2022.09.13 | Indiana native, and now Atlanta resident, Sam Kim (skim.prod) was able to show off his talents on stage. Skim.prod was the first voice we heard at The Loft during the Atlanta stop of Junny's The 'blanc' Tour.

CRAVITY members Serim, Allen, Jungmo, Woobin, Wonjin, Minhee, Hyeongjun, Taeyoung, and Seongmin have finally made their return to see Atlanta LUVITY. CRAVITY first made their appearance in Atlanta in August of 2022 as part of KCON’s Spin Off Tour where they performed alongside of LIGHTSUM, TO1 and STAYC. This time, the nine-member boy group is in ATLANTA for their first SOLO U.S. Tour with Studio PAV, ‘MASTERPIECE’ in USA . You can find our full gallery here

Offerings for the VIP Krazy Fan Packages include artist meet and greets, soundcheck, send-off, and EXCLUSIVE Krazy K-Pop merchandiseTickets for the event at UBS Arena are on sale now at krazysuperconcert.com Today, Pulse Events , the company known for their renowned events bringing global music to New York, announced their new VIP package  offerings for the upcoming ‘Krazy K-Pop Super Concert’. The inaugural K-pop music event is coming to UBS Arena at Belmont Park, located 30 minutes from Penn Station or Grand Central via LIRR, on Saturday, August 26. Previously announced artists are SHOWNU and HYUNGWON, who will officially perform their comeback as a unit of K-pop super group MONSTA X, alongside girl group IVE, boy group AB6IX, soloist Kwon Eun Bi, and boy group CRAVITY. JRE  (Just Random Everyday) , the wildly popular content creator best known for his light-hearted take on K-pop culture and music has been added as the evening’s on-stage host. The gaming enthusiast and social media sensation developed a passion for creating his comically relatable videos, launching his YouTube channel -- JREKML  -- back in 2011; quickly becoming the go-to source for K-pop. Offering a unique blend of humor, creativity and authenticity that quickly gained a loyal following of over one million subscribers that come along on his everyday experiences and adventures. From funny anecdotes to personal challenges to connecting with a wide audience with his genuine personality, JRE has become a beloved figure in the community, also growing into philanthropy. Aside from aspiring other content creators and fans alike, he has interviewed some of today’s biggest acts including ATEEZ, NCT 127, DPR IAN and more. The VIP Krazy Fan’s newest offerings include a quick meet and greet photo opportunity with an artist, soundcheck viewing (Stagecheck), post-concert send-off and some exclusive Krazy K-Pop merchandise. For the meet and greet photo,  fans will get to choose one artist of their choice upon purchase, and will take a photo along with four other fans  within their shared artist choice. Meet and greet photos will be available to fans who purchase Packages A and B . All the packages will come with stagecheck, early entry to the venue, designated VIP check-in and pre-door merchandise shopping. There will also be a send-off after the concert where fans who are Package A holders have a chance to say their last good-byes to the artists on their way out of the arena. VIP Package Offerings VIP Krazy Fan Packages range from Packages A to C, with Package A containing all of the benefits of Package B and C and more. The complete offerings for each VIP package will be listed below along with their respective prices: Package A (All Inclusive Package) - $210 Stagecheck Meet and greet photo of your favorite artist Exclusive merchandise Pre-door merchandise shopping Early entry to the venue Designated VIP check-in Exclusive Fan Privilege: Artist Send-off Please note that all Meet and Greet Photos consist of a group of 5 total Package B - $150 Stagecheck Meet and greet photo with your favorite artist group Pre-door merchandise shopping Early entry to the venue Designated VIP c heck-i n Package C - $100 Stagecheck Exclusive merchandise (Concert T-Shirt, Pendant and Lanyard) Pre-door merchandise shopping Early entry to the venue Designated VIP check-in Meet and Greet Photo Choices Fans MUST  choose 1 of the 5 artists for their meet and greet photos and they will then take a group photo consisting of 4 other fans (groups of 5 fans total) with their shared artist choice. SHOWNU and HYUNGWON of MONSTA X IVE CRAVITY AB6IX Kwon Eun Bi Options for photos with individual members of any of the artist groups (aside from Kwon Eun Bi) are not available. To stay up-to-date on announcements surrounding this show-stopping concert, be sure to follow Twitter  and Instagram . For all information on Krazy K-Pop Super Concert, please visit krazysuperconcert.com . All maps of the venue can be found here at ubsarena.com . About Pulse Events Based in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and New York City, Pulse Events is a proficient Event Producer and Promoter. The company specializes in concerts and live performances across North America and around the world. With a mission to be the pioneer of culture and media innovation, Pulse Events produces, manages, and promotes high-quality IP products for global audiences. These include music concerts, live performances, EDM events, night entertainment, and web3 metaverse events. Since its establishment in 2015, Pulse Events has participated in the production and hosting of world tours of many top South Korean artists. Within these artists include EXO, BIGBANG, T-ARA, Running Man, etc. To date, Pulse Events has hosted over 60 EDM performances, including SLANDER, Yellow Claw, Gryffin, KSHMR, Like Mike, DJ Soda, Tokyo Machine, KUURO, among others. About UBS Arena UBS Arena at Belmont Park is made for music and built for hockey. New York's newest premier entertainment and sports venue and home of the New York Islanders is developed in partnership with Oak View Group, the New York Islanders, and Jeff Wilpon. The state of the art arena opened in November 2021 and has welcomed numerous top artists including Harry Styles, Sebastian Maniscalco, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, TWICE, Eagles, John Mayer, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone. The venue delivers an unmatched live entertainment experience for guests including clear sightlines and premier acoustics. UBS Arena is at the forefront of sustainability, being awarded LEED Green Building Certification in January 2023. The venue also achieved carbon neutrality for operations in Fall 2022 which made it the first arena to do so on the eastern United States seaboard. For more information on the venue’s sustainability efforts, please visit UBSArena.com/sustainability . Located on the historic grounds of Belmont Park, UBS Arena is located just 30 minutes by LIRR from Grand Central or Penn Station and is easily accessible from across the region via mass transit or car. To plan your trip, please visit UBSArena.com/plan-your-trip . For additional information, please visit UBSArena.com  or @UBSArena on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Welcome back #SoundLovers🎶! Today, we want to introduce you to an emerging indie artist that has been releasing music since late 2020. Emerging Indie K-R&B Artist, JAE KIM (born 2023.10.26), first made his appearance on TikTok in April 2020 with his cover dance of MCND's single, "Spring." In October 2020 -- six months following his first appearance on TikTok -- Jae released his first single, "Love Kills." Since the release of his first single, Jae has gone on to release five additional singles-- along with a collaborative single title, "Secret," with rising artists Nomichit and Jessie Cabrera. His latest single, "IDK" comes only three short months after Jae opened for Shaun's "ON THE ROAD' Tour in Toronto. We had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Jae, and here's what he had to say about his start in music, his time on TikTok, his experience as an emerging artist during the Pandemic while attending college * yikes -- talk about a full schedule *-- and his latest release "IDK." K Fuse: We are beyond grateful for this opportunity. We want to first and foremost thank you for taking time to talk with us here at K FUSE! For our #SoundLovers, would you give a little introduction about yourself? Jae Kim: Hello readers of K FUSE! I'm Jae -- an independent Korean R&B artist currently living in Toronto. thank you for taking the time to read my interview. K Fuse: Was there an experience or someone in your life that influenced you to start pursuing music? Tell us about that. Jae Kim: Ever since I was young, I always had a strong interest in music. I stated with instruments, but later got an interest in singing after listening to IU on TV for the first time. Although I'm not quite sure if she's what influenced me to start music, but I think she's one of my biggest role models as of today. K Fuse: On October 10, 2020, you released your first single, "Love Kills," and in July of 2021, you took a different approach with "Imagine.". How would you explain the differing sounds of the two songs? What sparked the change in sound? Jae Kim: I think as an artist, I want to show my versatility through my music. I never want to be restricted to one sound, and because of that I think that with each of my songs I try to change the style a little bit to keep my listeners always questioning what type of song I'll release next. Also, I think as I release songs that have different sounds, I become more conscious of the type of music I like to make, as well as what type of music suits me! I think it's all a work in progress and I enjoy the process. K Fuse: As an emerging artist who wrote songs during a pandemic, and even during times of lock down, do you think that gave you time to explore new sounds? Do you think it had an effect on your creative process? Jae Kim: I'm actually a really big home-body, so if I'm being completely honest the pandemic didn't really feel that much different to me than my day to day. However, if I were to say one thing about the pandemic, I think it definitely gave me more time (overall) to work on music, which I think might have helped lead me to where I am today. K Fuse: On top of being an emerging artist during a pandemic, you were also attending college (congratulations on graduation)! What was your biggest challenge while pursuing both an education and music career? What has been the most rewarding part of your journey? Jae Kim: I think biggest challenge in terms of balancing the two is time! I was always struggling in terms of wanting to devote more time to my music (because I wanted to release things faster for my listeners) while also balancing my grades. I'd say the most rewarding part of m journey his that I've learned a lot of design skills that have really helped me in terms of my music career! K Fuse: Speaking of college, what made you decide to pursue graphic design? Jae Kim: I was always really interested in the arts from a young age, but I also am a very logical person - because of that I thought that graphic design would be a great middle ground of creativity and logic (I think graphic design involves a lot of problem solving). K Fuse: Did you ever consider a different major? If so, what was it? Jae Kim: I actually originally intended on becoming a pharmacist and was studying for it, but I realized pretty quickly that I really didn't like that industry (particularly math), so I ended up changing my majors. K Fuse: Are there any artists with whom you would love to collaborate with? f so, who? Jae Kim: I think I would love to collaborate with DEAN or Baekhyun one day! K Fuse: Let's talk about your new single "IDK," which released on July 14. How would you describe "IDK?" Jae Kim: "IDK" is an upbeat summer song that uses a lot of synths, pianos, and strings to create a very "dream-like" atmosphere. It has a very upbeat melody but has sadder lyrics so I hope listeners will enjoy that contrast! K Fuse: Is there a meaning behind the name? Jae Kim: The name "IDK" is just reflective of the feeling expressed by the singer - they're unsure about why they're falling out of love with their partner, and that frustration is expressed through "IDK." K Fuse: What would you say is the highlight point of "IDK?" Jae Kim: I think the highlight point of "IDK" is the catchy hook where I sing "I don't know, I don't know, I don't know!" I hope it sticks to the listeners minds. K Fuse: What would you say tends to be your typical song-writing process? Jae Kim: When it comes to song-writing, I usually think of a melody first, and as I write my melody I think of lyrics and a concept that might suit the melody, as well as the instrumental. K Fuse: How would you describe your overall sound as an artist to someone who has never listened to your music before? Jae Kim: I think I would describe my sound as bittersweet - I think a lot of my music isn't super sad, but also isn't super happy. I think even in my ore upbeat songs, there's an elemental of sadness to them that makes my music unique. K Fuse: What message / feelings do you want listeners to take away from your music? Jae Kim: I want listeners to feel like they're heard when I write my music. I try my best to write about experiences that a lot of people will relate to, because I know that at the end of the day, for a lot of people music is about healing and relieving stress. K Fuse: Are there any other music styles that you wish to explore in your future releases? Jae Kim: I've been very into "driving music" recently, and I think that i lot of future releases will be reflecting that. I'd also like to delve into more R&B in the future if I have a chance! K Fuse: Can we talk TikTok for a moment? You started TikTok with dance cover videos in April of 2020. Do you have any professional training in dance, or is it all self-taught? Jae Kim: I've taken a few classes here and there, but for the most part my dancing is all self-taught. K Fuse: What motivated you to start doing dance covers? Jae Kim: I think from a young age I always just enjoyed dancing and following along to K-pop singers, and I think that’s really what motivated me to post dance covers. I just enjoyed dancing and I think the community around K-pop dance covers is very positive as a whole and I wanted to participate in that. K Fuse: You also did a duet video with @katoproducer ( 2020.12.13 - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8deQALP ) where you showcased a rather solid rap flow.  Have you considered exploring rapping more for future releases? Jae Kim: I’ve never said this online, but I actually had a song that I ended up scrapping because I had a rap in it, and I didn’t like it. I think I’m not that confident enough in my rapping skills to release a full song in it, but the possibility is definitely not off the table! K Fuse: On April 4, you announced on IG that you were opening for Shaun’s North America Tour.  What was your initial reaction when you found out you were opening for Shaun? Jae Kim: I was so honored! Shaun is an artist who I listen to a lot in my own time as well, and to have my first live performance be at the concert of an artist who I really respect was something that I felt I was really lucky to experience. K Fuse: What did you do to prepare for this performance? Jae Kim: The majority of my time was just spent practicing my singing live. I think one thing that people don’t think about is that live performances is very different from recording in a studio – there’s no breaks, it’s tiring, and you have to do everything in one try! Because of that pressure, I really practiced a lot to make sure that I could give the best performance I could. K Fuse: Did you experience any fear / nervousness before taking the stage?  If so, at what moment did that feeling disappear? Jae Kim: Surprisingly I didn’t feel that nervous before the stage – I think everything was just so overwhelming and time was passing so fast that I didn’t really have time to feel nervous. But! Right after I got off stage, my entire body felt like it got hit by a truck, I was sore everywhere, and eventually I had to lie down backstage for about an hour. I think my body was probably nervous, but was holding it in because I had to perform. After I finished it probably felt that it was “safe” enough to let all that go. K Fuse: Were there any memorable moments from this performance? Jae Kim: The most memorable part of the performance was actually seeing people and interacting with the crowd. I remember in one of my songs “in june,” there’s a section in the chorus that I asked the crowd to sing along with me, and I was so shocked that they actually listened. The crowd was super supportive and cheered really loudly, and I don’t think that I’ll ever forget that feeling. K Fuse: What are your goals for the future? Jae Kim: My biggest goals for the future is bettering myself as an artist – I want to discover and solidify my sound more, write better music, and of course, grow an audience who loves my sound. Hopefully the latter half of 2023 and next year in 2024 I’ll be able to achieve that! K Fuse: What is the best advice you’ve been given? Jae Kim: The best advice that I’ve been given is always take one step at a time. Especially in this industry, I think a lot of others (myself included) often get discouraged when we see other people who are more well-known and successful, and we feel that sense of “can I really do this?” But I think as time has gone on, I realized it’s really important to set smaller goals for yourself (as well as a big goal of course) because it really helps you realize that all the work you do is for that one big goal you have. K Fuse: Do you have a message you want to leave for your fans? Jae Kim: I don’t think I say this enough, but I sincerely appreciate each and every one of my listeners and followers. I’m blessed enough to say that I have people who really enjoy my music, and I’m very grateful that I’m able to do what I do. I hope you’ll keep an eye out for the music I put out in the future, and I appreciate your support. And of course, thank you to K FUSE for having me today! #SoundLovers🎶, stay up to date with Jae on INSTAGRAM | THREADS | TIKTOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE And be sure let us know what you think about Jae's latest release "IDK."

African American R&B, K-pop crossover artist, Jenny Lyric, is set to make waves with her newest remix single and MV, " Matter Of Time (Remix) (시간이 흐르면) Feat. FLANNEL ALBERT ”. Teaming up with the talented Korean American artist and producer, FLANNEL ALBERT, this captivating Soulful Pop/R&B song takes listeners on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing. Matter Of Time (Remix), produced by the legendary Delivery Boy , is an emotionally charged and uplifting anthem that beautifully captures the essence of taking one's time to heal, acknowledging the significance of patience and self-care along the way. Jenny Lyric delivers a powerful and soulful performance that reveals a deeply personal connection to the song's narrative, pushing her artistic boundaries to new heights. Jenny Lyric expressed her deep emotional connection to Matter Of Time (Remix), stating, "This song is a labor of love and a reflection of my personal journey. It allowed me to delve into the depths of my emotions and share my experiences with the world. Collaborating with FLANNEL ALBERT brought a whole new dimension to the song, and I couldn't be more excited to share it with the world." Korean-American artist and producer based in Los Angeles, FLANNEL ALBERT -- a rising star in the music industry -- infuses the remix with a fresh perspective and an exciting new vibe, showcasing his unique style and musicality. His sound is influenced by artists like Dominic Fike, Still Woozy, Mac Miller, Aminé, and PENOMECO, the rapper, singer, and producer has honed a sound that captivates audiences from both sides of the globe. His unique style and musicality have earned him recognition and praise within the music industry. The collaboration between Lyric and Albert elevates the song to new dimensions, making it a must-listen for K-pop and music enthusiasts alike. Matter Of Time (Remix) is available on all major music platforms. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a musical journey of healing and great vibes with two exceptional artists at the helm. For more information about Jenny Lyric and her latest releases, visit [ linktree.com/jennylyric ] . Follow her on social media [ @jennythelyric ] for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

Experience Japan like never before -- through music, food and culture. Featuring beloved Japanese and American stars like Def Tech, Shanice, Minami, Kawago HIna & Yonaka Band and more! #SoundLovers! Are you looking for a fun and exciting event to end your summer with? Rising Japan MusicFest is back to celebrate its second year with fans who wish to immerse themselves in Japanese culture, food and music! LA's one-and-only Japanese music festival is preparing to make its return on Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23, at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, CA. This event will be action-packed with Japanese culture, food and music with something for everyone to enjoy! Rising Japan MusicFest is an event organized and hosted by the creators of the OC JAPAN FAIR . Both events strive to spread the love and appreciation for the Japanese culture, food and music scene by giving Japanese and American-Japanese artist and vendors a place where they can showcase their crafts and talents in the United States! Rising Japan MusicFest will house two outdoor stages where fans can enjoy stand-up comedy, meet the maids from Arcane Maid Cafe, and enjoy life performances from artists like legendary pop duo Def Tech , Shanice -- the American singer-songwriter behind the his song "I Love Your Smile," -- Los Angeles based reggae artist Iakopo , and Minami -- a TikTok hit singer produced by Naoki Wada, who also produced End of the World -- and more! ARTSITS LINEUP (subject to change without notice): Def Tech, Shanice, Iakopo, WST, Rihwa, Kaoru Miyazaki, EPITHYMiA, Kawago HIna & Yonaka Band, Minami A Page Unturned, Arkta, Jules Leisl, Koz, Pepper Osaka, Ari Prado, Arcane Mad Cafe, Tsugu Itagaki (We Share Records), Sara Nanjo, Isomen Club, Ryu Konnichiwa, Mio Ando, OSAKA SHOW GANGS, and more! Along with music, fans can also enjoy shopping as they roam through Japan-inspired pop-up shops to browse through selections of goods and crafts. And of course we cannot forget the food and sake! Fans can enjoy sake testing from some of Japan's most iconic brands and authentic Japanese food from one of 14 vendors including Asahi Beer, Daikokuya and Shin-Sen-Gumi ! TICKETING DETAILS: Tickets will be sold both online at RJM's website ( https://risingjapan-musicfest.com/tickets ) and at the door. VIP Tickets are available and include benefits such as preferred parking, one T-shirt, one sake, one Pocari Sweat bottle and one food ticket. General Admissions Tickets do not include food, drink or parking. SAVE $10 when you purchase a one-day pass online by July 15, and SAVE $20 when you purchase a two-day pass online. Stay updated on festival details by following Rising Japan Music Fest on Social Media INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK WHICH ARTIST ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO SEE? WHAT FOOD ARE YOU GOING TO TRY? ARE YOU GOING TO TEST THE SAKE? A big thank you to STORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC the opportunity to provide coverage for this event!

On an otherwise quiet Monday night, the North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie, Illinois was alive with chants of ‘ TRI.BE Vi Da Loca’.  K-pop girl group TRI.BE  (pronounced try-bee), are in the middle of their first US tour. Their fans, affectionately referred to by the group as ‘True’, showed their support by yelling the groups’ slogan ‘ TRI.BE Vi Da Loca’ during each of their songs. The phrase combines the latin words ‘la vida loca’ and the group name, ‘ TRI.BE ’, to mean ‘passionate life’. TRI.BE ’s passion for their fans translates throughout the whole show, starting with the group performing an English version of their song ‘Wonderland’ . The members shared they performed this version specifically as a gift for American True’s to celebrate their first US Tour.  The group took turns showing off their vocal skills, by singing their favorite parts of the upcoming songs, acapella, as teasers to hype up the crowd. ‘ Got Your Back ’ was a unit stage that included members Songsun, Kelly, and Jia. It featured a fun call and response with the audience and was produced by Songsun. ‘ -18 ’ showcased the performance abilities of members Hyunbin, Soeun, and Mire. They ended this set of the concert with the whole group back together as they performed a dance cover medley of a few other high profile kpop groups such as Ateez , Seventeen , and Enhypen .  The show featured a fun segment called ‘Ask TRI.BE ’ where the fans submitted questions prior to the concertand the members would take turns picking which ones to answer. This portion of the show really showed how much the group enjoys interacting with their fans. They listened to requests shouted out from the audience on which specific questions to answer and even prepared special, spontaneous performances of songs not on their setlist in response to fan’s questions. Hilarity ensued as a bug flew around the stage causing commotion amongst the girls, while ultimately creating the perfect segway into their next songs. Soeun was hit by the bug on her cheek and exclaimed “Oh! It kissed me!” which resulted in the other members' laughter, as their next set consisted of songs ‘In The Air’  and ‘ Kiss ’.  The girls shared again just how thankful and happy they were to be on their first US Tour. They announced their love for ‘True’ and hoped all their fans would remember today as a special day, just like they would. They finished with the song ‘ We Are Young ’, dedicated to all their fans, before exiting the stage. Not long after, member’s voices could be heard over the loudspeakers, asking all fans to remain seated for safety purposes as they were going to come out into the crowd for their last number ‘ Stay Together ’. The girls took their time throughout the song, going up to every fan to wave, take photos and even sit down next to them. They finished the .concert with a plethora of group photos with the audience. Stay up to date with the members of TRI.BE on TWITTER | INSTAGRAM Don't miss your chance to see TRI.BE at one of the remaining stops of the tour in Kansas City, Omaha, Denver, Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix or LA. Tickets are still available at https://www.leopresents.com/?fbclid=PAAabDuYR-RUKt1-fUgmrZTVQLaIikdDs_4BGMgqIA0w2uSbTUrGufjFoE5qI_aem_th_AXISwC8plhiZvNi7MjXL02Eptep8GT9s7qnp7ltY3wvkjo47fSYh249Ne2tHgofKLLY A special thanks goes out to Leo Presents , TR Entertainment and the members of TRI.BE for allowing us the opportunity to provide coverage. Check out other shots captured below Want early access to review and photo galleries? Be sure to subscribe to receive early access codes

B.K, DJ RON-E, DH and FORTY Some of our favorite rising K-indie artists have returned to Atlanta for another high-energy night.  As those Still Blue lights made a sudden change to green, Atlanta fans cheered as they welcomed opening act B.K, who was accompanied by DJ RON-E. DJ RON-E started mixing during 2020 when COVID hit the U.S.. He, like many of us, found comfort in music as it seemed to be the only true constant during an uncertain time. “ I’m in love with Hip Hop and the culture and DJs are the start of the culture *” and with that love, DJ RON-E took the opportunity to “learn while we’re all locked down”. His favorite genres to mix are Hip Hop and EDM! B.K will admit that he first gained fame after his appearance on “Show Me the Money 6” ( Interview with biaswreckerblog ).  Some fans have been following B.K’s growth as an artist since before this time; While others had become fans during his performance with his high-energy stage presence, solidly smooth vocals and relatable lyrics.  The venue's energy was taken up another level as the stage went dark, and the venue was filled with nothing but DH’s rap!  DH has been performing, alongside the other VISION MUSIC members, since 2017, and found his inspiration from Korean artists like G-Dragon & Bobby.  Both artists are known for just simply having fun while performing, which is mirrored in DH’s stage presence. We were fortunate to have been presented with the opportunity to hear B.K and DH for the first time on September 13, 2022; Where they opened for JUNNY at this very same venue! As the cheers continued through the high-energy stages, new and long-time fans, alike, were then greeted by another surprise guest…  FORTY! - - who just released his first single, WYO (What You On?) , on March 17, 2023. You can check out all of VISION MUSIC's artists here: Instagram : VISION MUSIC | B.K | DH | OSIXX | RAVE | DJ RON-E | FORTY You can find our full gallery of their performances here . *DJ Kool Herc is a Jamaican-born DJ who is now widely regarded as the father of Hip Hop.

On March 15, 2023, seven-member boy band TRENDZ put an end to their [BLUE SET] saga, which the group has been promoting since their debut on January 5, 2022. With the March 15th release of their second single album [BLUE SET CHAPTER] NEW DAYZ , we are finally seeing the year-long saga come to an end. With only one (1) year in the industry, they have been actively releasing music every other month, catching the public's attention with their powerful performances. The group, consisting of Havit, Leon, Yoonwoo, Hankook, ra.L, Eunil, and Yechan, made their highly anticipated debut on January 5, 2022 with the first installment of their [BLUE SET] saga, titled [BLUE SET Chapter 1.] TRACKS . This album’s title track, " TNT (Truth and Trust), " displayed a nostalgic old-school sound, the presence of a strong rap line and a fun melody that brings us to our toes. The second installment of the saga, [BLUE SET Chapter 2.] CHOICE , was released on June 8, 2022 with title track, " WHO [吼] ." This track displayed another nostalgic old-school sound, and a new perspective from the added bass and drum elements. The elements of "WHO [吼]" left us wondering what additional elements TRENDZ will add during their journey to finding their defining sound. The third installment of the [BLUE SET] saga, [BLUE SET Chapter 2] Unknown Code , was released November 12, 2022. TRENDZ finally found their defining sound and groundbreaking moment with the release of the title track," Vagabond ." "Vagabond" came to life through a collaboration with producer LEEZ, also known for having worked with prominent artists in the Korean music scene, such as ATEEZ, Dreamcatcher, Yoonha and N.FLYING. During the fourth, and final, installment to the [BLUE SET] saga, we hear Havit, Leon, Yoonwoo, Hankook, ra.L, Eunil, and Yechan highlight the group’s diverse talents during this three track, multi-filled genre, album. [BLUE SET Chapter.] NEW DAYZ takes us on a journey of fear, finding courage and making the choice to help those around us. " Nightmare " begins with a short eerie, dream-like piano intro, transitions, and settles into a dark R&B Pop sound. The genre, instrumentals and strong beats of this song ties into the concept of fearing the unknown. We find evidence of this throughout the lyrics, such as, “. In the album’s title track, " NEW DAYZ ," we find our courage to face our fears through the sporadic injected line “Don’t give up”. The M/V takes us through the boy’s journey of waking up from his dream and escaping from his false neverland. We can hear his determination in the song’s highlight line, “I dream of meeting you again beyond the end of this dream. I'm waiting for NEW DAYZ!” The final track of the album, " Fantasy ," brings an end to the [BLUE SET] saga, and the album’s journey. Fantasy incorporates a variety of beats that makes the flow of the song memorable and unique. This song expresses the inner sound of the boy who escaped fake neverland. The boy firmly decides to save his friends, who are still trapped in the fake neverland. TRENDZ’s unique sound and captivating style continue to make waves in the K-pop scene. They are definitely a name to remember in the industry. Special thanks to Laury and Moonlight PR !