K-pop Collection Game SMiniz Featuring NCT, RIIZE, and aespa Launches on Mobile on 25 February

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K-pop Collection Game SMiniz Featuring NCT, RIIZE, and aespa Launches on Mobile on 25 February

Launch events will reward players with exclusive Artist Cards and official merchandise

Seongnam, South Korea — February 19, 2026 | Kakao Games announced today that SMiniz, a brand new match-3 puzzle game featuring adorable chibi versions of K-pop icons in partnership with SM Entertainment, will launch globally on 25 February 2026.

In SMiniz, players solve match-3 puzzles alongside members of their favorite K-pop groups – NCT, RIIZE, and aespa – in an accessible and easy to enjoy gameplay experience.

To celebrate the launch, Kakao Games is preparing a series of events both inside and outside of the game. Players will have the opportunity to participate in an in-game event to obtain special Artist Cards, and Kakao Games will also be holding an SMiniz merchandise giveaway event in collaboration with the SM Kwangya Store in Seoul.

Global pre-registration for SMiniz is open until 23 February across multiple regions worldwide, including Korea, Japan, North America, Europe, and Taiwan, with players who pre-register receiving a selection of rewards at launch, including a Group Draw Ticket. Pre-registration is open on the official website.

SMiniz Features:

Casual match-3 puzzling featuring mini character versions inspired by SM Entertainment artists.
Solve puzzles alongside their favourite stars in an accessible and easy to enjoy gameplay experience.
A celebration of K-pop fandom culture with collectible photocards and fan zone spaces.
Customisable costumes inspired by K-pop artists that bring the groups to life within the game.

SMiniz received positive feedback during its closed beta test in 2025. Developed as an in-house title targeting a global fanbase, Kakao Games is handling global publishing and live service operations, while METABORA is responsible for development, and SM Entertainment provides the IP of its affiliated artists.

SMiniz launches globally on iOS and Android on 25 February 2026.

SMiniz Official Brand Page: https://sminiz.kakaogames.com/

About Kakao Games Corp.

Kakao Games (CEO Sang-Woo Han) is the gaming subsidiary of Kakao, specializing in both publishing and development across a wide range of genres, from casual to hardcore titles on PC and mobile. Since its KOSDAQ listing in September 2020, Kakao Games has successfully developed and launched popular titles such as Odin: Valhalla Rising, Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Eversoul, Guardian Tales, and Kakao Battlegrounds, with multiple global releases on the horizon. Kakao Games remains committed to expanding its portfolio and exploring new opportunities in the evolving gaming landscape.