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82Major (stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Great M Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Cho Seong-il, Yoon Ye-chan, Nam Seong-mo, Hwang Seong-bin, Park Seok-joon and Kim Do-gyun. The group&#x27;s name is a combination of South Korea&#x27;s calling code (+82) and the word ‘major’, expressing their desire to become a group that represents Korea. They debuted on October 11, 2023, with the single album On.

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82MAJOR have their first music show win — and SEONG MO, who spent over a year presenting trophies on Show Champion as an MC, finally got to receive one

82MAJOR on HEAT, Their First Win, and What Comes Next

ZEROBASEONE, commonly known as ZB1, is a five-member boy group formed through the Mnet survival show &quot;Boys Planet&quot; in 2023. They originally debuted as a nine-member group — along with AND2BLE&#x27;s members Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin and Han Yujin — under WAKEONE Entertainment, with &quot;In Bloom&quot; setting first-week sales records that demonstrated the massive anticipation built through the survival show. As a project group with a limited contract period, ZB1 operates with an urgency to make every comeback count, and they have delivered with consistent chart-topping releases and sold-out concerts. The group&#x27;s strength lies in their strong individual star power combined with impressive group synergy, cultivated through the intense bonding of their competition experience. Their fandom, ZEROSE, mobilized quickly into one of the most organized fan bases in fourth-generation K-pop. ZB1 represents the continued power of the survival show format to create commercially dominant groups with built-in passionate audiences. On March 15, 2026, they held their last concert as a nine-member boy group, sparking sadness among fans, who had grown fond of the relationship that had developed between the nine boys. As YH Entertainment did not renew the contracts of Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, and Han Yujin with WAKEONE, ZB1 are now promoting their career as a five-member boy group, with Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, and Park Gunwook.

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Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook, members of WakeOne’s ZEROBASEONE, have announced the September 21 release of their long awaited sub-unit project under the duo name ‘EMP’

ZEROBASEONE’s Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook Announce Mixtape Under Sub-unit ‘EMP’

BIGHIT MUSIC just opened its 2026 Global Audition, and the door is wide open. Any male born in 2008 or later can apply, from anywhere, with zero restrictions on category – singing, dancing, producing, whatever shows your talent best

BIGHIT MUSIC Opens 2026 Global Audition for Male Talent

Rookie groups have taken over this week’s latest K-pop releases with songs that are intense, dramatic, soft, and lighthearted

Comeback Corner: IU, YOUNGTAK, NAZE & MORE

TOMORROW X TOGETHER, often shortened to TXT, is a five-member boy group under BIGHIT MUSIC. The group consists of Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai. They debuted in March 2019 with The Dream Chapter: Star, becoming BigHit&#x27;s first boy group after BTS and immediately attracting heavy attention. TXT&#x27;s early identity centered on youth, friendship, imagination, and the strange emotional weather of growing up. Instead of debuting with a hard-edged performance image, they leaned into brightness, fantasy, and vulnerability on songs such as &quot;Crown,&quot; &quot;Run Away,&quot; and &quot;Blue Hour.&quot; That made the group feel distinct within fourth-generation boy-group trends, especially because their storytelling often treated adolescence as magical, confusing, and a little unstable. As their catalog developed, TXT added sharper pop-rock, emo, and dance influences through songs like &quot;0X1=LOVESONG,&quot; &quot;LO$ER=LOVER,&quot; &quot;Sugar Rush Ride,&quot; and &quot;Chasing That Feeling.&quot; The members&#x27; strengths map cleanly onto that evolution: Soobin&#x27;s calm leadership, Yeonjun&#x27;s performance charisma, Beomgyu&#x27;s color, Taehyun&#x27;s vocal focus, and Huening Kai&#x27;s bright tone all help the group move between softness and intensity. TXT&#x27;s fandom is known as MOA, short for Moments of Alwaysness. The group&#x27;s significance is tied to how carefully they built a coming-of-age identity across albums, videos, and performances. Rather than defining themselves through a single sound, TXT became a group about transition itself: childhood into adulthood, fantasy into reality, and polished idol pop into something more emotionally restless.

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When Dolce &amp; Gabbana named SOOBIN its newest ambassador, they led with skincare. Alongside the expected fashion portraits, his debut imagery puts glass skin and product front and center. It's not a random choice

SOOBIN, Dolce & Gabbana and the Growing Power of Male K-Beauty

VERIVERY (Korean: 베리베리) is an all-male South Korean K-pop group formed and managed by Jellyfish Entertainment. Assembled in 2018, they eventually made their official debut on January 9, 2019.&nbsp;

Who is VERIVERY?

While people from South Korea and people from Japan will likely scream in shock or disbelief after reading the title of this article, it’s sadly a valid question for Western listeners who are completely unfamiliar with the music of East Asia.&nbsp;

K-pop and J-pop: What’s the Difference?

Girls' Generation's Taeyeon sparked a lively online debate following a recent episode of her YouTube series, 'Taeng-Forest.'

Taeyeon Stirs Up Pizza Debate and Offers Fan Advice on 'Taeng-Forest'

TWICE's Nayeon has returned to the spotlight with her highly anticipated solo comeback album 'NA,' headlined by the infectious track "ABCD." Released on June 14 KST, the album made an immediate impact on the charts and in sales figures.

Nayeon Makes Solo Comeback with 'NA,' Sets Records in Album Sales

TripleS members' decision to opt for independent living during inactive periods has stirred up controversy within the fan community.

TripleS Members' Housing Choices Spark Controversy at Fan Meeting

It’s a bold move for a group to name a song after themselves. The self-titled song says a lot about the group performing it, and it’s gotta be good.

Watch the moment BADVILLAIN sang their anthem to the world 

XY is one of the more exciting idol concepts to come out of J-pop lately.&nbsp;

Meet The Members of XY’s Rock Sub-Unit

XY emerged in 2023 as a promising addition to the music industry. They were born out of the innovative Yoshiki Superstar Project X.

“YG” by XY is Edgy, Rock-infused J-pop

Jaejoong is gearing up for his highly anticipated "FLOWER GARDEN" comeback, following the recent pre-release of his song "I AM U." Promotions are officially underway, marked by the debut of the first concept photo on June 14, 2024.

Jaejoong Unveils Schedule for "FLOWER GARDEN" Comeback

Fresh off the heels of their highly anticipated summer comeback, Weeekly has an exciting tour announcement for the Americas: the group has confirmed plans to embark on a tour through North and South America later this year.

Weeekly Announces North and South America Tour 

It is hard to say goodbye to idols as they leave for military service. It’s sad not to see them perform and not see what they are up to on social media.

V From BTS Shares His Experience in the Military with a Letter

Lately, more and more idol groups have become more involved in the songwriting and producing process of their music. When SEVENTEEN debuted, creative freedom amongst K-pop groups wasn’t common at all.

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