izna | KCON JAPAN 2025

OSAKA, May 12 (KCON official) - Izna made a high-profile appearance at KCON Japan 2025 on May 10th, taking the stage during the M Countdown performance segment and drawing enthusiastic support from fans as one of the event's most anticipated rookie acts.

On March 31, 2025, they released their first digital single, "Sign." This track earned them their first music show win on The Show on April 15, 2025 .

The name "Izna" derives from the show's subtitle N/a, symbolizing "Anytime, anywhere, anything is me." This reflects the group's message of confidence and limitless potential .

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