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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

Fifth-generation K-pop boy group XODIAC's latest title track "OUR DAYS" feels like the perfect official OST for a young adult K-drama.

XODIAC brings late summer vibes with "OUR DAYS" music video

Irony best describes P1Harmony's latest title track, "Sad Song," from their seventh mini-album of the same name.

P1Harmony sings through musical blues in the upbeat "Sad Song" MV

As a long-time K-pop fan, one of the aspects I admire about generation two K-pop artists is their carefree abandon.

SUPER JUNIOR's subunit D&E presents a fun and quirky music video for "Go High"

RM is back with another solo album! Right Place, Wrong Person (RPWP) is an 11-track album filled to the brim with moments and notions of feeling out of place and lost in your life.

A Candid and Personal Look at Feeling Lost — Right Place, Wrong Person by RM

Loossemble, the spin-off group of the K-pop girl group LOONA, consists of five members: YeoJin, ViVi, Go Won, and HyeJu.

Loossemble comes together for a lively dance track with the upbeat "TTYL" MV

In September of this year, DAY6 released their ninth EP, Band Aid, featuring "Melt Down" as the title track.

DAY6 conveys a spectrum of captivating emotions in the "Melt Down" MV

Kang Daniel has made his return with new music after a year-long and three months hiatus, presenting his fifth EP, ACT, and its title track, "Electric Shock."

Kang Daniel makes an electrifying comeback with "Electric Shock" music video

As a long-time K-pop fan, one genre of songs I’ve noticed gradually fading from the scene is the fun, carefree, and playful tracks that don’t necessarily aim to deliver deep messages or address heavy issues

BOYNEXTDOOR bring rizz to a crazy house party in "Nice Guy" MV

Hwasa is one of the most underrated vocalists and talents in the Korean entertainment industry.&nbsp;

Hwasa serenades listeners with the ethereal title track "NA"

Former BTOB member Ilhoon has revealed exciting news for fans, confirming plans to release new music by the end of 2024.

Former BTOB Member Ilhoon Announces Plans to Release New Music in 2024

TWICE's youngest member, Tzuyu, is the third member of the group to make her solo debut, following Nayeon and Jihyo, with her debut EP titled abouTZU&nbsp;and its lead track, "Run Away."

TWICE's Tzuyu issues a stern warning to her lover in debut "Run Away" MV

In September, RIIZE launched the repackaged edition of their debut album, RIIZING: Epilogue, featuring "Combo" as the title track to celebrate their first anniversary.&nbsp;

Comeback