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&amp;TEAM is a nine-member Japanese boy group under YX Labels (formerly HYBE Labels Japan). The group was formed through the survival program &quot;&amp;Audition - The Howling&quot; and debuted in December 2022 with their first extended play &quot;First Howling: Me&quot;. The group consists of EJ, Fuma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki, with EJ serving as the leader. Several members, including K, Nicholas, EJ, and Taki, previously participated in the survival show I-LAND before being selected for HYBE&#x27;s Japanese global debut project. Before their official debut, the group released the digital single Under the Skin, which introduced their storyline and concept. Their debut EP, First Howling,e followed shortly afterward, marking the beginning of the group&#x27;s &quot;First Howling&quot; series of releases. Although primarily active in Japan, &amp;TEAM promoted internationally and later expanded into Korea with Korean-language releases and promotions. Their fandom name is LUNÉ, representing fans who support the group like the moon lighting the night sky.

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En la historia de portada impresa de nuestro Issue 5, MAKI de &amp;TEAM habla con franqueza sobre lo que se siente volverse viral — y por qué es más complicado de lo que parece

EN REFLEXIÓN: MAKI de &TEAM

MONSTA X is a boy group formed through the survival show No.Mercy and debuted under Starship Entertainment in May 2015. The group is associated with a powerful performance image built around Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M, with Wonho as a former member. Their sound often leans muscular: EDM drops, hip-hop percussion, dark synths, and choruses designed for heavy choreography. MONSTA X became one of the most forceful performance groups of their generation through a run that moved from the breakthrough energy of &quot;Dramarama&quot; to the sharper drama of &quot;Love Killa.&quot; At the same time, their vocal line and later English-language work showed a smoother R&amp;B and pop side that softened the edges without removing the group&#x27;s intensity. MONSTA X became especially important in the bridge between Korean idol promotion and Western touring. They pursued English-language releases, appeared on American media, and built a strong international audience while keeping a clear group identity. Their fandom, Monbebe, is known for loyalty through lineup changes, military service periods, solo work, and long gaps between full-group schedules. The group&#x27;s legacy rests on consistency and stamina. MONSTA X did not need to reinvent themselves every comeback; they refined a recognizable image of power, charisma, and emotional loyalty. That made them a template for later boy groups that wanted to look tough on stage while still building a close, fan-centered identity off it.

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MINHYUK siempre ha sido conocido por su energía sobre el escenario con MONSTA X, pero Reaching ofrece algo más contenido. Construido en torno a la calidez, la sinceridad y un deseo simple de conectar

MINHYUK sobre “Reaching”, música honesta y lo que viene después

BIGBANG is a South Korean boy group formed by YG Entertainment, debuting in 2006 and becoming one of the most influential acts in K-pop history. The current profile centers on G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung, with T.O.P and Seungri tied to earlier chapters of the group. The group&#x27;s importance comes from how strongly it changed expectations for idol music and image. BIGBANG made self-production, individual fashion identity, and genre-blending central to its appeal, with G-Dragon&#x27;s songwriting and public style playing a major role in the group&#x27;s reputation. Musically, BIGBANG moved through hip-hop, R&amp;B, electronic pop, ballads, and festival-sized dance tracks without losing a recognizable identity. Songs such as &quot;Lies,&quot; &quot;Haru Haru,&quot; &quot;Fantastic Baby,&quot; and &quot;Bang Bang Bang&quot; became reference points for later idol groups trying to balance mainstream hooks with stronger artist branding. The members also became major solo figures, which helped the group feel less like a standard idol team and more like a collection of distinct pop stars. That individual power brought both longevity and complications, especially as military service, controversies, and member departures changed the group&#x27;s public shape. The fandom is known as V.I.P. BIGBANG is a defining second-generation group whose impact on K-pop music, fashion, performance, and global ambition is difficult to separate from the genre&#x27;s modern history.

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G-Dragon se convirtió en 2019 en el primer rapero asiático en la historia de Nike en lograr una colaboración creativa con el Swoosh: no un rol de embajador, sino una alianza construida por completo alrededor de su propia lógica estética

Cómo G-Dragon construyó la asociación más importante de Nike en la historia del K-pop

Stray Kids is an eight-member boy group under JYP Entertainment, consisting of Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. The group was introduced through the 2017 survival program Stray Kids and officially debuted in March 2018 with I Am Not, following the pre-debut release &quot;Hellevator.&quot; Former member Kim Woojin left in 2019. The group&#x27;s identity is unusually tied to self-production. Before debut, Bang Chan had already gathered the members around a team-first concept, and the production trio 3RACHA -- Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han -- became the engine behind much of Stray Kids&#x27; sound. That gave the group a different center of gravity from many idol acts: the music often felt like it came from inside the team rather than being assigned to them. Musically, Stray Kids are known for dense rap writing, aggressive electronic textures, sudden rhythmic switches, and choruses built for performance impact. &quot;God&#x27;s Menu,&quot; &quot;Back Door,&quot; &quot;Thunderous,&quot; &quot;Maniac,&quot; and &quot;S-Class&quot; made their style easy to identify: noisy in the intentional sense, but organized around hooks, slogans, and choreography that fans could immediately hold onto. Their lyrics often return to pressure, self-definition, ambition, and the awkward process of growing into confidence. The members&#x27; contrast is a major part of the group&#x27;s appeal. Bang Chan anchors the team as leader and producer; Changbin and Han give the rap line speed and personality; Lee Know, Hyunjin, and Felix shape the performance image; Seungmin and I.N bring clearer melodic balance. Rather than smoothing those differences out, Stray Kids usually lean into them, making their songs feel crowded, restless, and unmistakably theirs. Stray Kids became one of the defining global boy groups of the fourth generation, with a fandom known as STAY and major touring success across Asia, North America, Europe, and beyond. Their rise helped prove that a self-producing idol group could scale internationally while keeping a specific sonic fingerprint. Even when the group experiments with genre or language, the core idea remains stable: Stray Kids make high-impact pop out of tension, noise, teamwork, and control.

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JYP Entertainment ha anunciado que Stray Kids lanzará un nuevo álbum digital, ‘SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt. 1’, el 1 de agosto de 2026, como parte de las celebraciones “STAYweeK” del grupo. Liderado por una nueva versión en coreano del lanzamiento japonés de 2023 “Battle Ground”

Stray Kids lanzará ‘SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt. 1’ el 1 de agosto

El recorrido de David Yong hacia el K-pop no sigue el manual estándar de un idol. Después de descubrir el género a través de BIGBANG y TWICE, el empresario singapurense aprovechó años de formación vocal mientras asumía el estudio del coreano, clases de baile y grabaciones en Seoul

De fan a ejecutivo-artista: David Yong sobre su camino en el K-pop

Los lanzamientos de K-pop de esta semana traen himnos veraniegos, estrenos de ensueño, sonidos hipnóticos y pop inspirado en el Y2K, desde aespa y Dino hasta Red Velvet, TWS, BABYMONSTER y HEART OF WOMAN.&nbsp;

Rincón de comebacks: aespa, Red Velvet, TWS y más

Los lanzamientos de K-pop de esta semana abrazan los finales, la nostalgia y los nuevos comienzos, desde la despedida de KARD hasta las distintas propuestas veraniegas y del pasado de POW, ONEWE, NouerA y P1Harmony. Echa un vistazo a nuestro último resumen en el Rincón del Comeback de esta semana

Rincón del Comeback: KARD, ONEWE, POW y más

No faltan planes veraniegos con los lanzamientos K-pop de esta semana — desde la dulzura animada de fromis_9 hasta las vibras Y2K audaces y seguras de Hyolyn, es una mezcla diversa de lo adorable frente a lo picante

El rincón de los comeback: U-KNOW, WONHO, HYOLYN y más

Desde los visuales soleados de BBGIRLS hasta los paisajes urbanos lluviosos de Sunmi, los lanzamientos de K-pop de la semana pasada recorrieron estaciones y épocas, liderados por idntt, Dino de SEVENTEEN (como Picheolin) y el dúo veterano de SUPER JUNIOR

Comeback Corner: idntt, SUNMI, Dino y más

&nbsp;Este verano sigue a toda marcha con bass house de RIIZE, dance-pop-country de BABYMONSTER, un lanzamiento sensual de i-dle, vibras teen-crush Y2K de Pagaehun y un fresco R&amp;B/hip-hop producido por Pharrell de V8, la subunidad de SEVENTEEN&nbsp;

Rincón de Comeback: i-dle, BABYMONSTER, RIIZE y más

Dos subunidades — #V8 y #UAU — con enfoques completamente distintos sobre las vibras veraniegas, un nuevo lanzamiento japonés de #ONEUS, un tono sorprendentemente más oscuro para #UDTT, y #OMEGAX ofrece consejos útiles para los oyentes que necesitan desintoxicarse de las presiones de la vida

Rincón del Comeback: V8, UAU, ONEUS y más

Los lanzamientos de K-pop de esta semana se inclinan con fuerza hacia sonidos inspirados en los ‘90, desde la reinterpretación Eurobeat de NCT WISH y el suave R&amp;B de PRIMROSE hasta el debut synth-pop de VAYONN y el giro bossa nova de AxMxP. Ryeowook también celebra el aniversario de su carrera en solitario explorando el pop-rock

Rincón del comeback: NCT WISH, VAYONN, AxMxP y más

La nostalgia de la segunda generación está en pleno auge: Secret regresa tras 12 años con una joya que samplea a Vivaldi, JeA lanza su primer proyecto solista dirigido por ella misma, A-Plus revive el pop de los K-dramas de mediados de los 2010, JUN. K vuelve al R&amp;B y HOSHI canaliza el dance R&amp;B de principios de los 2000.

Comeback Corner: JUN. K, HOSHI, USPEER & More

Tras una década con THE BOYZ, Jacob debuta en solitario con una canción lenta y romántica. Samuel combina de forma natural el reggaeton y el K-pop, izna da inicio a la temporada de verano y JAY B demuestra una vez más que su sonido en solitario se distingue del de GOT7&nbsp;

Rincón del comeback: izna, Samuel, Jacob de THE BOYZ y más

Los reyes del house en el K-pop han vuelto, una leyenda de la primera generación sale por primera vez en solitario en 25 años, y por fin termina una espera de una década por nueva música de XIA. El Comeback Corner de esta semana viene con peso: nuestro resumen completo ya está disponible.

Comeback Corner: SHINee, MEOVV, BoA y más

Los ex miembros de ZB1 y EVNNE redebutan como AND2BLE con ganas de demostrar su valía. XLOV regresa con su primera incursión en la música dance, con Han Sohee de la mano

Comeback Corner