Collaborations with Street Fighter 6 and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS — The Kraze
For a limited time, gamers can now experience aespa -themed collaborations in Street Fighter 6 and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS .
thekrazemag.com
July 20, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Earlier this month, #aespa partnered with #StreetFighter6 and #PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS for some next-level collaborations. I wrote about how the four-member girl group has been integrated into those respective games: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
On July 9, rookie boy group #CLOSEYOUREYES released their second EP, 'Snowy Summer.' With a mix of comedic mishaps, spooky encounters and winter wishes, the music video for the song "Snowy Summer" promises a summer release unlike anything else: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
CLOSE YOUR EYES Wishes for a Spooky “Snowy Summer” in Their Second EP — The Kraze
Halloween and Christmas have come early in July with CLOSE YOUR EYES ’ latest title track, “Snowy Summer.”
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July 20, 2025 at 3:27 AM
On July 9, rookie boy group #CLOSEYOUREYES released their second EP, 'Snowy Summer.' With a mix of comedic mishaps, spooky encounters and winter wishes, the music video for the song "Snowy Summer" promises a summer release unlike anything else: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
I had the opportunity to attend my first roundtable interview last week with OX:N, the first sub-unit of 11-member boy group #OMEGA_X.
Check out what Jaehan, Xen, Jehyun and Yechan had to say about their debut EP, 'N': thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
Check out what Jaehan, Xen, Jehyun and Yechan had to say about their debut EP, 'N': thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
Roundtable Interview: OMEGA X Sub-Unit OX:N Discusses Group Dynamics and Creative Process — The Kraze
Wanting to know more, The Kraze was ecstatic to join a roundtable interview with OX:N a few weeks after the release of N .
thekrazemag.com
July 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I had the opportunity to attend my first roundtable interview last week with OX:N, the first sub-unit of 11-member boy group #OMEGA_X.
Check out what Jaehan, Xen, Jehyun and Yechan had to say about their debut EP, 'N': thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
Check out what Jaehan, Xen, Jehyun and Yechan had to say about their debut EP, 'N': thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
K-pop trio #VIVIZ released their first full album, 'A Montage of ( ),' on Tuesday. With nine new tracks, including three solo songs, the album's concept revolves around the idea of metamorphosis: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
VIVIZ’s First Full Album Shows a Montage of Metamorphosis — The Kraze
A Montage of ( ) shows more of their individuality.
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July 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
K-pop trio #VIVIZ released their first full album, 'A Montage of ( ),' on Tuesday. With nine new tracks, including three solo songs, the album's concept revolves around the idea of metamorphosis: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
Multinational K-pop girl group #BLINGONE, which aims to make 32 sub-unit representing different countries, recently remade the legendary K-pop hit "Mr." by #KARA. BLINGONE CN's remake represents many defining aspects of today's K-pop generation: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
BLINGONE CN Remakes KARA’s “Mr.” with Modern Trends — The Kraze
On July 2, the Chinese sub-unit of multinational girl group BLINGONE released a remake of KARA ’s “Mr.” that tailors the classic for a new generation.
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July 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Multinational K-pop girl group #BLINGONE, which aims to make 32 sub-unit representing different countries, recently remade the legendary K-pop hit "Mr." by #KARA. BLINGONE CN's remake represents many defining aspects of today's K-pop generation: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
#TWS, a rookie K-pop boy group taking Asia by storm, has successfully made their Japanese debut. Their debut single album, 'はじめまして' ('Hajimemashite'), includes some charming callbacks to their Korean debut track, "plot twist": thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
TWS Continues to Bloom with Japanese Debut Single Album はじめまして — The Kraze
As rookies with immense popularity in Asia, it makes sense that TWS has now debuted in Japan.
thekrazemag.com
July 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
#TWS, a rookie K-pop boy group taking Asia by storm, has successfully made their Japanese debut. Their debut single album, 'はじめまして' ('Hajimemashite'), includes some charming callbacks to their Korean debut track, "plot twist": thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
The massive debut of global boy group #AHOF has shocked me. Their first EP has sold over 340,000 copies — the highest sales from K-pop boy group debut in 2025, according to CHOSUNBIZ.
I covered AHOF's debut for The Kraze, but even I was blindsided by the reception: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
I covered AHOF's debut for The Kraze, but even I was blindsided by the reception: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
“Rendezvous” with Newly-Debuted Global Boy Group AHOF — The Kraze
Many K-Pop groups hope to reach hall of fame status, and AHOF has started their dream towards the top of the industry.
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July 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The massive debut of global boy group #AHOF has shocked me. Their first EP has sold over 340,000 copies — the highest sales from K-pop boy group debut in 2025, according to CHOSUNBIZ.
I covered AHOF's debut for The Kraze, but even I was blindsided by the reception: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
I covered AHOF's debut for The Kraze, but even I was blindsided by the reception: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
It was an honour as a disabled journalist to write about the upcoming tours by K-pop's first deaf idol group, #BigOcean. The trio will complete their European tour 'Underwater' by July 20, and begin their first U.S. tour 'Ride the Wave' on July 27: thekrazemag.com/press-releas...
Big Ocean to Greet Waves of Fans on European and American Tours This Summer — The Kraze
K-Pop’s first deaf idol group, Big Ocean , will continue touring Europe and launch a new tour in America soon.
thekrazemag.com
July 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
It was an honour as a disabled journalist to write about the upcoming tours by K-pop's first deaf idol group, #BigOcean. The trio will complete their European tour 'Underwater' by July 20, and begin their first U.S. tour 'Ride the Wave' on July 27: thekrazemag.com/press-releas...
With their many songs released during the summer, #H1-KEY has managed to explore many themes like heartbreak, persistence and defiance: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
It’s a H1-KEY Summer: Spreading Comfort Through Various Concepts — The Kraze
With their newest title track “Summer Was You” reflecting on the memories of a past summer, let's look back on H1-KEY’s summer comebacks.
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July 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
With their many songs released during the summer, #H1-KEY has managed to explore many themes like heartbreak, persistence and defiance: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
After entering a hiatus in 2023, #MOMOLAND, the K-pop girl group behind hits like 2018's "BBoom BBoom" and "BAAM," made their grand return with a single album of remixes: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
MOMOLAND Reunites with Remix Single Album FESTIVALAND — The Kraze
After taking a hiatus since 2023, MOMOLAND has celebrated their return with new remixes of old favorites.
thekrazemag.com
July 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
After entering a hiatus in 2023, #MOMOLAND, the K-pop girl group behind hits like 2018's "BBoom BBoom" and "BAAM," made their grand return with a single album of remixes: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
#KATSEYE, the girl group formed in a collaborative effort between #HYBE and Geffen Records, released their second EP, 'BEAUTIFUL CHAOS,' on Friday. Each track delivers a different sound that fits the EP's title: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
KATSEYE’s Second EP Unleashes BEAUTIFUL CHAOS — The Kraze
Released on June 27, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS represents how KATSEYE owns a diverse sound that still feels completely theirs.
thekrazemag.com
June 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
#KATSEYE, the girl group formed in a collaborative effort between #HYBE and Geffen Records, released their second EP, 'BEAUTIFUL CHAOS,' on Friday. Each track delivers a different sound that fits the EP's title: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
Originally debuting in 2018 with nine members, #fromis_9 made a comeback a few days ago as a five-member group under new management: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
fromis_9 Lives On as a Five-Member Group in Sixth EP, From Our 20’s — The Kraze
fromis_9’s latest move sees current members Hayoung , Jiwon , Chaeyoung , Nagyung , and Jiheon making a comeback under ASND.
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June 29, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Originally debuting in 2018 with nine members, #fromis_9 made a comeback a few days ago as a five-member group under new management: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
I'm still obsessed with #KpopDemonHunters. What an amazing film for all kinds of audiences. I highly recommend it even for non K-pop fans: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
Kpop Demon Hunters Review: Netflix’s Animated K-Pop Musical Hits the Mark — The Kraze
The premise itself packs a lot, and trust me, Kpop Demon Hunters delivers on it and much more.
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June 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I'm still obsessed with #KpopDemonHunters. What an amazing film for all kinds of audiences. I highly recommend it even for non K-pop fans: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
Solar, the main vocalist of the girl group #MAMAMOO, released her Chinese debut single "Floating Free" on June 11. Chinese debuts from Korean artists are a rarity nowadays, and Solar's collaboration with Taiwanese soloist #9m88 shows how music transcends borders: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...
Solar Collaborates with Taiwanese Singer 9m88 for Chinese Debut Single “Floating Free” — The Kraze
This digital single, sung entirely in Mandarin, brings a global message of unity and friendship.
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June 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Solar, the main vocalist of the girl group #MAMAMOO, released her Chinese debut single "Floating Free" on June 11. Chinese debuts from Korean artists are a rarity nowadays, and Solar's collaboration with Taiwanese soloist #9m88 shows how music transcends borders: thekrazemag.com/latest-updat...