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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

NEXZ is a seven-member Japanese boy group formed by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Japan through the Japanese reality show Nizi Project Season 2. The group&#x27;s name means Next Z(G)eneration, and was coined by J.Y. Park to represent the wish for the group to lead JYPE into the future. The final episode premiered on December 15, 2023, revealing the debut lineup, ranked as follows: Tomoya, Haru, Yuki, Ken (So Geon), Yu, Yuhi (Hyui), and Seita. They debuted with the Korean song &quot;Ride the Vibe.&quot;

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Cuando NEXZ lanzó "Mmchk" en abril de 2026, el primer comeback del año del grupo de siete integrantes vendió más de 444.000 copias en su primera semana —un nuevo récord en su carrera—, encabezó la lista de álbumes retail de Circle Chart y les consiguió su primer número uno en una emisión musical coreana

NEXZ: Ya no queda más que subir

Más allá de los grupos de K-pop y las coreografías que dominan los titulares, otra ola de cantautores y artistas independientes de la escena musical de South Korea ha ido construyendo su propia audiencia. DORI forma parte de esa ola, aunque llegó a ella desde una dirección poco probable

DORI habla en color

ASTRO is a four-member boy group under Fantagio. Originally debuting as six members, the group entered the industry with their first mini album &quot;Spring Up&quot;, quickly gaining attention for their bright concept and strong performance skills. The original lineup consisted of MJ, JinJin, Cha Eun-woo, Moon Bin, Rocky, and Sanha, establishing a well-balanced team recognized for both musical and variety presence. In their early years, ASTRO built a steady discography with releases such as &quot;Summer Vibes&quot;, &quot;Autumn Story&quot;, and the &quot;Dream&quot; series, while also expanding their reach through concerts and international promotions. Their growth continued with their first full-length album &quot;All Light&quot; and subsequent releases including &quot;Blue Flame&quot;, &quot;Gateway&quot;, and &quot;All Yours&quot;, solidifying their place in the industry with a consistent sound and evolving image. The group also explored unit activities, including Moon Bin &amp; Sanha and JinJin &amp; Rocky, further showcasing their versatility. :contentReference[oaicite:0] Over time, ASTRO experienced significant changes, including Rocky’s departure and the passing of Moon Bin in 2023, marking a deeply emotional period for the group and fans. Despite these challenges, the group has continued activities as four members, releasing commemorative and special projects such as &quot;Circles&quot;, &quot;Twilight&quot;, and &quot;Moon&quot;, reflecting both their growth and enduring bond as they move forward together.

ASTRO

YOON SAN-HA lleva más tiempo en la industria de lo que la mayoría cree. Se unió a Fantagio como trainee a principios de su adolescencia, debutó como el miembro más joven de ASTRO en 2016

YOON SAN-HA Está Listo Para Ser Él Mismo

dodree is the first Subunit of the girl group DDDD 25. The unit is composed of members Na Yeongjoo and Lee Songhyun. They debuted on January 21, 2026, with the single album &quot;Just Like A Dream&quot;.

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dodree llama a su sonido "K-rossover Pop" – voces de pansori, riffs de gayageum y movimientos de baile tomados del movimiento tradicional coreano de “line-drawing”, subvertidos dentro de su creciente catálogo mediante el uso de elementos modernos como beats de trap y sintetizadores soñadores

dodree: El dúo misterioso bajo JYP

SKINZ is a virtual boy group under Bridge Entertainment. It consists of seven members: Dovin, Dael, Theo, Finn, Jaon, Ilang Kwon, and Yull. The group uses motion capture technology for their idol activities. They debuted on April 10, 2025, with the single &quot;YOUNG &amp; LOUD.&quot; In December of that year, they made their first appearance as a group at SBS INKIGAYO &#x27;UNI-CON&#x27; in TOKYO DOME.

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Para nuestra última Portada Digital, el grupo de ídolos virtuales de siete miembros SKINZ se sentó con KPOPWORLD para hablar sobre su miniálbum debut SKINZ IS SKINZ — un disco que no intenta explicarse.

SKINZ: La portada digital de KPOPWORLD

Para nuestra última entrega pista por pista, la figura del rock coreano Luli Lee nos lleva más a fondo en el proceso de su último EP, Brave New World

Pista por pista: Luli Lee – Brave New World

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.

Para “CALL ME BACK”, TNX cambió el montaje recargado por el instinto, dejando que la cámara siguiera momentos que se sienten más cercanos a la vida real que a una actuación

TNX en sus propias palabras: el video musical “CALL ME BACK”

Las 10 canciones esenciales de TNX para la era "CALL ME BACK"

Soul delivery nunca se movió con urgencia. Su música creció despacio: a partir de clases universitarias, jams informales, comidas compartidas y tiempo escuchándose unos a otros.

Entrega de soul en Jamming, profundidad y construir una escena más allá de las categorías

AHOF is a 9-member group under F&amp;F Entertainment, consisting of members: Steven, Jeongwoo, Woongki, Shuaibo, Han, JL, Juwon, Chihen and Daisuke. The multinational boy group, formed through SBS&#x27;s survival program &quot;Universe League&quot;, name of AHOF stands for &quot;All-time Hall Of Famer&quot;, representing the members&#x27; bold ambition of one day entering Kpop&#x27;s Hall Of Fame. Their group name has further meaning, with it in Hangul (&quot;아홉&quot;) translating to &quot;Nine&quot;. In July of 2025, they debuted with the EP &quot;WHO WE ARE&quot;, with their title track &quot;Rendezvous&quot; winning the music show &quot;The Show&quot; only 7 days later. Their fandom name, FOHA, was released a few months later, on September 9, 2025. While literally being a reversal of AHOF&#x27;s group name, it also stands for &quot;Forever Our Hope, AHOF&quot;. AHOF continue to develop their musical journey, through wins on music shows, new albums, and unwavering support from fans.

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AHOF debutó con un nombre que ya apuntaba mucho más allá del presente. All-time Hall Of Famer no es una etiqueta creada para victorias rápidas o atención pasajera. Implica longevidad, disciplina y ese tipo de consistencia que solo se revela con el tiempo

AHOF: La portada digital de KPOPWORLD

Latency was formed in 2026 by Oddinary Records. They released their debut single, &quot;It Was Love,&quot; on January 8, 2026. The group consisted of five members at debut: Heeyeon, Jeewon, Haeun, Hyunjin, and Semi. The members are known for their experience in the South Korean entertainment industry, Jeewon, Haeun, and Semi were members of Cignature, Hyunjin was a member of Loona and Loossemble and Heeyeon is a YouTuber known as Fingerstylish. On May 22, 2026, Hyunjin announced her withdrawal from the group, citing health related reasons.

LATENCY

LATENCY llega sin la mitología habitual del debut. No hay una gran historia de origen ni la ilusión de haber sido descubiertas en el momento exacto

LATENCY habla sobre “It Was Love”, la reinvención y un tipo diferente de debut

Flatshop no está interesado en la claridad por sí sola. Formado por cuatro músicos – Khundi Panda, Viann, Noogi y DAMYE – con trayectorias que abarcan el hip-hop coreano, el R&amp;B, la producción y el trabajo de sesión, el grupo funciona mediante la colaboración en lugar de roles rígidos

Flatshop encuentran fuerza en la contención en ‘toast recipe’

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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Hay una confianza particular que proviene del impulso más que de la llegada. En “Trophy”, 82MAJOR – Seongil, Yechan, Seongmo, Seongbin, Seokjoon y Dogyun – no suenan como un grupo que se detiene a celebrar lo que han logrado

82MAJOR sobre la confianza, el control y lo que viene después de “Trophy”

ILLIT is a South Korean girl group formed through the 2023 reality survival show R U Next?. The group is managed by Belift Lab, a subsidiary of HYBE, and debuted in March 2024 with the EP &quot;Super Real Me&quot;. ILLIT consists of five members: Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha, though former member Youngeso left before the group officially debuted despite making the final line up. The group quickly gained global attention with their debut title track Magnetic, which became a viral hit on social media platforms and achieved high placements on international music charts, including the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Global 200. Their sound combines elements of Kpop, electronic pop, and dreamy pop aesthetics. ILLIT&#x27;s concept focuses on youthful energy and individuality, presenting a soft yet modern pop style that has helped establish the group as one of the notable fifth-generation Kpop girl groups.

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Entrevista: Fig Tape revela el proceso de creación de “Billyeoon Goyangi (Do the Dance)” de ILLIT

RYE habla sobre "Love Theory", el movimiento global del K-Pop y el crecimiento de su carrera

IDID (아이딧) is a seven-member South Korean boy group under Starship Entertainment. The group was formed through the 2025 survival reality series Debut&#x27;s Plan and officially debuted on September 15, 2025, with their first EP, I did it. The name IDID is a declaration of achievement, signifying the members&#x27; journey from trainees to idols and their determination to reach the top of the industry. They are known for their signature &quot;#ClassicHip&quot; style, which combines high-end hip-hop elements with a fresh, youthful energy. The group consists of seven members: Jang Yonghoon (Leader), Kim Minjae, Park Wonbin, Chu Yoochan, Park Seonghyeon, Baek Junhyuk, and Jeong Semin (Maknae).

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