Photo Credits: MAPS Japan. High Up Entertainment

STAYC, the rising K-pop girl group under High Up Entertainment, is stepping into the spotlight for the MAPS Japan 2025 Summer Issue Vol.5 with a vibrant pictorial preview. The group, which debuted in 2020, has quickly gained international attention for their catchy hits and dynamic performances. STAYC consists of six talented members: Sumin (leader and main vocalist), Sieun (main vocalist), Isa (lead vocalist), Seeun (main dancer and vocalist), Yoon (lead vocalist), and J (main rapper and vocalist).

This summer edition of MAPS Japan, released in June 2025, features an exclusive photoshoot with STAYC, highlighting the latest summer fashion trends. Readers can look forward to in-depth interviews where the members share updates on their recent activities and discuss their aspirations for the future. The magazine also includes behind-the-scenes glimpses from the photoshoot, offering fans a closer look at the group’s chemistry and creative process. As a special treat, STAYC delivers heartfelt messages to their Japanese fans, strengthening their connection with the local audience.

MAPS Japan is widely available in major bookstores and through online retailers across Japan, with all content presented in Japanese. The magazine’s focus on exclusive visuals and personal stories makes this issue a must-have for both dedicated fans and new followers of STAYC. With previous hits like “So Bad,” “ASAP,” “STEREOTYPE,” and “Teddy Bear,” STAYC continues to build their global presence, and this pictorial marks another milestone in their expanding career.

Photography by Park Jawook @parkjawook
Directed by Kim Mina @mmmina815
Produced by Park Minjeong
Styling Lee Pillsung @stylist_pillsung

Hair Lee Dayoung @dayoungchu_
Make-up Hong Umji @h_umj
Models Sumin @baesuminiee , Sieun @hermesieunn , Isa @isamovingon , Seeun @i.m.princesseun , Yoon @yoon_nxxy , J @jang.j_2 of STAYC @stayc_highup

We will add the link for where to purchase your copy of MAPS Japan 2025 Vol.5 as soon as it is available. Thank you for your patience – Kpoppie team.

STAYCがMAPS Japan 2025夏号Vol.5で夏のファッションと独占インタビューを公開

STAYC（ステイシー）は、High Upエンターテインメント所属の注目K-POPガールズグループで、MAPS Japan 2025年夏号Vol.5の鮮やかなピクトリアルプレビューで再び脚光を浴びています。2020年にデビューしたSTAYCは、キャッチーなヒット曲とダイナミックなパフォーマンスで国際的な注目を集めてきました。グループは6人の才能あふれるメンバーで構成されています。スミン（リーダー兼メインボーカル）、シウン（メインボーカル）、アイサ（リードボーカル）、セウン（メインダンサー兼ボーカル）、ユン（リードボーカル）、そしてジェイ（メインラッパー兼ボーカル）です。

2025年6月に発売されたMAPS Japanの夏号では、STAYCの独占フォトシュートを特集し、最新の夏ファッショントレンドを紹介しています。読者は、メンバーたちが最近の活動について語り、今後の目標や夢について語るインタビューも楽しむことができます。さらに、撮影現場の舞台裏や、グループの仲の良さやクリエイティブな一面を垣間見ることができる特別なコンテンツも満載です。日本のファンに向けた心温まるメッセージも掲載されており、現地のファンとの絆をより深めています。

MAPS Japanは、日本全国の主要書店やオンラインショップで広く販売されており、すべて日本語で掲載されています。独占ビジュアルとメンバーの個性に迫るストーリーが満載の本誌は、熱心なファンはもちろん、STAYCをこれから知る人にもおすすめの一冊です。「So Bad」「ASAP」「STEREOTYPE」「Teddy Bear」などのヒット曲でグローバルな人気を高めているSTAYCにとって、このピクトリアルはさらなる飛躍の証となるでしょう。

Overview of High Up Entertainment

High Up Entertainment (하이업엔터테인먼트) is a South Korean entertainment company founded on June 14, 2017, by the renowned producer duo Black Eyed Pilseung, in partnership with CJ E&M. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and is known for its focus on discovering, training, and debuting new K-pop talent, particularly in the girl group sector.

Founders and Background

  • Founders: Black Eyed Pilseung (Rado and Choi Kyu Sung), a producer team famous for creating hit songs for top K-pop acts such as TWICE, Apink, Miss A, and Sistar.
  • Industry Reputation: Black Eyed Pilseung’s experience and track record in producing chart-topping songs across genres like ballad, dance, R&B, hip-hop, and EDM have been central to the company’s credibility and success4.
  • Ownership: In June 2021, Kakao Entertainment acquired a 40% stake in High Up, making it the largest shareholder.

Company Mission and Approach

High Up Entertainment aims to introduce talented artists to the global market through innovative record production and a specialized training system. The company emphasizes nurturing young talent and maximizing the potential of emerging artists by leveraging creative cultural content and a stable production system

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