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NiziU Goes From Illuminations to SASUKE?! You Won’t BELIEVE What Happened Next!

Last updated: 2025-12-25 6:36 pm
Hello Korea Editor
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NAZE Storms Japan: From Electric Stages to Extreme Obstacles – This Group is UNSTOPPABLE! ⚡💥

Hello Korea Fam! Jason Lee here, and hold onto your seats because K-Pop’s freshest faces, NAZE, are absolutely dominating Japan! We’re talking show-stopping performances and jaw-dropping athleticism – this rookie boy group from C9 Entertainment is on a global takeover mission, and we’re here for every single electrifying moment! 🎤🕺

The septet – Kaisei, Yoonki, Ato, Turn, Yuya, Kim Geon, and Dohyuk – wasted no time making an explosive impact. They recently lit up Tokyo’s iconic Blue Cave Shibuya (青の洞窟 SHIBUYA) illumination event on December 23rd! Imagine a massive 900-meter stretch of Shibuya bathed in mesmerizing blue light, drawing in over 15 million visitors annually. Now, picture NAZE owning that stage!

They brought the house down with a stunning live rendition of “Wanderlust,” the OST from their upcoming drama “DREAM STAGE,” and a sweet, soulful reinterpretation of Hoshino Gen’s “Koi.” Their vocal blend was perfection, cutting through the winter air and earning deafening cheers from the local fans. Beyond the music, they spilled some delightful behind-the-scenes stories from the drama set, hyping up everyone for its premiere!

But the action didn’t stop there! Just a day later, on December 24th, NAZE took their dynamic energy to TBS’s legendary sports entertainment show, “SASUKE 2025!” ⚡ First airing in 1997, this program challenges 100 participants through a brutal four-stage obstacle course. Talk about a high-stakes performance!

NAZE delivered an unforgettable impression with their undeniable spirit and vigor. Member Yoonki even went head-to-head with the course as a legitimate competitor, showcasing his incredible athletic prowess. That’s raw stage presence taken to a whole new level! We’re talking explosive jumps, powerful grips, and pure determination – a true testament to their all-around talent! 🔊

Jason’s Take: The sheer versatility to dominate both a massive illumination stage with heartfelt vocals AND tackle an athletic obstacle course? That’s not just talent, that’s star power in the making! ⚡🎤 This group is clearly built for the global stage. Their choreography on “SASUKE” might have been unplanned, but it was nothing short of a powerful, physical performance!

This incredible Japanese blitz is all leading up to their highly anticipated drama, “DREAM STAGE,” which premieres on TBS during prime time on January 16th, 2026! The drama tells a heartwarming tale of friendship, spanning generations and borders, as a former genius music producer helps NAZE, a 7-member trainee group from a small Korean agency, chase their dreams. They even participated in the OST, further showcasing their musical chops!

We’ve also been getting a deeper look into their journey with their reality show, “NAZE? DREAM STAGE (ナゼドリ? ~NAZE? DREAM STAGE~),” which documents their growth as both artists and actors. Their charm is simply overflowing!

And the global recognition just keeps pouring in! Before their official debut, NAZE is set to hit the runway at the TGC Shizuoka 2026 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION on January 10th in Shizuoka, Japan. This marks their second appearance at a TGC event, having previously opened the 41st MyNavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2025 A/W in September. Talk about proving their global influence and rocking every single stage they step on! 🎸💥

NAZE is a force to be reckoned with, Global K-Fans! Keep your eyes peeled and your speakers ready – this group is just getting started! 🎤⚡

Editor: Jason Lee 🎤

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