Puzzle 43: K-POP DEBUT MATCH

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Across
  1. 5. This 2018 debut from a bold Cube girl group introduced a confident, tribal-inspired sound
  2. 6. This 2022 debut embraced elegance and strength from HYBE’s new girl group
  3. 7. TWS’s 2024 debut arrived with high school vibes and a song full of sudden twists
  4. 8. TXT debuted in 2019 with this anime-inspired track featuring glowing horn metaphors
  5. 11. JYP boy group GOT7 came out strong in 2014 with this high-energy title
  6. 12. Not their debut, but STRAY KIDS made a statement with this motivational anthem
  7. 13. This 2019 debut by TREASURE was packed with swag and intense choreography
Down
  1. 1. This bright and colorful 2014 debut track launched RED VELVET with cheer and sass
  2. 2. This viral 2022 drop from NEWJEANS marked the start of their chart domination
  3. 3. This soulful and retro-inspired 2014 debut by MAMAMOO showed off their powerful vocals from day one
  4. 4. ATEEZ released this 2018 island-infused anthem early on — but their official debut had darker pirate energy
  5. 9. While not a debut, this ITZY track defined their bold concept — but their actual debut screamed "self-love" and was just three letters
  6. 10. IVE’s debut track featured an addictive tempo drop and eye-popping visuals