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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

As we explained last time, mashups combine the elements of two or more songs together to make a new track and have been a staple of music for decades at this point.

The Weird, Wild, and Wonderful: Exploring the World of K-pop Mashups pt. 2

Is there anything quite as cool as fire? It’s always the backdrop for the best villain monologues, is the weapon of choice for dragons, and makes the best s’mores.&nbsp;

Burn It Down: Ten K-pop songs with “fire” in the name

Free is probably one of the best words there is. Whether it’s not having to pay money for something or it’s no longer being constrained, free is great.

Breaking Free: Ten K-pop songs with “free” in the title

They say diamonds are forever, and while that might not be completely true, comparisons to diamonds certainly aren’t going away anytime soon.

A Girl’s Best Friend: 10 K-pop songs with ‘Diamond’ in the title

If anyone needs a pick-me-up or has lost their motivation, they need to listen to this gem of solid serotonin.

Sonic Serotonin: BSS 1st Single Album ‘Second Wind’ by BSS (SEVENTEEN)

We at KPOPWORLD love to look back into the earlier days of Korean music and the foundations of K-pop as we know it.

Throwback Review:Tonight by Kim Wan Sun

Each month, we at KPOPWORLD like to look back into the earlier days of Korean music and the foundations of K-pop as we know it.

Throwback Review: A Perfect Day to Say I Love You by Younha

Let’s talk about GOT7’s self-titled album GOT7, which was released in 2022 and marks their comeback as a group after a year-long hiatus.&nbsp;

Listening Party! GOT 7 Self-Titled

Onemonapea is fun. It’s hard to put sound into words sometimes, and sometimes the best option is to just make something up.

“Pit-a-Pat!”: 10 K-pop tracks with heart sounds in the title

It’s ok not to want things to change. The word "stay" embodies a sense of longing, commitment, and presence.&nbsp;

Don’t Go: 10 K-pop Tracks with “Stay” in the Title

Let’s talk about one of the most legendary K-pop albums out there—BIGBANG’s MADE.

Listening Party! MADE by BIGBANG

It’s always a weird moment when things come to a close, and there’s a lot of emotions that come with a conclusion, no matter what it is.

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