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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 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

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

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

Can you believe 2019 was already five years ago now?? Where has the time gone? It’s wild to look back and see how much has changed in K-pop within the past half-decade.&nbsp;

Fan Spotlight: “2019 FELT SPECIAL” by Normal Smasher

With the Olympics just around the corner, it seems like everyone is talking about sports. It doesn’t matter if it’s their favorite to watch, to play, or just the ones where certain athletes could make a major impact this year, it’s certainly on everyone’s minds right now.

Go for Gold! 10 K-pop tracks about sports

Ever since MTV’s heyday in the 1980s, music videos have been not only a fun part of music, but an essential part of following the groups one likes.

4 of the Weirdest K-pop MV’s of 2024 (so far)

K-Pop Zoo! Ten Tracks to See the Animals To

Fan Spotlight - COVER KINGS: DGDG DANCE CREW - “XXL” by Young Posse

Red Velvet debuted in 2014 under SM Entertainment, and they've been killing it ever since. The members— Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri— are known for their unique "Red" and "Velvet" concepts, which mix fun, energetic pop with smooth, mature R&amp;B vibes.

Summer Listening Party - The ReVe Festival: Finale by Red Velvet

Did you know that girl group aespa and English musician Jacob Collier have collaborated on a song? Even more wild, Chris Martin of Coldplay was on the track too. Whaaaat?

Collab Corner: aespa X Jacob Collier 

Mamamoo is a South Korean girl group formed by RBW (formerly WA Entertainment) in 2014.

Listening Party - Best of MAMAMOO

This track is simple, but it’s a lot of fun and pouches far above its weight in excitement. The song mostly has a few lines of lyrics repeated in slightly different forms throughout, but they’re not the focus of the song.

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “What’s Your Classic?” by The ASIANIC

One of the best parts of music is its power to take you away into faraway places, real or imaginary.

Ten K-Pop Tracks to Whisk You Away to Neverland

The Korean rock group 3rd Line Butterfly don’t really fit cleanly into any genre distinction. They just make great music in whatever style they want.

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “Zero” by 3rd Line Butterfly

Sometimes it’s good to be angry. It’s fun to not care what anyone else has to think. It’s cool to lean into being an edgy punk who tells everyone else off. And Korean rocker MEMI knows that better than most.

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