There is a particular kind of calm that comes from having already been through it. Walking into a room with Naze, the seven-member K-pop boy band whose official Korean debut was released on May 4, that sense of calm is the first thing one notices.

These are not nervous trainees – they are young men who have already stood on stages in Japan, filmed a prime-time TBS drama, recorded four original soundtracks and gone on a showcase tour before most Korean fans even knew their names.

“We’ve already experienced music shows, morning live broadcasts, variety programmes and meeting fans in person,” says Ato, one of the group’s Korean members.

“So, compared to a group debuting out of nowhere, we have a certain level of experience. There’s a natural ease that comes through, and a comfort with cameras. That’s what sets us apart.”

Naze, who were known as C9Rookies during their pre-debut roll-out, are the first new boy band from C9 Entertainment in five years, following label mates CIX and Epex. The group brings together members from Korea, Japan and Thailand: Ato, Kaisei, Younki, Turn, Yuya, Kimkun and Dohyeok.