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Set to Take Over Alamodome Oct. 28–31, 2026

KPOPWORLD Festival & Worldwide Dance Competition

For their new album &lt;itsnotover&gt;, idntt sat down with KPOPWORLD to talk about where they've been, what this group has demanded of them, and what they refuse to let go of

idntt: The KPOPWORLD Digital Cover

Closing a trilogy is easy. Closing it by handing the story back to the people who lived it is something else. EPEX's Youth: Epilogue wraps up two years and three albums of coming-of-age storytelling

EPEX Talks Youth Epilogue, Ownership and Growth

On July 14, inner beauty brand LifePharm announced that genderless group XLOV will become their newest Global Ambassadors. The brand is known for their viral dietary Mood Change Alpha Plus range, described as self-care for K-pop idols

XLOV Announced as Ambassadors for Inner Beauty Brand LifePharm

K-pop’s contract system has undergone many changes since the industry’s inception in the 1990s. From 13-year slave contracts to a reduced term of seven years — with options for renegotiation

K-pop’s Contract System, Explained – And Why So Many Artists Are Leaving Big Labels

A comment on the music video for "Day That I Died" perfectly encapsulates WOOSUNG of THE ROSE's latest track: "Despite the sorrow in the song, the music video carries an enduring sense of hope and healing.

THE ROSE's WOOSUNG serenades listeners with a poignant "Day That I Died" MV

BOL4 is a K-pop collective that has always managed to charm its fans with its summery fresh music and lyrics that speak to the youthful mind.

BOL4 channels summery goodness with its latest single “Lips” featuring Giselle of Aespa

Chanyeol debuted as a rapper and singer-songwriter with EXO in 2012, and now, over a decade later, he made his solo debut with his first EP, Black Out, featuring the title track of the same name.

EXO's Chanyeol reflects on life and heartbreak in "Black Out" MV

Looseemble is a five-member girl group consisting of former LOONA members HyunJin, ViVi, Go Won, HyeJu, and YeoJin.

Loossemble say ‘TTYL’ in latest comeback concept photos

Jay Park is officially back in action, announcing the release of his sixth full-length album, THE ONE YOU WANTED, set to debut on October 8 KST.

Jay Park Gears Up for October Comeback with ‘THE ONE YOU WANTED’

Gen Z has coined numerous acronyms and slangs to describe every possible situation and mood, but perhaps the most relatable and impactful phrase is "Joy of Missing Out," or JOMO in internet slang.&nbsp;

AleXa encapsulates the musical mantra of her life with "Joy of Missing Out"

OH MY GIRL has unveiled their tenth mini album, Dreamy Resonance, featuring the title track "Classified."

OH MY GIRL release a dreamy music video for title track "Classified"

Earlier this month, Macaroni Media debuted a new seven-member boy group, named L5ST.

Fresh Faces: Looking at L5ST’s Debut Concept Photos

ZEROBASEONE's fourth EP, titled Cinema Paradise, closely echoes the Italian classic film Cinema Paradiso, a coming-of-age dramedy that features the song "Good So Bad."&nbsp;

ZEROBASEONE deliver a cinematic music video with "Good So Bad"

"Act like an angel and dress like crazy. All the girls are girling girling," the track begins with this playful line, perfectly summing up LE SSERAFIM's latest title track, "CRAZY," from their self-titled fourth mini-album.

LE SSERAFIM unleash their wild side and let loose in the "CRAZY" music video

K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY made a dream-like debut with their song "Cupid," which became an overnight sensation.

FIFTY FIFTY set their sights high with a dreamy debut in the "Starry Night" music video

tripleS is preparing to make their highly anticipated return with a new project, adding to the exciting lineup of K-pop comebacks this season.

Comeback