The group izna showed fiery passion for the stage in a behind-the-scenes video.
izna (Mai, Bang Ji-min, Coco, Yoo Sa-rang, Choi Jeong-eun, Jeong Se-bi) released a practice behind-the-scenes video for '2025 MAMA AWARDS' on their official social media on the 16th.
The released video captured izna practicing diligently to deliver the best possible stage. izna shared opinions together and synchronized their breathing to achieve a perfect performance, showing solid teamwork. In particular, while practicing the newly arranged "Mamma Mia (Mamma Mia)" with an added dance break, they showed a professional side by checking detailed staging and precise movements.
A few days before the main stage, izna nervously and excitedly said, "This seems to be the power of the 'MAMA' stage." The members greeted fans saying, "Let's tear up the stage" and "naya (Naya, official fan club), please look forward to it." They also warmly expressed sincere gratitude to the dancers who sweated with them, saying, "Thanks to you we were able to shine."
As evidence of their extensive practice, izna left a strong impact on fans worldwide at the '2025 MAMA AWARDS' held last month. They poured out their explosive energy on stage by delivering dynamic performances while also showing steady live vocals.
Global fans who watched the performance also continued to respond enthusiastically with comments such as, "In my opinion, the best MAMA stage of 2025," "I can't even imagine how much they practiced," "They have both skill and beauty," "izna killed MAMA," "The rookie of the year I think of is izna," "Everyone needs to hear the 'Mamma Mia' MAMA version arrangement," and "Their live is really clean and good."
izna won Favorite Rising Artist at the '2025 MAMA AWARDS,' earning recognition for their potential and influence to lead the next generation of K-pop, and conducted an interview with the prestigious Italian weekly Panorama, receiving praise as "the discovery K-pop has been waiting for." Also, the track "Racecar" from their second mini album Not Just Pretty was included in British music magazine NME's list of the "25 best K-pop songs of the year," expanding their influence and presence on the global stage.
Meanwhile, izna will continue a busy schedule through the end of the year, appearing at MUSIC BANK global festival in Japan, the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon, and the 2025 MBC Gayo Daejejeon.
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