C9 Entertainment's rookie boy group NAZE (Naze) met with fans through a local special stage and a flagship variety program ahead of the broadcast of their Japanese drama debut.
NAZE (Kaisei, Yoon-gi, Ato, Turn, Yuya, Kim Geon, Dohyeok) attended the popular illumination event "Blue Cave Shibuya (の洞窟 SHIBUYA)" held in Tokyo, Japan, on the 23rd. They then appeared on TBS's popular variety program "SASUKE 2025," which aired on the 24th, showcasing their presence.
"Blue Cave Shibuya" is a large-scale illumination event marking its eighth year this year, representing Shibuya's winter with its fantastical scenery and has surpassed 15 million cumulative visitors, gaining great popularity. This year, themed "Aoi Dokutsu the Snowman (THE SNOWMAN)," about 900 meters of the route was bathed in blue light to create a spectacular scene.
On the large event stage, NAZE (Naze) performed the OST "Wanderlust" from the complete-group drama "Dream Stage," which is set to premiere next month on TBS, and reinterpreted Hoshino Gen's "Koi ()" with sweet vocals, eliciting enthusiastic cheers from local fans. They also raised anticipation for the broadcast by sharing the warm atmosphere on the set of "Dream Stage" and behind-the-scenes episodes.
"SASUKE" is a sports entertainment program beloved on TBS since 1997, in which 100 contestants from various occupations compete to complete an obstacle course composed of four stages.
Appearing on TBS's flagship program "SASUKE 2025," NAZE (Naze) left a strong impression on local viewers with exceptional grit and energy. In particular, member Yoon-gi participated as an actual competitor and demonstrated outstanding athletic ability.
The Friday drama "Dream Stage," airing in TBS prime time from Jan. 16, 2026, depicts the passionate story of friendship in which a former genius music producer, expelled from the industry after causing a scandal, and the seven-member trainee group NAZE (Naze), belonging to a small Korean management company, pursue dreams together across generations and borders.
NAZE (Naze) is engaging with fans through various variety programs and large-scale festivals timed with the drama's broadcast. They also participated in singing the OST "Wanderlust" and are showcasing new charms through the reality content "Nazedori (ナゼドリ?) ~NAZE? DREAM STAGE~," which depicts their growth as a boy group and actors.
NAZE (Naze), drawing attention with global activities crossing fields even before their official debut, will also participate in the fashion fest "TGC Shizuoka 2026 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION," held in Shizuoka, Japan, on the 10th of next month. After opening the act at the "41st Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2025 A/W" in September this year, they were invited to TGC once again, proving their global influence.
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