KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

KPOPWORLD #6 (KEYVITUP X VAYONN)

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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.

LOONA

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

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

There’s new groups seemingly popping up left and right these days, and hype around each of them has been building for months.

Dive into DIGNITY’s Debut, Digmotion

Ok, to address the inevitable controversy before it starts, yes we know that the discourse of whether Epik High is considered K-pop is a highly touchy subject.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Born Hater” by Epik High

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “Dreamcatcher” by We Are The Night

It’s no secret we here at KPOPWORLD are huge fans of major crossover collaborations, and recent news has us ready and excited for next week to come already.

Photos of the Day: Let the Good Times Roll with from20 and HELLO GLOOM

You may have seen the post a few years ago that lamented about the lack of key changes in pop hits over the past few years.

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “Citrus Tea” by Broccoli, you too?

Ok, so we know we like to showcase a lot of music here that’s far from your typical pop stylings.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “Sober” by Backwoods03, MOLDY, and Changyunflug

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “Favorite” by SOWALL”

Dreamcatcher is back! Coming in with their first comeback of 2024, the group just released their tenth(!) mini-album, [VirtuouS]. The album’s lead single, “JUSTICE,” is already gaining popularity, and the group seems prepared for another successful run.

Dreamcatcher Goes to Work in New Concept Photos

Fans of NewJeans were thrilled to see Hyein back on stage at KBS WORLD TV's Music Bank, marking her return after a recovery hiatus due to a foot injury. Hyein, a cherished member of the popular K-Pop band, had been absent from her group’s activities following a microfracture sustained during practice earlier this year.

NewJeans Hyein is Back!

We’ve said it before, but ADOY has a perfect blend of smooth, chilled-out, low-key indie vibes

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “Porter” by ADOY ft. Woo

There are few rookie groups that have debuted in the last year and have completely taken the world by storm like BABYMONSTER.

New Photos: BABYMONSTER aren’t Just Rookies, They’re Here “FOREVER”

With how massive tracks like “3D,” “Seven,” and “Standing Next to You” have been this year, you’ve probably found yourself surrounded by JungKook’s newest album GOLDEN whether you knew it or not.

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