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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

LAYBRICKS is a two-piece Korean indie band. A duo, its members are vocalist Kwangmin Seo and drummer Hyejin Yu.

Who is LAYBRICKS?

Blackpink, a powerhouse girl group, has not only dominated the music industry but also become global brand ambassadors for luxury fashion houses. Their record-breaking streams and Coachella performance highlight their immense popularity. K-pop's appeal to Western luxury brands lies in the idols' striking visuals, unique fashion sense, and growing popularity in the West. Luxury brands seek captivating and fashionable artists to represent their brand globally, expanding their reach to new demographics.

Blackpink: Luxury Fashion’s Missing Link

MOMOLAND (Korean: 모모랜드) was an all-female South Korean K-pop group under MLD Entertainment.

Who is MOMOLAND?

Apink (Korean: 에이핑크) is an all-female K-pop group based in South Korea and managed by Choi Creative Lab. They were formed by IST Entertainment in 2011.

Who is Apink?

ILLIT (Korean: 아일릿) is an all-female K-pop group based in South Korea and formed by Belift Lab.

Who is ILLIT?

OH MY GIRL (Korean: 오마이걸) – also known as OMG for short – is an all-female South Korean musical group that debuted on April 20, 2015 with an EP of the same name.

Who is OH MY GIRL?

NU’EST (Korean: 뉴이스트) was a South Korean boy band from March 15, 2012 to March 15, 2022. Formed by Pledis Entertainment, the group had five members.

Who is NU’EST?

B1A4 (Korean: 비원에이포) is an all-male South Korean K-pop group under WM Entertainment.&nbsp;

Who is B1A4?

Girl's Day (Korean: 걸스데이) is an all-female South Korean K-pop group formed by Dream T Entertainment in 2010.

Who is Girl’s Day?

KON (Korean: 아이콘) is an all-male South Korean musical group composed of Jay, Song, Bobby, DK, Ju-ne, Chan, and (formerly) B.I – the group’s original leader.

Who is iKON?

IZ*ONE (Korean: 아이즈원 ) was an all-female K-pop group composed of South Korean and Japanese members. Formed through the Mnet show Produce 48, it had 12 members.

Who is IZ*ONE?

ASTRO (Korean: 아스트로) is an all-male K-pop group formed by Fantagio and based on South Korea. It originally had 6 members until Rocky left in February 2023 and Moonbin died on April 19,&nbsp;

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