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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

If there’s one aspect of the K-pop promotional cycle that’s considered the most integral, it’s music shows and, consequently, music show wins

What Actually Is a Music Show Win – and How Do Groups Get Them?

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

Jimin's latest solo venture, MUSE, has landed like a sonic revelation, featuring seven fresh tracks that showcase the BTS star's evolution as a musician and artist.

Jimin’s MUSE is a sonic revelation 

Stray Kids, the record-breaking South Korean boy group, is set to once again dominate the music scene with their latest mini album ATE.

Stray Kids : ATE is fate

14 (forteen) makes a shimmery debut

The caliber of music coming out of South Korea on a consistent basis is actually insane.

SUDI’s new single is criminally underrated

Recently, XG announced their new single “Something Ain’t Right” will be releasing on July 26. This ties into announcements that the group is working on their second mini-album, which is expected to release late this year. So far there have been minimal hints towards the upcoming track other than that it will be “inspired by 90s garage rhythms.”

Photo of the Day: “Something Ain’t Right” with XG

ONCE is going crazy today over the new TWICE comeback.

TWICE “dives” into their new comeback

RIIZE has been busy since their debut last September under SM Entertainment.

RIIZE drops “Same Key” for “Makeup With Mud”

2Z are back! Or at least they will be soon! The group recently announced their newest comeback single “Playground.”

Photo of the Day: 2Z Hang Out at the Playground

Lee Jin-ki, best known by his artist mononym ONEW, dropped a special video performance of his new single “MonTuesWedThursFriSatSun” over the weekend.

ONEW gave fans a special pre-release treat

WayV Set to DUEL in New Concept Photos

Following their acclaimed work with releases like BORDER, DIMENSION, MANIFESTO, BLOOD

Comeback

Jimin’s MUSE is a sonic revelation

Stray Kids : ATE is fate

14 (forteen) makes a shimmery debut

SUDI’s new single is criminally underrated

Photo of the Day: “Something Ain’t Right” with XG

TWICE “dives” into their new comeback

RIIZE drops “Same Key” for “Makeup With Mud”

Photo of the Day: 2Z Hang Out at the Playground

ONEW gave fans a special pre-release treat

WayV Set to DUEL in New Concept Photos

Keeping the “hype” in ENHYPEN: Their new comeback goes hard

Get elemental with BOYNEXTDOOR’s latest comeback

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