izna Ranks 11th in September Brand Reputation... Rising Trend with Japan Debut and First Tour

According to media reports, izna ranked 11th in the September 2026 Idol Group Brand Reputation announced by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute. This is a rise of 62 places from the previous month, marking the largest increase among all groups. Brand reputation is calculated by comprehensively analyzing consumer participation index, media index, communication index, and community index. izna consists of MAI, Bang Jeemin, KOKO, Ryu Sarang, Choi Jungeun, and JEONG SAEBI.

On September 2, izna made their official local debut by releasing their 1st Japanese mini-album ‘HANDLE WITH CARE’. The album reached a high of 2nd place on the Oricon Daily Album Ranking as of September 1 and also appeared high on the Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales weekly chart. They also held a debut showcase and a countdown event held at a large plaza in Shinjuku.

Their first concert tour began in Seoul. On the 19th and 20th, izna held the ‘2026-2027 izna Concert Tour: WHO DAT GIRL?’ performance at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Seoul. The performance was composed of three acts showcasing the charm of ‘DAT GIRL’, and they presented all-live stages by arranging existing songs into band, bossa nova, and house remix versions. They also displayed stage acting and performances that connected the songs like scenes.

Following the Seoul performances, they also stood on university festival stages. After appearing on stages at Gachon University, Hanseo University, and Yeoju Institute of Technology, they are scheduled to perform at Kyung Hee University Global Campus, Korea University, Dongduk Women's University, Jeonju University, and Myongji College.

The tour schedule continues across 10 locations domestically and abroad. Performances are scheduled for Taipei on October 9, Manila on October 17, Hong Kong on October 24, Singapore on November 8, and Kuala Lumpur on December 5. In 2027, they will meet fans in Fukuoka on March 12, Tokyo on March 14, Nagoya on March 27, and Osaka on March 28.

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