NAZE, formerly known as C9ROOKIES, is a 7-member South Korean boy group under C9 Entertainment. The group consists of Ato, Kaisei, Younki, Turn, Yuya, Kimkun, and Dohyeok. They debuted on May 4, 2026, with their first mini album NAZE. NAZE is an abbreviation for “New Adventure’s Zestyfull Echo”, meaning: “At the edge of the land and the beginning of the sea lies a place where endless possibilities unfold, and the journey to discover your true self begins. This journey becomes a new adventure, delivering a vibrant echo of the soul to the hearts of all”.
South Korea