KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

KPOPWORLD #6 (KEYVITUP X VAYONN)

KPOPWORLD #5

KPOPWORLD #4

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

From reworking a jazz-funk classic on his own terms to what jazz has taught him about performing alongside the group, JINGXIANG reflects on curiosity, energy, and connection

Meet The Member: An Interview with CLOSE YOUR EYES' MA JINGXIANG – The Curious Colour-Chaser

WAYF BOYS' debut MV opens with an argument in a moving car and ends with a member dropping his pants in front of police - and somewhere in between, the group makes its whole thesis clear

WAYF BOYS Debut Like They've Already Won

The seven-member group – SEOHEE, SEOYEON, ELENA, JIA, SAKI, SEAH, and YI HANI – have officially debuted as the first act under HYBE's ABD label, releasing their debut EP TUNE &amp; PLAY today

TUIDE Officially Debut with ‘TUNE & PLAY’

HYBE × Geffen’s WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE premieres February 24 on ABEMA – with one slot left to complete a four-member global girl group set for a 2026 US debut

From Japan to Los Angeles: Inside HYBE × Geffen’s Search for ‘The Final Piece’

AtHeart is a seven-member girl group under Titan Content. The lineup consists of Arin, Michi, Katelyn, Bome, Seohyeon, Aurora, and Nahyun. The group introduced its members gradually from 2024 into 2025, released the pre-debut single Good Girl (AtHeart), and officially debuted on August 13, 2025 with Plot Twist. Their fandom is known as Heartbeat. AtHeart&#x27;s early identity centers on polished pop, individual member visibility, and a social-media-friendly rollout that lets each member show a distinct personality. After debut, the group expanded the Plot Twist era with Plot Twist (English ver.) and Plot Twist (Remixes), then continued with singles such as Shut Up and Butterfly Doors.

AtHeart

AtHeart make their bold debut with cinematic EP 'Plot Twist'

idntt (아이덴티티; read as identity) is an upcoming 24-member boy group under MODHAUS. They are set to make their debut sometime in 2026. The group consists of members divided into 3 rotational sub-units consisting of 8 members each - uneverm8t, yesw8are and itsnotov8r.

idntt

idntt Launches First Subunit ‘unevermet’ with Mini Album of the Same Name

Cortis, is a South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Music. The group consists of five members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho. They debuted on August 18, 2025, with the digital single “What You Want&quot; followed by their first EP, &quot;Color Outside the Lines&quot;. The group’s name is derived from the phrase “Color Outside the Lines,” reflecting their concept of creative freedom and nonconformity. Cortis has been promoted as a self-producing “creator crew,” with members participating in songwriting, choreography, and visual direction. Blending pop, hip-hop, and experimental elements, the group gained early attention for their performance skills, self-produced content, and strong rookie-year sales, establishing them as one of Big Hit Music’s newer generation acts.

CORTIS

First Reaction: CORTIS “GO!” – Pre-Debut and Already Playing by Their Own Rules

Get Ready to Meet CORTIS: BIGHIT MUSIC’s Third Boy Group, Set to Shake Up K-pop with Debut EP September 8

BE BOYS is a six-member South Korean boy group formed under OAK Company. The group officially debuted on June 18, 2025, with their first mini album Be:1. The group’s introduction began on April 18, 2025, when OAK Company launched official social media accounts for its upcoming boy group. Member reveals followed in quick succession: Takuma was introduced first on April 19, followed by Hak Seong on April 20, Won Cheon on April 21, Yun Seo on April 22, Goo Hyun on April 23, and Min Joon on April 24, completing the six-member lineup ahead of their debut. On May 27, 2025, BE BOYS confirmed their debut plans with the mini album Be:1, which was released on June 18. Later that year, on November 25, they expanded their discography with their first digital single, &quot;Earth and Moon&quot;, marking their first comeback following debut. Continuing their activities into the next year, BE BOYS announced their first single album Be:2 on March 31, 2026. The release was scheduled for April 15, signaling the group’s ongoing development and musical progression. Continuing their activities into the next year, BE BOYS announced their first single album Be:2 on March 31, 2026. The release was scheduled for April 15, signaling the group’s ongoing development and musical progression.

Debut

WAYF BOYS Debut Like They've Already Won

TUIDE Officially Debut with ‘TUNE & PLAY’

From Japan to Los Angeles: Inside HYBE × Geffen’s Search for ‘The Final Piece’

AtHeart make their bold debut with cinematic EP 'Plot Twist'

idntt Launches First Subunit ‘unevermet’ with Mini Album of the Same Name

First Reaction: CORTIS “GO!” – Pre-Debut and Already Playing by Their Own Rules

Get Ready to Meet CORTIS: BIGHIT MUSIC’s Third Boy Group, Set to Shake Up K-pop with Debut EP September 8

BE BOYS: OAK Company’s First Group Debuts With Mischief, Charm, and Heart

K-Pop Rookie Group ifeye Surpasses 10M Views With Debut Single “NERDY”

LINGLING and SAAY Tease Groundbreaking Debut: A Glimpse into Lean Branding’s New Era

All Eyes on VVS as They Pour the “Tea”

Trending Now

Latest Issue

KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

Cart