Jacob Aron Leung
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Jacob Aron Leung
@jacobaronleung.bsky.social
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Journalist based in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. | Reports on K-pop for The Kraze
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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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#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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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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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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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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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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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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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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#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.
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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...
“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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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.
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#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.
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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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