GroupC9 Entertainment
NAZE
NAZE (네이즈) is a seven-member multinational boy group under C9 Entertainment, set to officially debut in May 2026. Formerly known as C9ROOKIES, the group consists of Ato, Kaisei, Younki, Turn, Yuya, Kimkun, and Dohyeok, representing South Korea, Japan, and Thailand. The name NAZE carries two meanings: a geographic formation where land meets sea, symbolizing infinite possibilities, and an acronym for New Adventure's Zestyfull Echo. Before their domestic debut, all seven members starred as leads in the TBS Friday drama DREAM STAGE, a joint production with CJ ENM Japan airing January to March 2026. The series served as the vehicle for pre-debut OSTs: "Wanderlust" (November 2025), "BABYBOO" (January 2026), "Little Star" (February 2026), and "Isn't She Lovely?". NAZE performed twice at Tokyo Girls Collection, appeared on CDTV Live! Live!, and were covered by 19 major Japanese media outlets. Their May 2026 debut was confirmed in the DREAM STAGE finale, making them C9's first new boy group in over five years.
1 articles4 creditsDebut: May 1, 2026Multinational
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Discography
2026
BABYBOOOST
Full Group
2026
Little StarOST
Full Group
2025
WanderlustOST
Full Group
Filmography
2026
DREAM STAGEK-Drama
Full Group - Lead ActorsC9 Entertainment
Fans Also Ask
When does NAZE debut?
NAZE confirmed their official debut for May 2026. The announcement came through the finale of their TBS drama DREAM STAGE on March 6, 2026. C9 Entertainment stated the group is accelerating preparations for a highly polished debut release.
Who are the members of NAZE?
NAZE has seven members: Ato (leader, vocalist), Kaisei (dancer), Younki (vocalist), Turn (vocalist, rapper, dancer), Yuya (main dancer), Kimkun (visual), and Dohyeok (maknae, visual). Members are from South Korea, Japan, and Thailand.
What does NAZE mean?
NAZE has a dual meaning. It refers to a promontory where land meets sea, symbolizing infinite possibilities. It also stands for New Adventure's Zestyfull Echo, representing the group's ambition to deliver a vibrant artistic echo to audiences worldwide.
What label is NAZE under?
NAZE is under C9 Entertainment, the agency home to CIX and EPEX. They are C9's first new boy group in over five years and the label's first multinational act.
What drama was NAZE in?
NAZE starred in DREAM STAGE, a TBS Friday drama produced by C9 Entertainment and CJ ENM Japan. It aired from January 16 to March 6, 2026, following K-pop trainees chasing their debut dream. OSTs include Wanderlust and BABYBOO.
