NAZE
Rookie boy group NAZE from C9 Entertainment is set to make its first stage in Japan.
NAZE (Ato, Kaisei, Younki, Turn, Yuya, Kimkun, Dohyeok) will perform on September 6 as the opening act at the 41st Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2025 AUTUMN/WINTER (TGC) at Saitama Super Arena.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, TGC is one of the largest fashion festivals and a unique entertainment event, bringing together celebrities, fashion, music, companies, and media. Around 5 million viewers tune in annually via YouTube, X, TikTok, and ABEMA live streaming.
Even before its official debut, NAZE is included in the TGC lineup, showing strong Japanese fan interest. This will also be the members’ first official fan meeting, promising a highly anticipated performance.
On September 7, NAZE will preview an unreleased new song on its social media, continuing its pre-debut activities.
NAZE is C9 Entertainment’s first multinational boy group in five years. The name stands for “New Adventure’s Zestyfull Echo”, symbolizing a cape where land and sea meet, a space of infinite possibilities where one can find its true self through adventure, delivering deep emotional resonance to everyone.
Additionally, all seven members have been cast in the TBS prime-time drama “DREAM STAGE”, airing in January 2026, playing key roles in the story. Ahead of the drama, NAZE showcases their versatility in the reality content “NAZE DREAM STAGE”, available on TBS YouTube and TVer.
With this TGC appearance, NAZE confirms their exceptional potential as a new Hallyu representative, capturing attention from drama and idol fans in Japan.
NAZE plans to actively engage with fans through various online and offline promotions, continuing its global expansion.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS NAZE
