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TNX (an acronym for The New Six) is a five-member boy group under P NATION. Originally debuting as six members, the group was formed through the SBS survival program LOUD, a collaboration project between J.Y. Park and PSY. They officially debuted on May 17, 2022 with their first mini album Way Up. The group’s lineup was finalized during the finale of LOUD in 2021, where Kyung Jun, Tae Hun, Hyun Soo, Jun Hyeok, Hwi, Sung Jun, and Tanaka Koki were selected for P NATION’s upcoming boy group. However, in January 2022, P NATION announced that Tanaka Koki would not debut with the team in order to continue training, leading the group to debut as six members under the name TNX. On their debut day, they also introduced their fandom name THX, meaning “Together with TNX.” Following their debut, TNX continued building their discography with releases such as Love Never Dies, Boyhood, and the digital single &quot;Fuego&quot;, while also participating in the survival competition Road to Kingdom : Ace of Ace in 2024. During this period, member Jun Hyeok temporarily paused activities due to anxiety before later returning to the group. In October 2024, it was announced that member Kyung Jun would enlist in the military and depart from the group following the completion of his service, reducing TNX to five members. The group continued activities with releases including the mini album For Real? in 2025 and the digital single &quot;Call Me Back&quot; in 2026, maintaining their growth under P NATION.

TNX han pasado cuatro años construyendo una reputación basada en la performance. Con "Die Another Day", salieron a buscarla en un terreno nuevo

TNX Hablan de Rock, Voces en vivo y de no contenerse

Más allá del K-pop, géneros del sudeste asiático como el P-pop están ganando atención internacional. Al frente de este impulso está la boy band SB19, que llega a San Antonio para mostrar exactamente por qué

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: SB19

XLOV is a South Korean boy group formed by 257 Entertainment and currently managed by [WM Entertainment]. The group consists of four members: Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru. They debuted on January 7, 2025, with the single album I&#x27;mma Be. XLOV gained attention for promoting a genderless concept, incorporating androgynous styling and performances that challenge traditional gender norms in Kpop. The group&#x27;s name combines &quot;X,&quot; representing the unknown and negation, with &quot;LOV,&quot; symbolizing incomplete love, while their fandom name, EVOL, represents the completion of that concept. Several members were previously known through survival programs before debut. Wumuti, Rui, and Haru participated in Boys Planet, while Wumuti was also active in the project group WATERFIRE before helping form XLOV. The group is particularly noted for Wumuti&#x27;s involvement in songwriting and production, including contributions to their debut release. Since debuting, XLOV has released music including I&#x27;mma Be and I ONE, earning recognition for their distinctive concept, performance style, and growing international fanbase. In 2026, the group&#x27;s management structure changed following the acquisition of 257 Entertainment by WM Entertainment through RBW. Their music primarily incorporates elements of hip-hop, R&amp;B, and pop, while their visual identity and performances have distinguished them as one of the more unconventional rookie acts of the fifth generation of Kpop.

XLOV

Desde su debut en enero de 2025, XLOV han convertido el estilismo sin género en la base de toda su identidad, no solo en un look al que un miembro recurre de vez en cuando

Cómo el estilismo sin género de XLOV está rompiendo el molde del K-pop

WHIB is a seven-member boy group under C-JeS Entertainment, consisting of members Kim Junmin, Haseung, Jinbeom, UGeon, Leejeong, Jaeha, and Wonjun. Originally an octet, they debuted on November 8, 2023, with the single album Cut-Out. The group was first teased in November 2021 as the trainee group M.I.C, which stood for “Made in C-JeS.” On September 7, 2023, it was revealed that the group would debut as an eight-member group under the name WHIB, along with introductions to the new members. In 2025, members LeeJeong, Junmin and Wonjun competed on the Mnet survival show Boys II Planet, ranking 12th, 13th, and 62nd, respectively. On October 16, it was announced that member Inhong had departed from the group. WHIB released their first mini album, ROCK THE NATION, on January 29, 2026.

WHIB

Compositor y letrista dentro del grupo, JUNMIN aborda la música desde la melodía, al mismo tiempo que abraza la capacidad de WHIB para moverse entre distintos sonidos y estilos

Una entrevista con KIM JUNMIN de WHIB: el creador musical con oído para la melodía

Jay Park encabeza el primer KPOPWORLD Festival de la historia, y si conoces su trayectoria, esa elección tiene todo el sentido

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: Jay Park

K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY made a dream-like debut with their song "Cupid," which became an overnight sensation.

FIFTY FIFTY set their sights high with a dreamy debut in the "Starry Night" music video

tripleS is preparing to make their highly anticipated return with a new project, adding to the exciting lineup of K-pop comebacks this season.

tripleS Announces Exciting Comeback

Most K-pop girl groups rarely venture into the 'dark space,' and few do it as effectively as NMIXX do on their title track from their latest mini-album Fe3O4: Stick Out, "See That.”&nbsp;

NMIXX presents a striking blend of goth and grunge in their "See That" MV

Day6 is one of the most popular Korean bands to date. They are a JYP Entertainment group which started off as six members, hence the name, but now there are only four members - Sungjin, Wonpil, YoungK and Dowoon.

Day6 is putting a BandAid over unstable emotions in latest concept photos

The music video kicks off with a whimsical "How to Get Over a Breakup," setting the stage for a joyful, wholesome, and uplifting dance-pop experience with the aptly named "Don't Worry, Be Happy," the lead single from the group's 14th mini-album, Fantasy.

SF9 urges fans "Don't Worry, Be Happy" in affirmative music video

You know an artist or brand has truly arrived when their name becomes synonymous with the adjective that defines them best, and for Taemin, "sexy" is exactly that—interchangeable with his very identity.

Taemin sets the stage ablaze with his electrifying performance in the "Sexy in the Air" performance video

Mimiirose celebrated several milestones with their third single album, Reebon, featuring the title track "The Flowers Swayed."

Mimiirose crafts a poetic anthem of self-love with their new song "The Flowers Swayed"

When two of the biggest female pop stars, one from the East and one from the West, come together to collaborate, they create something truly unique: a novel, fresh, and contemporary girl code titled "New Woman."

BLACKPINK's Lisa and Rosalía team up to define a novel girl code with "New Woman"

Traditionally, K-pop album releases follow a familiar pattern, with teasers, promos, and trailers leading up to the release of the music video for the lead single, and occasionally, a video for a b-side or alternate title track.&nbsp;

AB6IX's Jeon Woong encourages fans to "Just Do It" in a captivating performance video

Is it really summer without hot beaches, sun-kissed skin, tropical fruits, stylish swimwear, and an exciting trip with friends to a distant island?&nbsp;

HYOLYN brings the final summer party vibes to the dance floor with "WAIT"

&nbsp;If I were to pitch DAY6's Young K's new collaboration song "SLOW" in one line, I'd say: 'Young K and Big Ocean express love and kindness through sign language in a touching music video.'

DAY6's Young K and Big Ocean convey love and kindness through sign language in "SLOW" MV

LIGHTSUM’s latest digital single, “POSE,” contrasts sharply with its carefree, summer-themed music video, where the girls do anything but strike stylish poses.

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