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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

KARD sings of new love under sunny Italian skies in "Tell My Momma" MV

Korean indie band LUCY, composed of members Shin Ye-chan, Choi Sang-yeop, Jo Won-sang, and Shin Gwang-il, recently released their fifth EP FROM., featuring the title track "VILLAIN."&nbsp;

LUCY crafts a musical 'dear diary' to confront inner demons with "VILLAIN"

A defining trait of any great artist is their ability to evolve with the times, and GOT7's BamBam exemplifies this perfectly.&nbsp;

BamBam reinvents himself with style and panache in "LAST PARADE" MV

tripleS is a new and innovative K-pop girl group under MODHAUS, known for its unique "fan-participatory" concept.&nbsp;

Checking out tripleS’ ASSEMBLE Concept Photos

K-pop, originally standing for Korean pop, has evolved both geographically and metaphorically, far surpassing its initial scope, and WayV's recent track "Go Higher" exemplifies this transformation.&nbsp;

NCT's Chinese subunit WayV make powerful Japanese debut with "Go Higher"

Love, relationships, and breakups have long been the perfect inspiration for some of the greatest musical hits, and GK and Haneul's heartfelt and bittersweet duet, "IDC," is no exception.

GK and Haneul deliver a bittersweet love duet with "IDC"

Woosung, also known as Kim Woo-sung, is a South Korean-American singer, songwriter, and the lead vocalist of the band The Rose.

Mysteries Unfold as Woosung Reveals “4444” Concept Photos

Sanha draws a pensive portrait of his thoughts with "DIVE" MV

“Jeon Somi's 'Ice Cream' is making waves,” declares the Summer Breaking News ticker, highlighting it as the hottest day of the season.

Jeon Somi embraces summer in retro fashion with "Ice Cream" MV

tripleS is a unique K-pop girl group under Modhaus, known for its innovative concept where fans actively participate in the group's activities and member lineup through a system called “Gravity.”

The Future is Now: tripleS reveal ASSEMBLE24 Concept Photos

Red Velvet's track "Sweet Dreams" was released as a bonus feature on their seventh EP, Cosmic, to celebrate their tenth anniversary.

Red Velvet embraces their inner child in "Sweet Dreams" MV 

From her days as a member of I.O.I to her solo career, Chungha has always stood out confidently thanks primarily to her amazing dance abilities, though she also has a beautiful repertoire of music and skills as a host and MC.

Comeback