KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

KPOPWORLD #6 (KEYVITUP X VAYONN)

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Choi Yu Ree discusses Stay: Two, the closing chapter of her Stay series, exploring vulnerability, love, fear, and the quiet emotions that shape everyday life through her intimate songwriting.

Choi Yu Ree Is Staying True to Herself

LOONA (이달의 소녀, &quot;Girl of the Month&quot;) is a girl group formed by Blockberry Creative with one of the most ambitious pre-debut projects in K-pop history. From 2016 to 2018, each of the twelve members was individually introduced with her own solo single, music video, and lore before the full group debuted in August 2018. This elaborate rollout created an intricate &quot;LOONAVERSE&quot; mythology that captivated fans who dissected every visual clue and narrative connection. LOONA&#x27;s music spans a remarkable range of styles — from Chuu&#x27;s bubbly &quot;Heart Attack&quot; to the cinematic grandeur of &quot;Butterfly&quot; to the girl-crush energy of &quot;PTT (Paint the Town).&quot; The group gained a uniquely devoted international fandom, Orbits, who turned LOONA into an internet phenomenon long before the group achieved mainstream domestic success. Despite significant company controversies and member departures, LOONA&#x27;s creative ambition and the quality of their discography have ensured their place in K-pop history as one of the most artistically inventive groups of their generation.

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From LOONA to her evolution as a solo artist, Yves opens up about her journey, creative identity, and the challenges behind her growth in an honest, unfiltered conversation in 2026

The Self-Image of Yves

KEYVITUP is a five-member boy group under iNKODE, formed through the agency’s INTHE X Project. The lineup—Sena, Hyunmin, Taehwan, Rukia, and Jaein—was introduced step by step through pre-debut content, building anticipation around a team designed with a strong performance focus and a clear concept from the start. As part of a dual-group rollout, KEYVITUP was positioned with a trendy and dynamic identity, contrasting with its counterpart group. This concept highlights a more energetic and performance-driven style, setting the tone for their music and overall image even before debut. They are set to make their debut with the self-titled EP KEYVITUP, marking the official beginning of their activities. With pre-debut exposure, international stage appearances, and a defined concept, the group enters the scene with momentum and a clear direction moving forward.

KEYVITUP

For our latest Digital Cover, we sit down with HYUNMIN, TAEHWAN, SENA, JAEIN, and RUKIA to talk about their debut, finding their sound, writing and shaping their own music, the chemistry that holds them together, and where they want to take KEYVITUP next

KEYVITUP - The KPOPWORLD Digital Cover

If there’s one aspect of the K-pop promotional cycle that’s considered the most integral, it’s music shows and, consequently, music show wins

What Actually Is a Music Show Win – and How Do Groups Get Them?

KickFlip is a seven-member boy group under JYP Entertainment, consisting of Kyehoon, Amaru, Donghwa, Juwang, Minje, Keiju, and Donghyeon. The group was formed through the SBS audition program Loud and debuted in 2025. The group&#x27;s identity connects JYP&#x27;s idol training system with a more youthful, agile performance image. Because several members were already known from a survival-show context, KickFlip&#x27;s debut carried built-in curiosity around how the lineup would translate from trainee competition to a working group. The fandom is known as WeFlip. KickFlip is still early in its career, with its public identity centered on formation, lineup, and debut positioning rather than a long-established legacy.

KickFlip

KickFlip are ready to kick off a new chapter. Ahead of their first world tour in 2027, the JYP Entertainment rookies sit down with KPOPWORLD to discuss their new album KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1

KickFlip Talk KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1 Ahead of First World Tour

GOT7's BamBam's social media posts have raised concerns not only among Ahgases (the fandom) but also among K-pop fans in general.

Watch the Moment when GOT7's Jackson and BamBam shared a touching reunion in Paris

“Funky Drive” the latest Korean indie pop sensation. JulyMorning and 12Wol deliver a vibrant and catchy tune that’s impossible to resist.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Funky Drive” by JulyMorning and 12Wol

The opening of “BADA” by YOU Sieun feels like an 80s song, but if all of the tones were wrong and the arrangement was flipped on its head.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “BADA” by YOU Sieun

BLACKPINK's Lisa recently performed at the Global Citizen Festival, where she debuted her upcoming track "Moonlit Floor" for a live audience.

Watch the Moment when BLACKPINK's Lisa revealed her love and admiration for Gong Yoo

This song is like if pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo covered the California surf-rock band almost monday.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “crazy” by yooji

Recently, BTS leader RM performed the group's iconic song "Spring Day" at the 2024 Family Love Concert with his military band.

Watch the moment when a group of fans delivered a touching performance of BTS' "Spring Day"

If you have been a fan of K-pop then you will be familiar with Monsta X, a group whose music is synonymous with being strong, sultry and embedded in layers of romance and slice-of-life tales.

Wonho: ‘Right For Me’ and Right for You

One thing we love about this track is that if you go into this song blind and knowing nothing about the artist, it’s not immediately clear what you’re going to get.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Space Station” by SUN KIM

Recently, YG Entertainment confirmed that BLACKPINK will be making their long-awaited comeback in 2025,

Watch the moment when BLACKPINK debuted "BOOMBAYAH" on SBS' Inkigayo

Discovering Korean beach music has been one of the most incredible surprises of the year. It’s such a far cry from American surf rock (popularized by such artists as The Beach Boys and The Surfaris).

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Surf’low” by Zeebomb

There’s a running joke between BTS and their fandom, ARMY, about their live performance of "No More Dream."

Watch the moment when BTS took center stage to perform "No More Dream"

BTS fans know that V is a social butterfly who makes friends wherever he goes. Currently, the "Slow Dancing" singer is enlisted in the military, completing his mandatory service.

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