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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.

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

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

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Davin from XODIAC! Davin was born on May 30, 2002. Looks like you are both a Gemini! Celebrate today with a special MV!

Is your birthday May 30? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Yesterday, actress Han So Hee wore an aquamarine dress designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri to a Dior fashion event. The dress was from the Dioliviera collection, and made waves at the event in Seongsu-Dong, Seoul. She looked positively elegant in the backless dress.

We’re in love with Han So Hee’s new tattoo

ECLIPSE is a fictional all-male South Korean idol group from the tvN serialized K-drama Lovely Runner. The show ran on tvN from April 8, 2024 to May 28, 2024 every Monday and Tuesday.

Who is ECLIPSE?

Shin Hyo-seob, better known by his stage name Crush (Korean: 크러쉬) is a South Korean singer/songwriter and producer. He was born May 3, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea.

Who is Crush?

TWS (Korean: 투어스) is an all-male South Korean pop group formed and managed by Pledis Entertainment. Launched in 2024, they are described as “boyhood pop.” Their goal is to capture the life and emotion of teen years. They made their debut in January of 2024 with the EP Sparkling Blue. It debuted at number one on the Circle Album Chart. The group’s six members are Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, and Kyungmin.

Who is TWS?

cignature (Korean: 시그니처) is an all-female South Korean idol group formed by C9 Entertainment and managed by J9 Entertainment.&nbsp;

Who is cignature? 

Brown Eyed Girls (Korean: 브라운 아이드 걸스) are an all-female South Korean K-pop quartet. Most notably, they were formed by band member JeA, who was actively involved in choosing the three other members: Miryo, Narsha, and Gain.

Who are Brown Eyed Girls?

Girls’ Generation (Korean: 소녀시대) is one of the most influential South Korean girl groups of all time. Since their debut in 2007, they have grown in scale and popularity to such a degree that they are referred to as “The Nation’s Girl Group” in South Korea.

Who is Girls’ Generation?

The first batch of concept photos for NA, Nayeon’s sophomore EP, were stunning.

Nayeon is the girl of the summer

For those new to K-pop culture, you may have seen that aespa’s “Supernova” recently achieved an “All-Kill.” It definitely sounds cool… but what does it mean?

aespa just got an All-Kill. What is that?

Cherry Bullet (Korean: 체리블렛) was an all-female K-pop idol group from 2019 to 2024.

Who is Cherry Bullet?

EXID (Korean: 이엑스아이디) is an all-female South Korean idol group formed in 2012 by AB Entertainment.&nbsp;

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