NAZE officially arrives on the scene with a debut built on honesty, youth, and shared beginnings across cultures.
C9 Entertainment’s newest seven-member group NAZE has officially debuted with their first mini album, NAZE. This marks a fresh start for the multinational act.
The group’s name refers to a headland where the ocean meets land, symbolizing movement, possibility, and limitless direction. Through this concept, NAZE aims to represent a team that can continue growing anywhere in the world. The group consists of KAISEI, YOUNKI, ATO, TURN, YUYA, KIMKUN, and DOHYEOK. They first introduced themselves through the TBS drama DREAM STAGE in Japan earlier this year.
NAZE’s debut release leans into authenticity rather than fictional storytelling. As YOUNKI explains, the group wanted to reflect real life instead of building elaborate concepts. This intention shapes the entire mini album. The album focuses on everyday emotions and relatable moments experienced by young people navigating change, connection, and self-discovery.
The four-track project opens with “Pretty Pink Socks,” a light, lo-fi groove capturing the excitement of a new crush and the curiosity that comes with it. It is followed by the title track “People Talk,” a pop-dance anthem about staying confident and joyful despite outside opinions or criticism.
Furthermore, the energy shifts in “Awesome,” a mid-tempo R&B-infused track that highlights courage and self-assurance during life’s turning points. The album closes with “Seoul,” a reflective pop song describing the city as a shared home where the members, despite their different backgrounds, have found belonging together.
Moreover, TURN describes the album as a snapshot of daily life. It is where small emotions grow into meaningful moments. From curiosity and happiness to courage and comfort in unfamiliar spaces, each track mirrors a stage of personal growth while forming a cohesive listening experience.
As NAZE begins their journey, their debut album NAZE introduces them not just as performers. But as a group grounded in shared experience and emotional sincerity, now available on streaming platforms.
Press Release; Photos: C9 Entertainment
