KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

KPOPWORLD #6 (KEYVITUP X VAYONN)

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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

BLITZERS Serves Up Visual Feast in LUNCH-BOX Teaser

The countdown to the arrival of B.D.U, short for "Boys Define Universe," is officially underway!

B.D.U Announces Debut Date and Unveils 1st Teaser for "wishpool"

CSR – also known by their English name First Love – is dropping new music for the first time in over a year. Entitled L’heure Bleue: Prologue, the single’s title is French for “Blue Hour.”

After 15 months, CSR makes a comeback

ALL(H)OURS SECOND MINI ALBUM [WITNESS]

Give your eyes some time to adjust. Superstar K-pop girl group (G)-IDLE just dropped the super vibrant retro-themed promo art for I Sway.

(G)I-DLE teases comeback with new art

H1-KEY fans – ourselves included – are amped up over the teaser photos Grandline Group and Sony Music Korea have released for their upcoming 3rd EP. The new mini album is entitled LOVE or HATE and drops in just under two weeks.

These LOVE or HATE photos have us amped

Show Time: SUPER JUNIOR’s Anticipated Comeback Single Is Almost Here

Are you as excited as we are?! INFINITE is about to make a massive comeback. They’ve already sold out their INFINITE Rally IV fan meeting for July 13 and 14, and have a brand new song entitled “Flower” dropping on June 9.

INFINITE’s comeback is days away. Celebrate with these concepts.

June 7th, 2024 (New York, NY): ONE PACT returns with their 1st single, [PARADOXX]. This is their first release since their debut mini-album, Moment (November 2023), having come together as a group after competing on Mnet’s BOYS PLANET. With [PARADOXX], ONE PACT aims to make a strong impression on listeners by sharing genuine stories with each song.

ONE PACT Returns With Their 1st Single, [PARADOXX]

Seventeen's Jeonghan and Wonwoo take center stage, clad in sleek black suits, commanding attention as they navigate through a crowd, wielding an air of mystique and power.

Seventeen's Jeonghan and Wonwoo Drop Captivating Prologue Film

There are so many artists with comebacks each month, it can be easy to miss some! Here’s a mix of some great comebacks from both big names and a few smaller artists over the past month.

May 2024’s Key Comebacks

The MNET program Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survivor ran this year from January 26 - March 29, airing every Friday. The show was notable for the caliber of its contestants.

Comeback