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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

The MAMA Awards have always provided fans with some of the most iconic and memorable moments, often featuring reactions that quickly become meme-worthy.&nbsp;

Watch the moment when BTS members teased RM about his iconic reaction at the 2018 MAMA Awards

It’s truly endearing when K-pop idols make a genuine effort to communicate with their fans in English, especially considering that English isn’t their first language, and they aren’t obligated to speak it.

Watch the moment when BTOB's Eunkwang hilariously asked a fan to 'give up.'

It's well-known among ARMYs that BTS' Jimin and V share a close friendship. Having met over a decade ago during their K-pop trainee days, the two 95-liners often refer to each other as soulmates.&nbsp;

Watch the moment when all the BTS members exposed Jimin and V in front of James Corden

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Juyeon from SATURDAY.

Is your birthday November 6? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

The popular and acclaimed girl group TWICE celebrated their ninth anniversary on October 20.

Fan Spotlight: Z-Axis crew from Singapore pay scintillating tribute to TWICE on their ninth anniversary

&nbsp;BTS had the most adorable reactions when they saw a puppy pee right in front of them.&nbsp;

Watch the moment when BTS had the cutest reactions to a puppy peeing right in front of them

&nbsp;When the Australia-based AO crew's dance cover of SuperM's iconic title track "Jopping" appeared in my YouTube feed, it filled me with nostalgia, reminding me of the days when I couldn’t stop listening to this song on repeat.&nbsp;

Fan Spotlight: Australia-based AO crew dance to SuperM's title track "Jopping"

Kep1er plays Love & Seek in the latest concept photos

BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Lisa, the group’s two younger members, have always shared a close friendship.&nbsp;

Watch the Moment when BLACKPINK's Rosé and Lisa revealed how they became friends

BTS is a force to be reckoned with in the global music industry. Debuting under a small, nearly bankrupt agency, the septet has risen to become pop culture icons of the 21st century.&nbsp;

Watch the Moment when BTS tearfully snagged their first Daesang at the 2016 MAMA Awards

DAY6 by JYP Entertainment is one of the most promising pop/rock bands of recent times.

DAY6’s Sungjin showcases a sense of nostalgia in concept photos for ‘30’

Award functions are always memorable, bringing together artists from different agencies to interact under one roof.&nbsp;

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