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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.

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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

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Healing With The Rose: Sour

One of the more obscure Korean Indie bands we listen to, AfterMoon is sure to appeal to OneRepublic, Magic Man, Atlas Genius, and Coldplay fans.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “After Tonight” by AfterMoon

The Rose’s album HEAL elaborates on the pains that come with growing up and becoming aware of one’s faults&nbsp; and strengths.

Healing With The Rose: Yes

Effortlessly blurring the lines between K-pop and contemporary soft rock, this song by DAY6 feels like a mix between The Fray and early Maroon 5.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “You Were Beautiful” by DAY6

Healing With The Rose: Time

Healing With The Rose: See-Saw

This is the opening track from SE SO NEON’s 2020 EP Nonadaptation, and boy what an opener!

Daily Song Spotlight: “Midnight Train” by SE SO NEON

“Like The Movie” by We Are The Night

The Rose’s album HEAL elaborates on the pains that come with growing up and becoming aware of one’s faults&nbsp; and strengths. The record pulls on the heartstrings of childhood memories, self-worth, and processing emotional healing

Healing With The Rose: Cure

ENHYPEN recently performed the popular BTS song “I NEED U” for Spotify. Part of their K-Pop ON! First Crush series, ENHYPEN was able to perform for a digital community that, in the words of Spotify, “embraces all K-Pop fans no matter where you are.&nbsp;

Watch ENHYPEN cover BTS

Piano Shoegazer’s music is delightfully weird. We’re confident in saying we are some of the very first fans of his self-described “Sonic Poetry.” Genre-wise, he produces ambient breakcore tracks that feel like whatever happens after post-pop.&nbsp;

Get to Know Piano Shoegazer

The Rose’s album Heal elaborates on the pains that come with growing up and becoming aware of one’s faults&nbsp; and strengths. The record pulls on the heartstrings of childhood memories, self-worth, and processing emotional healing. Through&nbsp; powerful harmonies, incredible instrumentals, and intelligent lyricism,

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