Bam Jimin of izna becomes a global fashion icon, representing FRAY I.D, while the group continues to thrive in fashion and music.
January/9/2026 17:22
Bam Jimin of izna leaps as a global fashion icon. Recently, Bam Jimin was selected as the new model for the Japanese women's fashion brand 'FRAY I.D', proving her global presence once again. She has an image suitable for the modern, sophisticated sensibility and trendy atmosphere that the brand pursues, and she is expected to further strengthen the brand's identity. The group izna, to which Bam Jimin belongs, continues to be active in the fashion and beauty fields. They are continuously receiving love calls from global luxury brands, and recently, member Coco was chosen as the muse for the brand 'colorgram', expanding their activity areas. Additionally, Mai and Coco will debut on the runway at Japan's major fashion festival 'Samsung Galaxy presents TGC in Aichi/Nagoya 2026 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION', showcasing their individual personalities and sophisticated styles for the first time since their debut. Not only in music but also in beauty and fashion, izna is demonstrating its unique charm and solid presence, attracting significant attention to izna's future growth as a new style leader. Izna has proven its remarkable growth with meaningful achievements, such as winning 'FAVORITE RISING ARTIST' at the '2025 MAMA AWARDS' and surpassing 100 million cumulative streams on the world's largest streaming platform Spotify. Recently, through an interview with the Italian weekly magazine 'PANORAMA', they were praised as 'the discovery K-POP has been waiting for', proving their influence locally. Furthermore, the song 'Racecar' was included in 'NME's 25 Best K-POP Songs of 2025', garnering attention. Izna plans to continue meeting fans through active activities.
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izna departed for Taiwan via Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 9th for an overseas schedule. Related reports note that izna appeared in a cool, car-backed style and showed off a refined charm, and that their Japan debut showcase ended successfully with a surprise announcement of a Zepp tour in four cities.
izna appeared in a DAZED KOREA gravure shoot themed “ON THE WAY HOME,” showing each member’s cute yet cool charm and stylish galaxy looks. In interviews, they spoke about their bond, love for fans, and future goals, including Japan debut activities, variety, and acting. They debuted in Japan on September 2 with HANDLE WITH CARE.
ABEMA will exclusively and free livestream the one-night K-POP and J-POP hybrid music festival “SBI MUSIC CIRCUS HOKKAIDO -DAYBREAK -” from Sapporo’s Daiwa House Premist Dome on Sept. 26, 2026. The lineup includes JAEJOONG, ME:I, Kep1er, izna, ELLY/CB, THE JET BOY BANGERZ, LIGHTSUM, cosmosy, H//PE Princess, and VAYONN, with opening acts Kaya and Resonance and MCs kamion and de_hana.
izna departed for Japan on the 25th through Incheon International Airport to appear at the SBI MUSIC CIRCUS HOKKAIDO music festival. The K-pop and J-pop hybrid festival will be held on the 26th at Daiwa House Premist Dome in Hokkaido, promising a new music experience.
izna held its Japan debut showcase in Yokohama, performing songs from its first Japanese mini album and interacting with fans through special segments. The group also announced a Japan concert tour for 2026-2027, drawing strong excitement from naya.
On September 2, izna released their first Japanese mini album, HANDLE WITH CARE, and made a surprise appearance at a Shinjuku countdown event for the first public screening of their debut MV, “DUMB HOT!” They greeted fans, performed live, held a photo session and dance challenge, and announced a live stream to celebrate their Japan debut.
izna, which made its Japan debut with the release of its JAPAN 1st MINI ALBUM “HANDLE WITH CARE” on September 2, will appear live on Kstyle’s original program “Kstyle PICK.” The September 7 live stream will include stories about the new songs, talk about the September 6 showcase, and a fan Q&A, with more content planned after the broadcast.
The 15th Anniversary TV Asahi Dream Festival will take place on November 21-23, 2026, at K Arena Yokohama, moving from Makuhari Messe. Thirteen artists, including nine first-time acts, will perform across three days, with ticket sales and lineup details announced.
Kstyle and IDOLCHAMP have launched the September vote for Kstyle POWER PUSH. Fans can choose the monthly power-push artist from August 25 to September 3, 2026, using Ruby CHAMSIM in the IDOLCHAMP app. Featured comeback artists include &TEAM, FLARE U, NCT TEN, and more.
izna has teased their comeback with enchanting visuals for their 3rd mini-album 'SET THE TEMPO', set to release on June 8. The concept photos reveal the members' perfect looks, embodying a dreamy atmosphere. Their agency, WAKEONE, stated that the album will tell a story of finding one's own rhythm, rather than adhering to others' standards.
