Zico's agency KOZ Entertainment is currently in the process of creating a new boy group, which is slated to debut next year. The idol himself revealed this during his recent radio appearance. Continue reading to know what he said.
Zico's Agency to Debut New Boy Group That Isn't Limited to Any Genre in 2023
KOZ Entertainment, which is a subsidiary label of HYBE, is a record company that Block B Zico founded in January 2019 after leaving his former agency, Seven Seasons in late 2018.
At present, KOZ Entertainment is home to Zico along with soloist Dvwn and the project hip-hop group FANXY CHILD (where Zico is a member). So far, the agency has not launched a new idol group- but they are currently gearing up to debut one in 2023.
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On Aug. 4, Zico guested on SBS Power FM's "Two O'Clock Escape Cultwo Show," together with K-pop girl group STAYC. He discussed various topics during the broadcast, including his company's preparation to launch a new boy group.
KOZ Entertainment's founder revealed, "We are preparing a new boy group. It's not a hip-hop group. We're trying to create a group that isn't limited to a specific genre."
When asked about the reason for not focusing on one certain genre, the male idol explained, "If we decided to go a different route, people might say that the color has changed from the previous one, so I'm trying to expand the genre; from the beginning."
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Block B Zico revealed that KOZ Entertainment's new boy group is scheduled to debut next year, but there's no rapper yet.
"But I think the group needs a rapper to be colorful. I've been looking for a rapper for years, but I still can't find one. I think it's because my expectations for rappers are high," Zico stated.
This past June, KOZ Entertainment launched teen rapper auditions called "U18 In The Zungle" from June 15 to 30. As the title suggests, the company sought teen rappers under the age of 18.
However, it appears like the company has not found the perfect rapper to be part of its new boy group. As Zico mentioned during his "Cultwo Show" appearance, the team has no rapper yet.
What can you say about the new boy group Zico's agency is creating? Do you think not focusing on one specific genre is good? Leave your opinions in the comment box below!
Block B Zico to Appear on "Knowing Brothers" Alongside ITZY Members
In other news, Block B Zico will be one of the next guests on JTBC's "Knowing Brothers" (or "Knowing Bros"). A preview for the next episode was uploaded to YouTube, and it features Zico as well as ITZY members Yeji, Chaeryeong, and Yuna.
In the teaser video, Zico talks about the secret behind his wrist. He can also be seen dancing to the intro of his hit song "Any Song" with the ITZY members toward the end of the video. The three female idols also shared funny behind-the-scenes stories, performed their new song "Sneakers," played games with the hosts, and more.
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Before his guesting on the variety show, the Block B member will first appear on Mnet's "M Countdown" to perform his new title track "Freak" (from his newest album "Grown Ass Kid") today at 6 p.m. KST. This will mark his very first appearance on the said music show as a solo artist.
His appearance on "M Countdown" will be followed by another music show performance on the 5th, particularly on KBS's "Music Bank."
Meanwhile, the next episode of "Knowing Brothers" will air on Saturday at 8:50 p.m. KST.
In the meantime, watch Zico's "Freak" music video here!
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Written by Maria Scott
