
From the global girl group birth project "I-LAND2: N/a" by Mnet, handled by world-class producer TEDDY, the girl group izna has finally made their long-awaited Japan debut. On Wednesday, September 2, the girls released their Japan 1st mini album "HANDLE WITH CARE," and on the same day made a surprise appearance at the "DUMB HOT!" music video first public screening countdown event held in Shinjuku, Tokyo. On this day, from 6:00 p.m., the music video for their Japan debut song "DUMB HOT!" was first shown on the Shinjuku Unika Vision. Many fans gathered in the plaza in front of Seibu Shinjuku PePe to witness this memorable moment. In the advance announcement, there was also a teaser heightening expectations, saying, "Will izna members also appear in the plaza in front of Seibu Shinjuku PePe!?" As attention gathered over whether the members would actually show themselves, the event began. When 6:00 p.m. arrived, the music video for "DUMB HOT!" was finally first unveiled on the large vision. The gathered fans watched over the new footage delivered on the memorable day of their Japan debut. And then, while the afterglow of the music video remained, the members of izna appeared. Loud cheers rose from the fans who had been waiting. The members greeted energetically, saying, "Hello! We are izna," and first introduced themselves one by one. When KOKO once again called out, "We appeared as a surprise! Were you all surprised?" the audience responded with loud cheers, and the venue was instantly filled with excitement. This day was a major milestone for izna, the day of their Japan debut. On behalf of the group, MAI reported, "Today, September 2, we finally made our Japan debut with the Japan 1st mini album 'HANDLE WITH CARE'!" and once again applause and cheers of celebration were sent. RYU SA RANG commented, "We have been dreaming of this for so long, so it still feels like a dream," expressing her feelings about the Japan debut. Furthermore, BANG JEE MIN referred to the music video for the title track "DUMB HOT!," which had just been first shown on Unika Vision. To CHOI JUNG EUN's bright question, "How was it, everyone?" the fans also gave an enthusiastic response. In addition, izna made a surprise announcement: "Since you all came here today like this, we would like to show you our Japan debut song 'DUMB HOT!' that is being unveiled for the first time today!" With the call, "Everyone, will you enjoy it together with us?" the venue became even more lively. When the performance began, the members captivated the fans with cute choreography and light, lively dancing. For the fans who had just seen the music video on the large screen moments before, being able to immediately enjoy a live performance by the members themselves created a special development, and the excitement at the venue reached its peak. The clear vocals of the members also drew the attention of passersby who stopped to listen. After the performance, voices of "So cute!" poured in from the fans. The youngest member, JEONG SAE BI, said, "Since this was such a nerve-racking Japan debut, I am very happy," and commented, "Today I am truly a super, super, super cute monster!" With her full of charm appearance, fans once again sent passionate cheers. As the end of the event approached, they also showed a lonely side, saying, "Everyone, fun times pass by so quickly, and it is already time to say goodbye... pien..." But BANG JEE MIN quickly smiled and said, "But since we have the chance, I would like to take a commemorative photo with everyone at the end! Is that okay, everyone?" and made this day even more special with a commemorative photo with the fans who rushed to the venue. After the photo, they again emphasized, "So that we do not forget this day!" and also did a dance challenge of "DUMB HOT!" with the fans. When RYU SA RANG cheerfully encouraged them, saying, "I am watching you all~! Please do your best!" the viewing area was wrapped in a friendly atmosphere. At the end, izna had one more special surprise. With the call, "Then, lastly, from among the songs included on the album, we would like you to listen to 'SIGN (Japanese Ver.)'! Please keep getting excited together until the end!" the excitement at the venue reached its peak. During the performance, they also waved to the viewing area with smiles and gave heart poses. While carrying out careful fan service, the members captivated the audience with stable vocals and looked into the eyes of each fan one by one, as if engraving the atmosphere of this live performance into memory. izna conveyed to the fans with warm eyes, "We will work hard so that we can meet you all in even more places! Everyone, will you continue to support izna?" The fans also cheered them on in their memorable Japan debut with passionate feelings and warm applause. And at the end, izna also had a special announcement. "It has been decided that we will do a live broadcast to commemorate our Japan debut!" they announced, further heightening expectations for their activities in Japan from here on. Despite it being a weekday and the members' appearance being a surprise, many people rushed to the event. The way the fans and izna joined hearts and enjoyed the stage together showed that their Japan debut got off to an excellent start. A Japan debut showcase for izna has also been decided for Sunday, September 6. Attention will only continue to gather on their splendid future activities in Japan.
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