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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

SHINee is one of those K-pop groups who have become an iconic part of the K-pop culture.

SHINee MINHO goes monochrome for “Callback”

As a long-time fan, what I love most about SEVENTEEN is their versatility and their ability to continually surprise listeners with their music.

SEVENTEEN drops musical love letter to CARATs with "LOVE, MONEY, FAME" MV

DAY6’s leader Sungjin has finally made his much anticipated solo comeback on November 5, 2024.

A day in the mundane life of Sungjin, as seen in ‘30’ concept photos

I'm unsure how to feel about the growing number of K-pop idols releasing English-language singles lately.

NCT's Jaehyun serenades listeners with his impressive vocals in the music video for "Unconditional"

Today, we shall conclude the concept photo series of Kep1er’s sixth mini-album TIPI TAP.

Kep1er casts a playful look for “Connect N” concept photos

In October, Jennie debuted her lead single "Mantra" from her upcoming studio album, presenting a powerful message of girl power and female empowerment.

Jennie outlines the "Mantra" for girl power and empowerment in her English debut single

Kep1er’s comeback this month has been nothing short of impressive. The group has finally released its sixth mini album, TIPI TAP, and the songs are just impressive.

Kep1er kicks off a new connection with ‘Connect N’ concept photos

It’s quite rare for three members of the same group to release music in the same month, but BLACKPINK has delighted their fans with some incredible songs this month.

BLACKPINK's Lisa transports listeners to a dreamy Parisian romance in the ethereal "Moonlit Floor"

Yesterday, we saw Kep1er play ‘Love &amp; Seek’ in concept photos for its sixth mini-album TIPI-TAP.

Kep1er are ‘lost’ in ruffles and sweet dreams in Tipi-Tap concept photos

You must be living under a rock or in a cave on a faraway island if you haven’t heard the vivacious and enticing track "Apt." by BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars, marking their first collaboration.

Rosé and Bruno Mars deliver a vivacious pop-darling duet with the "Apt." MV

Jin, the oldest member of BTS, has truly come into his own and pushed his creative boundaries.

BTS' Jin launches into a happy-rockstar avatar with "I'll be there for you" MV

BABYMONSTER from YG Entertainment has been one of the most promising rookie groups of recent memory.

Comeback