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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

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

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

CLOSE YOUR EYES (also shortened as CYE) is a seven-member boy group under UNCORE. They were formed through JTBC&#x27;s survival show PROJECT7. They made their debut on April 2, 2025, with the mini album &quot;Enternalt&quot;. PROJECT7 started airing on October 18, 2024, and the finale was broadcast live on December 27, 2024, revealing the group name, CLOSE YOUR EYES, and the seven winners, in order: Ma Jingxiang, Kenshin, Jeon Minwook, Seo Kyoungbae, Song Seungho, Jang Yeojun, and Kim Sungmin. Before joining PROJECT7, Jeon Minwook had already debuted as a member of the boy group BAE173 and the project group A-SIX. Additionally, Ma Jingxiang was a contestant on Boys Planet, while Jang Yeojun also participated in Boys Planet and was a contestant on Wild Idol.

CLOSE YOUR EYES

He talks us through the writing process behind the album's closing track, how he's grown since debut, and what drives him to keep reaching further

Meet The Member An Interview with CLOSE YOUR EYES' SEO KYOUNGBAE – Always Climbing Higher

He talks discovering bossa nova for the first time, what collaborating with a featured artist changed for him, and where he feels most connected to the rest of the group

Meet The Member: An Interview with CLOSE YOUR EYES' KENSHIN – The Playful Connector

We’re always excited when we’re legitimately one of the first publications to cover a new Korean indie artist.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “a foggy day” by naive24

AleXa, born Alexandra Christine Schneiderman on December 9, 1996, is a Korean-American K-pop singer who first gained attention through the reality competition show Rising Legends in 2016.&nbsp;

New Concept Photos: AleXa’s “Joy of Missing Out”

On September 4, SM Entertainment's newest boy group, RIIZE, celebrated their first anniversary.

Watch the Moment: RIIZE confidently debuted on Music Bank

Eunji, born Jung Eun-ji on August 18, 1993, is a South Korean singer, actress, and songwriter best known as the main vocalist of the popular K-pop girl group Apink.

Eunji: Cheerful and Genuine

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “As I Am” by Haze Moon

Life truly works in mysterious ways, and HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung are living proof.

Watch The Moment when HyunA and Jun Hyung addressed dating rumors

Mun KaYoung, the beloved South Korean actress known for her roles in dramas like True Beauty and Find Me in Your Memory, recently captivated fans in a charming "In the Mirror" interview with Dolce &amp; Gabbana, featured on the luxury brand’s YouTube channel.

Mun KaYoung’s Interview with Dolce & Gabbana

D.O. (Doh Kyung-soo) is a multifaceted South Korean artist known for his work as a singer and actor. Born on January 12, 1993, in Seoul, he gained recognition as a member of the highly popular boy group EXO.

D.O.: Dual-Threat Talent

Sometimes, modern music treats the bass like it’s dead. It’s almost like modern music treats it like it’s an instrument to automate or hide behind the rest of the music. But not ALEPH. He opens “Vanilla Sundae” with a fuzzy, melodic bass line front and center

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Vanilla Sundae” by ALEPH

DAY6 is a South Korean rock band under JYP Entertainment, known for their unique blend of rock, pop, and emotional ballads.&nbsp;

Back to Basics with DAY6’s Band Aid concept photos

The word is officially out! BTS' RM and Megan Thee Stallion are teaming up for a new collab, "Neva Play," set to release on September 6.

Watch the Moment: When BTS met Megan Thee Stallion

If you haven’t heard of the hit K-drama Lovely Runner, you might be living under a virtual rock.

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