Global super-rookie izna achieved her first terrestrial music show first-place win since debut by taking No. 1 on KBS2's Music Bank.
izna won first place on KBS2's Music Bank, broadcast Oct. 17, with the title track "Mamma Mia" from her second mini album Not Just Pretty. With this, izna secured No. 1 on music shows for all released tracks this year—SIGN, BEEP and "Mamma Mia"—firmly establishing herself as a breakout group showing remarkable growth.
izna said, "This is my first time winning first place on Music Bank. I am so grateful for this great gift, and I thank the fans who support us and everyone who works hard for us." She added, "I still can't believe it. I am so thankful to naya (the official fandom name) for making this possible, and I will work hard for the rest of the "Mamma Mia" promotions," presenting her acceptance remarks. izna decorated the stage that day with a powerful, confident performance, and immediately after winning she delivered a flawless live encore that drew enthusiastic cheers.
The second mini album Not Just Pretty represents Gen Z emotions while proving the members' multilayered charms that can no longer be defined by a single image. The album charted on major domestic music sites immediately after release, entering Melon HOT100 (as of the 30th), and drew attention from global fans by ranking high on Japan iTunes. The "Mamma Mia" music video has also surpassed 35 million views and continues to rise.
Meanwhile, izna will hold her first fan concerts Not Just Pretty consecutively in Korea and Japan in November and December. She is also listed as a nominee for rookie of the year and on the performing artist lineup for the 2025 MAMA Awards, and is expected to continue her upward momentum through meetings with global fans.
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