Jacob Aron Leung
@jacobaronleung.bsky.social
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Journalist based in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. | Email:
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Sending out this
#journorequest
for a story I’m working on for
@xtramagazine.com
. I'm looking to hear from trans folks who can speak on what role their workplace situation, such as hybrid or remote, played in their ability to navigate their queer identity. DMs open or by email (in bio).
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Sending out this
#journorequest
for a story I’m working on for
@xtramagazine.com
. I'm looking to hear from trans folks who can speak on what role their workplace situation, such as hybrid or remote, played in their ability to navigate their queer identity. DMs open or by email (in bio).
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reposted by
Jacob Aron Leung
Xtra
about 1 month ago
Our 2025 Ken Popert Media Fellows are Victoria Hincapie Gomez,
@jacobaronleung.bsky.social
, Cris Nippard, Ghazal Azizi and
@aliceboyle.bsky.social
! The five early-career BIPOC journalists will help build an editorial package about LGBTQ2S+ people and work
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Meet Xtra’s 2025 Ken Popert Media Fellows | Xtra Magazine
The five early-career BIPOC journalists will be writing about LGBTQ2S+ people and work
https://xtramagazine.com/inside-xtra/fellows-2025-xtras-ken-popert-277859
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Catching up with some past articles again. On August 11, the first sub-unit of 24-member boy group
#idntt
made their debut. idntt
#unevermet
released three music videos for their lead tracks "You Never Met," "Storm," and "BOYtude":
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24-Member Boy Group idntt Debuts with First Sub-Unit unevermet — The Kraze
On August 11, idntt debuted as the first boy group under Modhaus , the company behind ARTMS and tripleS .
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/8/13/24-member-boy-group-idntt-debuts-with-first-sub-unit-unevermet
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reposted by
Jacob Aron Leung
LIYVZ 리브즈
4 months ago
I had such a great time speaking to @jacobaronleung for @Pancouver in my first interview of NASTY BOY era! You can check it out below 🤍
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K-pop soloist LIYVZ speaks out on growing up in B.C. and empowering future artists - Pancouver
LIYVZ, who also goes by Lindiwe “Lindi” Senzeni Sibongo, began realizing her dream of becoming a singer when she was a child.
https://pancouver.ca/k-pop-soloist-liyvz-speaks-out-on-growing-up-in-b-c-and-empowering-future-artists/
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#KiiiKiii
used the beautiful visuals of British Columbia, Canada for their "DANCING ALONE" music video. The single draws on the concept of anemoia, described on KiiiKiii's website as a “feeling of nostalgia for a time one has never known":
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KiiiKiii Celebrates Friendship Through Nostalgic City-Pop Single “DANCING ALONE” — The Kraze
Despite only debuting in March, KiiiKiii has mastered the look and sound of the 1990s and 2000s.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/8/12/kiiikiii-celebrates-friendship-through-nostalgic-city-pop-single-dancing-alone
4 months ago
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I'm a bit behind on posting my articles to Bluesky, but I wanted to mention SAY MY NAME's latest single, "iLy." Not only does it come with a creative music video incorporating their new member Shuie, the song also references the 1967 hit “Can’t Take My Eyes off You”:
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SAY MY NAME Introduces New Member Shuie Through “iLy” — The Kraze
Eight-member girl group SAY MY NAME found a clever way to integrate their newest member, Shuie , into their latest single “iLy.”
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/8/5/say-my-name-introduces-new-member-shuie-through-ily
4 months ago
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Soloist YOU DAYEON released her first EP, 'New Age,' earlier this month. With moombahton-inspired songs, she continues to diversify her musical identity:
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YOU DAYEON’s New Era with New Age — The Kraze
After only releasing singles since her debut in 2023, soloist YOU DAYEON put out her first EP on July 5.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/7/29/you-dayeons-new-era-with-new-age
5 months ago
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I interviewed Chinese American city pop soloist
#YOOMEi
ahead of her debut in the U.S. on July 30. Having previously been a pre-debut member of the K-pop girl group
#ZIOLETTA
and a J-rock soloist, YOOMEi hopes to show that no dream is impossible:
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[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]: Former K-Pop Trainee and J-Rock Soloist YOOMEi on her Upcoming City Pop Re-Debut in the U.S. — The Kraze
The Kraze had the honor of conducting YOOMEi’s first interview prior to her debut on July 30.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/7/22/exclusive-interview-former-k-pop-trainee-and-j-rock-soloist-yoomei-on-her-upcoming-city-pop-re-debut-in-the-us
5 months ago
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#ifeye
, a K-pop girl group that debuted in April, released their second EP last week. 'sweet tang' sports seven tracks that cover genres such as rock, hip-hop and Brazilian funk:
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ifeye Brings sweet tang for the Summer — The Kraze
Transitioning from their debut schoolgirl image in “ NERDY ” to the next stage in their coming-of-age concept, their latest title track “r u ok?” sports a cooler, mature demeanor.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/7/22/ifeye-brings-sweet-tang-for-the-summer
5 months ago
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Multinational boy group
#ARrC
, with members of South Korean, Japanese, American, Vietnamese and Brazilian ethnicities, released their third EP 'HOPE' on Wednesday. The group was inspired by "Hope" (1977) by Canadian prog-rock band Klaatu:
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ARrC Hopes for an “awesome” Future in Third EP — The Kraze
No matter what kind of day unfolds, ARrC is here to tell you that everything will turn out awesome.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/7/19/arrc-hopes-for-an-awesome-future-in-third-ep
5 months ago
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Singer Jo Yuri, also known to global audiences for her acting role as Kim Junhee in
#SquidGame
, released her first EP since 2023 on Monday:
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Jo Yuri Returns to the Music Industry with “Farewell for now!” — The Kraze
Shortly after finishing her breakout acting role on Squid Game , Jo Yuri has gone back to her roots with her new EP, Episode 25 .
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/7/17/jo-yuri-returns-to-the-music-industry-with-farewell-for-now
5 months ago
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Earlier this month,
#aespa
partnered with
#StreetFighter6
and
#PUBG
: BATTLEGROUNDS for some next-level collaborations. I wrote about how the four-member girl group has been integrated into those respective games:
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aespa Launches Next-Level Collaborations with Street Fighter 6 and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS — The Kraze
For a limited time, gamers can now experience aespa -themed collaborations in Street Fighter 6 and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS .
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/7/15/aespa-launches-next-level-collaborations-with-street-fighter-6-and-pubg-battlegrounds
5 months ago
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On July 9, rookie boy group
#CLOSEYOUREYES
released their second EP, 'Snowy Summer.' With a mix of comedic mishaps, spooky encounters and winter wishes, the music video for the song "Snowy Summer" promises a summer release unlike anything else:
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CLOSE YOUR EYES Wishes for a Spooky “Snowy Summer” in Their Second EP — The Kraze
Halloween and Christmas have come early in July with CLOSE YOUR EYES ’ latest title track, “Snowy Summer.”
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/7/12/close-your-eyes-wishes-for-a-spooky-snowy-summer-in-their-second-ep
5 months ago
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I had the opportunity to attend my first roundtable interview last week with OX:N, the first sub-unit of 11-member boy group
#OMEGA_X
. Check out what Jaehan, Xen, Jehyun and Yechan had to say about their debut EP, 'N':
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Roundtable Interview: OMEGA X Sub-Unit OX:N Discusses Group Dynamics and Creative Process — The Kraze
Wanting to know more, The Kraze was ecstatic to join a roundtable interview with OX:N a few weeks after the release of N .
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/7/11/roundtable-interview-omega-x-sub-unit-oxn-discusses-group-dynamics-and-creative-process
5 months ago
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K-pop trio
#VIVIZ
released their first full album, 'A Montage of ( ),' on Tuesday. With nine new tracks, including three solo songs, the album's concept revolves around the idea of metamorphosis:
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VIVIZ’s First Full Album Shows a Montage of Metamorphosis — The Kraze
A Montage of ( ) shows more of their individuality.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/7/11/vivizs-first-full-album-shows-a-montage-of-metamorphosis
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Multinational K-pop girl group
#BLINGONE
, which aims to make 32 sub-unit representing different countries, recently remade the legendary K-pop hit "Mr." by
#KARA
. BLINGONE CN's remake represents many defining aspects of today's K-pop generation:
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BLINGONE CN Remakes KARA’s “Mr.” with Modern Trends — The Kraze
On July 2, the Chinese sub-unit of multinational girl group BLINGONE released a remake of KARA ’s “Mr.” that tailors the classic for a new generation.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/7/8/blingone-cn-remakes-karas-mr-with-modern-trends
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#TWS
, a rookie K-pop boy group taking Asia by storm, has successfully made their Japanese debut. Their debut single album, 'はじめまして' ('Hajimemashite'), includes some charming callbacks to their Korean debut track, "plot twist":
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TWS Continues to Bloom with Japanese Debut Single Album はじめまして — The Kraze
As rookies with immense popularity in Asia, it makes sense that TWS has now debuted in Japan.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/7/6/tws-continues-to-bloom-with-japanese-debut-single-album-
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The massive debut of global boy group
#AHOF
has shocked me. Their first EP has sold over 340,000 copies — the highest sales from K-pop boy group debut in 2025, according to CHOSUNBIZ. I covered AHOF's debut for The Kraze, but even I was blindsided by the reception:
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“Rendezvous” with Newly-Debuted Global Boy Group AHOF — The Kraze
Many K-Pop groups hope to reach hall of fame status, and AHOF has started their dream towards the top of the industry.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/7/3/rendezvous-with-newly-debuted-global-boy-group-ahof
5 months ago
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It was an honour as a disabled journalist to write about the upcoming tours by K-pop's first deaf idol group,
#BigOcean
. The trio will complete their European tour 'Underwater' by July 20, and begin their first U.S. tour 'Ride the Wave' on July 27:
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Big Ocean to Greet Waves of Fans on European and American Tours This Summer — The Kraze
K-Pop’s first deaf idol group, Big Ocean , will continue touring Europe and launch a new tour in America soon.
https://thekrazemag.com/press-releases/2025/7/1/big-ocean-to-greet-waves-of-fans-on-european-and-american-tours-this-summer
6 months ago
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With their many songs released during the summer,
#H1-KEY
has managed to explore many themes like heartbreak, persistence and defiance:
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It’s a H1-KEY Summer: Spreading Comfort Through Various Concepts — The Kraze
With their newest title track “Summer Was You” reflecting on the memories of a past summer, let's look back on H1-KEY’s summer comebacks.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/7/1/its-a-h1-key-summer-spreading-comfort-through-various-concepts
6 months ago
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After entering a hiatus in 2023,
#MOMOLAND
, the K-pop girl group behind hits like 2018's "BBoom BBoom" and "BAAM," made their grand return with a single album of remixes:
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MOMOLAND Reunites with Remix Single Album FESTIVALAND — The Kraze
After taking a hiatus since 2023, MOMOLAND has celebrated their return with new remixes of old favorites.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/7/2/momoland-reunites-with-remix-single-album-festivaland
6 months ago
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#KATSEYE
, the girl group formed in a collaborative effort between
#HYBE
and Geffen Records, released their second EP, 'BEAUTIFUL CHAOS,' on Friday. Each track delivers a different sound that fits the EP's title:
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KATSEYE’s Second EP Unleashes BEAUTIFUL CHAOS — The Kraze
Released on June 27, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS represents how KATSEYE owns a diverse sound that still feels completely theirs.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/6/29/katseyes-second-ep-unleashes-beautiful-chaos
6 months ago
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Originally debuting in 2018 with nine members,
#fromis_9
made a comeback a few days ago as a five-member group under new management:
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fromis_9 Lives On as a Five-Member Group in Sixth EP, From Our 20’s — The Kraze
fromis_9’s latest move sees current members Hayoung , Jiwon , Chaeyoung , Nagyung , and Jiheon making a comeback under ASND.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/6/27/fromis9-lives-on-as-a-five-member-group-in-sixth-ep-from-our-20s
6 months ago
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I'm still obsessed with
#KpopDemonHunters
. What an amazing film for all kinds of audiences. I highly recommend it even for non K-pop fans:
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Kpop Demon Hunters Review: Netflix’s Animated K-Pop Musical Hits the Mark — The Kraze
The premise itself packs a lot, and trust me, Kpop Demon Hunters delivers on it and much more.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/6/25/kpop-demon-hunters-review-netflixs-animated-k-pop-musical-hits-the-mark
6 months ago
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Solar, the main vocalist of the girl group
#MAMAMOO
, released her Chinese debut single "Floating Free" on June 11. Chinese debuts from Korean artists are a rarity nowadays, and Solar's collaboration with Taiwanese soloist
#9m88
shows how music transcends borders:
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Solar Collaborates with Taiwanese Singer 9m88 for Chinese Debut Single “Floating Free” — The Kraze
This digital single, sung entirely in Mandarin, brings a global message of unity and friendship.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/6/24/solar-collaborates-with-taiwanese-singer-9m88-for-chinese-debut-single-floating-free
6 months ago
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In July, Vancouver's first
#esports
summer camp for children will begin. It hopes to teach children the same set of skills they would gain doing traditional organized team sports:
techcouver.com/2025/06/24/v...
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Vancouver’s First Esports Summer Camp to Equip Children with Skills for Success - Techcouver.com
Techcouver is an online publication providing real-time reporting and analysis of emerging technology news in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia.
https://techcouver.com/2025/06/24/vancouver-esports-summer-camp/
6 months ago
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#Hearts2Hearts
has released their newest single suited for the summer season:
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Hearts2Hearts Comes Back in “STYLE” — The Kraze
Released on June 18, the single “STYLE” uses bubblegum pop for a refreshing sound.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/6/20/hearts2hearts-comes-back-in-style
6 months ago
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Country music and K-pop do not usually cross over, but rookie girl group
#KIIRAS
wholeheartedly embraced the country genre for a unique debut:
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KIIRAS Combines Country with K-Pop for “KILL MA BO$$” — The Kraze
As the first K-Pop artist under entertainment agency Leanbranding , KIIRAS is setting themselves apart by integrating their concept with country music.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/6/17/kiiras-combines-country-with-k-pop-for-kill-ma-bo
6 months ago
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On Thursday, members of K-pop boy groups
#BAE173
and
#FANTASYBOYS
debuted as 11-member group
#Double0ne
. Read how 'Xpert' attempted to capitalize on the members' appearances on music competition shows
#PROJECT7
and
#StarlightBoys
from last year:
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BAE173 and FANTASY BOYS Members Debut as Double 0ne with First EP Xpert — The Kraze
After their participation on the survival shows PROJECT 7 and Starlight Boys last year, 11 members from BAE173 and FANTASY BOYS are collaborating as a project group, Double 0ne .
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/6/15/bae173-and-fantasy-boys-members-debut-as-double-0ne-with-first-ep-xpert
6 months ago
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I reviewed 'In a million noises, I'll be your harmony,' the third EP by K-rock band
#QWER
. I loved how the music video for "Dear" and the rest of the EP drew from QWER's experiences before becoming a band.
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QWER’s Third EP Shows What They Hold “Dear” — The Kraze
Released on June 9, this EP makes for a cathartic listen.
https://thekrazemag.com/latest-updates/2025/6/11/qwers-third-ep-shows-what-they-hold-dear
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