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The six-member group making up Mai, Jeemin, Koko, Sarang, Jungeun and Saebi, was formed through the Mnet survival competitors I-Land 2: N/a in 2024.
In an interview with AsiaOne, the members shared what they’re anticipating the most in Singapore, in addition to what fans can get out of the upcoming trip.
None of them have actually gone to Singapore before, one of the very first things on 19-year-old Jungeun’s program is to hunt down a familiar regional treat: Pork floss buns.
“I tried one for the first time when I was young, and it became my all-time favourite bread,” she stated, including that she hasn’t had one ever since and ” definitely wants to go get one as soon as we arrive”
“I still remember how delicious it was – the fluffy, savoury pork floss on top, the soft and chewy texture of the bread, and even the sauce inside.”
21-year-old Jeemin has her sights set on chilli crab and kaya toast.
She stated: “Chilli crab looks so, so good and I love crab, so I definitely want to try it when I go to Singapore!
“I’ve likewise just had kaya toast in South Korea, so I’m truly curious what it tastes like in Singapore and definitely wish to attempt it there!”
Mai, who turns 22 in October, also shared that she’s curious what foods Singapore is known for and what other delicacies there are.
Aside from food, the members also have some tourist spots in mind.
Saebi, 18, said she would love to “make some unique memories” with Naya (fandom name) in Singapore.
“I wish to take pictures or movie a difficulty with the members at Marina Bay Sands, and I believe it would be great if Naya might picture those minutes in the exact same location too, so we can share those memories of Singapore together,” she said.
Izna is set to take the stage at Capitol Theatre on Nov 8 for their Who Dat Girl? concert tour.
Saebi teased that the group is planning to reveal new sides of themselves that they haven’t been able to show before. “As the trip goes on, you’ll get to see Izna grow much more while ending up being more unwinded and delighting in the phase more.”
Koko, 20, also reflected on how the members have been developing their performance skills, sharing that she has become more stable when singing live, while each member is finding their own style on stage.
In preparation for their performances, she has also been doing ab exercises and some light workouts, which she said helps her “carry out with more power”.
On the other hand, 19-year-old Sarang has a quieter approach and said she tends to not talk too much before a show to keep her energy level from getting too high or too low and mentally prepares herself instead.
As this is the group’s first concert tour, Mai shared that she’s happy to finally meet Naya in Singapore and is looking forward to an amazing time and making unforgettable memories.
Koko, who is often surprised by the vibes from international fans, said: “They have a lot energy and constantly offer us such fantastic responses that I believe I’m shocked each time we carry out!”
She added that, in those moments, she also gets really excited and “seems like I’m providing 150 percent and having the very best time on phase”.
Jeemin also highlighted the importance of communicating and connecting with fans in their local languages.
“When we carry out overseas and attempt to interact in the regional language, seeing just how much the fans enjoy it has actually made me understand how essential it is to reveal our sensations straight in their language, even if it’s simply a couple of words,” she said.
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Entertainment When being Izna really sank in
After the survival competition, Mai shared that they became much closer later through lots of conversations, practising together and living in the same dorm.
She added: “As those minutes stacked up, we came to comprehend each other much better and I feel like our team effort naturally ended up being much more powerful.”
Jungeun recalled a poignant moment during the 2025 MAMA Awards in Hong Kong, which took place on Nov 28 and 29 last year.
She said: “Throughout the introduction, when the line ‘That’s me’ from our launching tune Izna played, and when our group name appeared on the LED screen, that was the minute when it actually sank in that we had actually ended up being Izna!”
When asked which song from their discography they resonate with the most, Sarang chose Infinity (2026), which is also a song dedicated to their fans.
She explained: “I participated in composing the lyrics myself, taking into them the important things I had actually constantly wished to state to Naya.”
As the group approach its second anniversary, the members are looking towards their next milestone: Reaching No. 1 on a music chart.
Jeemin revealed that it is a goal the members always talk about: “I believe it would feel so surreal and make me so pleased to take a look at the chart and see an Izna tune at No. 1.”
Izna will be carrying out in Singapore on Nov 8 for their Who Dat Girl? performance trip at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets are priced from $160 with sales beginning Sept 12 on Tap Your Tickets.
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