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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

Today let’s dive into BTS’ iconic album LOVE YOURSELF 結 'Answer', the final chapter in the Love Yourself series.

Listening Party: Love Yourself: Answer by BTS

RM has returned to the K-pop industry with the unique, quirky, and thought-provoking music video “Lost”.

Music Video Review: “Lost” by RM: The Inside Out of K-pop 

Let’s talk about AKMU’s debut album Play, which is still one of my top nostalgia albums out there.

Listening Party: Play by AKMU

Mashups, taking two or more songs and combining their elements together to make a new track, have been a staple of music for decades at this point.

The Unlikely, Unexpected, and Unusual: Exploring the World of K-pop Mashups

Did you know that K-pop superstars BTS and British BRAT sensation Charli XCX have a track together?

Collab Corner: BTS X Charli XCX

Though it's been three years since BTS released their iconic chart-topping summer hit, "Butter," it's never too late to revisit some of the most memorable fan covers.

Fan Spotlight: PSICK University delivers a hilarious cover of BTS' "Butter"

It doesn’t matter if you know the lyrics to a song perfectly, you can sing along anyways.

DO RE ME FA SO…: 10 Kpop tracks with “LA” in the title

Let’s dive into BIBI’s EP THE MANUAL FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO LOVE (사랑하는 사람들을 위한 지침서).

Listening Party: The Manual For People Who Want To Love by BIBI

There are so many things in our life that we use light for. Obviously we need it to see and move around, but there’s so many other things we use light for.

Shine A Little Light: 10 K-pop songs with ‘Light’ in the title

Let’s dive into (G)I-DLE’s latest banger, their second full album titled 2, released in 2024. This album is so fire from start to finish.

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Listening Party: Love Yourself: Answer by BTS

Music Video Review: “Lost” by RM: The Inside Out of K-pop

Listening Party: Play by AKMU

The Unlikely, Unexpected, and Unusual: Exploring the World of K-pop Mashups

Collab Corner: BTS X Charli XCX

Fan Spotlight: PSICK University delivers a hilarious cover of BTS' "Butter"

DO RE ME FA SO…: 10 Kpop tracks with “LA” in the title

Listening Party: The Manual For People Who Want To Love by BIBI

Shine A Little Light: 10 K-pop songs with ‘Light’ in the title

Listening Party: (G)I-DLE’s album 2

Listening Party: The Winning by IU

It’s Good to be Mad: 10 K-pop tracks for when you’re angry

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