Rising K-pop girl group izna has just been named one of the "8 Rookie K-Pop Acts to Watch in 2025" by none other than Grammy.com! This is a huge recognition for the group, and fans are even more excited to see what the future holds for them.

izna, consisting of members My, Bang Jimin, Yoon Jiyoon, Coco, Yoo Sarang, Choi Jeong Eun, and Jeong Se Bi, has been catching attention from all corners of the music industry. Grammy.com highlighted their impressive journey, starting with the Mnet survival show I-LAND 2 and continuing to their amazing performance at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS. The article praised their "strong presence" that goes beyond just being rookies, with their "sophisticated performances and sweet vocals."

Their debut album N/a was also praised by Grammy.com as a symbol of their dreams and hard work. It represents the group's "unyielding efforts" and marks the beginning of something new. One of the key moments that stood out was their stage at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, where all seven members showcased their incredible talent, making it clear that izna is here to stay.

With lyrics like "I'm ready to blow your mind / 기다렸던 Time is now" ("The time we've been waiting for is now") from their track TIMEBOMB, Grammy.com expressed their excitement about the "amazing journey" that izna is set to embark on.

After earning praise from Grammy.com, izna’s journey as a global rookie continues to soar. They've performed at major stages like the 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon, 2024 MBC Gayo Daejeon WANNABE, and the 39th Golden Disc Awards, proving they’re ready for the world stage.

Born from I-LAND 2, where they were chosen by viewers from 217 countries worldwide, izna made a spectacular debut last November with their first mini-album N/a. The album entered the iTunes Top 10 in 14 countries and even reached #1 on Japan’s Apple Music K-pop Album Chart and Rakuten Music Chart! Their title track IZNA’s music video is also nearing 60 million views, cementing their place as one of the most exciting new groups in K-pop.

With so much already accomplished, the sky's the limit for izna as they continue to rise to the top.

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Shin Min Gyu, the popular influencer from Heart Signal 4, has officially confirmed his breakup with Yoo Yi Soo, revealing that it happened much earlier than fans had thought.

On January 9th, a new video titled "Min Gyu, How Honestly Are You Going to Talk Today?" was posted on the YouTube channel kiu기우쌤, featuring Shin Min Gyu as a guest.

During the interview, he opened up about his personal life and his breakup with Yoo Yi Soo, with whom he had been in a relationship after the show.

On Heart Signal 4, Shin Min Gyu and Yoo Yi Soo became the final couple, and they publicly dated for a while.

However, rumors of a breakup started swirling when both of them removed photos of each other from their social media accounts.

When asked by the host, Kiu, "How much are you going to say today?" Shin Min Gyu responded confidently, "I can say everything."

Kiu quickly asked, "So is the breakup now public?" and Shin Min Gyu, with a slight pause, replied, "We broke up?" then added with a confused look, "I guess I just said it."

Shin Min Gyu explained that he had been planning to address the breakup at some point, mentioning, "I hear a lot of strange things."

He continued, "I'm not a celebrity, I'm just an ordinary person, but surprisingly, my personal life is being investigated a lot."

He expressed his frustration, saying, "What bothers me the most is when people send DMs about the breakup to my family."

To clarify further, he added, "It’s possible we broke up, but it’s funny to just say 'we broke up.' It’s been a long time since we actually broke up."

Following the breakup rumors with Yoo Yi Soo, Shin Min Gyu was also caught up in new gossip involving another female influencer.

A post by this influencer showed her at the same location and wearing similar clothes to what Shin Min Gyu had shared on his own Instagram, leading to speculation about a new romance.

Addressing these rumors, Shin Min Gyu explained, "Even if I meet female friends outside, I don’t know how they know about it. I’ve even received messages from my younger sister telling me to get a grip and saying I have a flirtatious tendency."

It seems like Shin Min Gyu is ready to face the rumors and clear up the confusion once and for all. Fans are now waiting to hear more from him as he opens up even further about his personal life.

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