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KEYVITUP is a five-member boy group under iNKODE, formed through the agency’s INTHE X Project. The lineup—Sena, Hyunmin, Taehwan, Rukia, and Jaein—was introduced step by step through pre-debut content, building anticipation around a team designed with a strong performance focus and a clear concept from the start. As part of a dual-group rollout, KEYVITUP was positioned with a trendy and dynamic identity, contrasting with its counterpart group. This concept highlights a more energetic and performance-driven style, setting the tone for their music and overall image even before debut. They are set to make their debut with the self-titled EP KEYVITUP, marking the official beginning of their activities. With pre-debut exposure, international stage appearances, and a defined concept, the group enters the scene with momentum and a clear direction moving forward.

KEYVITUP

Para nuestra última portada digital, nos sentamos con HYUNMIN, TAEHWAN, SENA, JAEIN y RUKIA para hablar sobre su debut, cómo encontraron su sonido, escribir y dar forma a su propia música, la química que los une y hacia dónde quieren llevar a KEYVITUP a continuación

KEYVITUP - La portada digital de KPOPWORLD

KickFlip is a seven-member boy group under JYP Entertainment, consisting of Kyehoon, Amaru, Donghwa, Juwang, Minje, Keiju, and Donghyeon. The group was formed through the SBS audition program Loud and debuted in 2025. The group&#x27;s identity connects JYP&#x27;s idol training system with a more youthful, agile performance image. Because several members were already known from a survival-show context, KickFlip&#x27;s debut carried built-in curiosity around how the lineup would translate from trainee competition to a working group. The fandom is known as WeFlip. KickFlip is still early in its career, with its public identity centered on formation, lineup, and debut positioning rather than a long-established legacy.

KickFlip

KickFlip están listos para dar inicio a un nuevo capítulo. Antes de su primera gira mundial en 2027, los rookies de JYP Entertainment se sientan con KPOPWORLD para hablar de su nuevo álbum KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1

KickFlip Hablan de KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1 Antes de Su Primera Gira Mundial

CLOSE YOUR EYES (also shortened as CYE) is a seven-member boy group under UNCORE. They were formed through JTBC&#x27;s survival show PROJECT7. They made their debut on April 2, 2025, with the mini album &quot;Enternalt&quot;. PROJECT7 started airing on October 18, 2024, and the finale was broadcast live on December 27, 2024, revealing the group name, CLOSE YOUR EYES, and the seven winners, in order: Ma Jingxiang, Kenshin, Jeon Minwook, Seo Kyoungbae, Song Seungho, Jang Yeojun, and Kim Sungmin. Before joining PROJECT7, Jeon Minwook had already debuted as a member of the boy group BAE173 and the project group A-SIX. Additionally, Ma Jingxiang was a contestant on Boys Planet, while Jang Yeojun also participated in Boys Planet and was a contestant on Wild Idol.

CLOSE YOUR EYES

Nos habla sobre el proceso de escritura detrás del tema de cierre del álbum, cómo ha crecido desde su debut y qué lo impulsa a seguir llegando más lejos

Conoce al miembro: una entrevista con SEO KYOUNGBAE de CLOSE YOUR EYES: siempre escalando más alto

Habla sobre descubrir la bossa nova por primera vez, lo que cambió para él al colaborar con un artista invitado y en qué momento se siente más conectado con el resto del grupo

Conoce al miembro: Una entrevista con KENSHIN de CLOSE YOUR EYES – El conector juguetón

Desde rehacer por su cuenta un clásico del jazz-funk hasta lo que el jazz le ha enseñado sobre actuar junto al grupo, JINGXIANG reflexiona sobre la curiosidad, la energía y la conexión

Conoce al miembro: Una entrevista con MA JINGXIANG de CLOSE YOUR EYES – El curioso cazador de colores

K-pop is known for high energy music, impressive dance moves, and (of course) flashy, colorful music videos.

The Color of K-pop: A Song for Every Color

KARD’s provocative song “CAKE” has choreography that’s equally as sensual, serving up slices of slick moves that play into KARD’s unique strengths as a co-ed idol group.

Koreos Kills this KARD “CAKE” cover

It’s one thing to translate a song from Korean into English. It’s an entirely different thing to translate a rap into English and then meticulously retool it until the translation flows as seamlessly as the original. But that’s exactly what YouTube creator Jii has done.

Fan Spotlight: Jii takes on aespa’s “Drama” in this English translation cover

There are lots of beaches in South Korea, but they’re too far north to be the picturesque vacation spots the mind conjures up when you daydream of the beach.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “February” by THORNAPPLE

Okay – today’s daily indie pick is a little bit of a cheat. The frontman of Holy Hum, Andrew Lee, isn’t South Korean. He’s Korean-Canadian.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “White Buzz” by Holy Hum

For those unfamiliar, a Perfect all-kill is a feat in the South Korean music industry where songs reach number one on the real-time, daily, and weekly components of iChart.

Who’s in the Instiz top 5?!

Sitting somewhere between dream pop, indie rock, and disco is Soulmoon’s “Coconut Love.” A strong sub bass line rips underneath riffy funk guitars and sweet indie female vocals as goofy internet-era synth plays over the top.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Coconut Love” by Seoulmoon

Using color as a metaphor, “Ticket to the Moon” sounds like one of those soothing neutral tones that pair well with any style of home decor in a home.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Ticket to the Moon” by THE SOLUTIONS

Top 10 Most Popular Songs of May 2024

Summer has finally arrived (at least in the Northern hemisphere), and that means the time for festivals, fan meetups, concerts, special events, and so much more.

Music

The Color of K-pop: A Song for Every Color

Koreos Kills this KARD “CAKE” cover

Fan Spotlight: Jii takes on aespa’s “Drama” in this English translation cover

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “February” by THORNAPPLE

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “White Buzz” by Holy Hum

Who’s in the Instiz top 5?!

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Coconut Love” by Seoulmoon

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Ticket to the Moon” by THE SOLUTIONS

Top 10 Most Popular Songs of May 2024

Celebrate Summer with K-pop!

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Inefficient Man” by Eastern Sidekick

Watch the moment when RM went “Nuts”

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