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El primer KPOPWORLD Festival &amp; Worldwide Dance Competition llega al Alamodome de San Antonio del 28 al 31 de octubre, y la elección de la ciudad está dando tanto de qué hablar como el cartel de once artistas

La apuesta de KPOPWORLD Festival por San Antonio: lo que un fin de semana en el Alamodome dice sobre la expansión de K-pop en EE. UU.

La cantautora nacida en Seúl tiene 17 años, lleva menos de dos años de carrera y ya trabaja a su manera: escribe y produce su música

ZIN CHOI: Escúchala bajo tu propio riesgo

Cortis, is a South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Music. The group consists of five members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho. They debuted on August 18, 2025, with the digital single “What You Want&quot; followed by their first EP, &quot;Color Outside the Lines&quot;. The group’s name is derived from the phrase “Color Outside the Lines,” reflecting their concept of creative freedom and nonconformity. Cortis has been promoted as a self-producing “creator crew,” with members participating in songwriting, choreography, and visual direction. Blending pop, hip-hop, and experimental elements, the group gained early attention for their performance skills, self-produced content, and strong rookie-year sales, establishing them as one of Big Hit Music’s newer generation acts.

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CORTIS construyó "FaSHioN" alrededor de una letra que rechaza la idea de que el estilo necesite dinero: 200 millones de streams después, el tema sigue siendo su declaración de intenciones más clara

El primer aniversario de CORTIS los posiciona como la realeza de la moda del K-pop

Antes de que Islington Assembly Hall abriera sus puertas, KANG YUCHAN y from20 nos llevaron detrás del telón antes de que las dos estrellas en ascenso subieran al escenario

Tras bambalinas en el Body Talk Tour de KANG YUCHAN & from20 en Londres

El fandom del K-pop nunca ha sido solo una cuestión de consumo. Durante décadas, los fans han archivado, traducido y compartido contenido, impulsados tanto por la accesibilidad como por el instinto de proteger momentos que, de otro modo, podrían desaparecer por completo de la historia de un artista

Los fans del K-Pop no son solo el público: son el archivo

BACK TO REALITY se siente como el momento en que la banda K-indie PRYVT deja de huir del ritmo del último año y finalmente lo encara

Track-By-Track: PRVYT Peels Back the Layers of BACK TO REALITY

TOMORROW X TOGETHER, often shortened to TXT, is a five-member boy group under BIGHIT MUSIC. The group consists of Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai. They debuted in March 2019 with The Dream Chapter: Star, becoming BigHit&#x27;s first boy group after BTS and immediately attracting heavy attention. TXT&#x27;s early identity centered on youth, friendship, imagination, and the strange emotional weather of growing up. Instead of debuting with a hard-edged performance image, they leaned into brightness, fantasy, and vulnerability on songs such as &quot;Crown,&quot; &quot;Run Away,&quot; and &quot;Blue Hour.&quot; That made the group feel distinct within fourth-generation boy-group trends, especially because their storytelling often treated adolescence as magical, confusing, and a little unstable. As their catalog developed, TXT added sharper pop-rock, emo, and dance influences through songs like &quot;0X1=LOVESONG,&quot; &quot;LO$ER=LOVER,&quot; &quot;Sugar Rush Ride,&quot; and &quot;Chasing That Feeling.&quot; The members&#x27; strengths map cleanly onto that evolution: Soobin&#x27;s calm leadership, Yeonjun&#x27;s performance charisma, Beomgyu&#x27;s color, Taehyun&#x27;s vocal focus, and Huening Kai&#x27;s bright tone all help the group move between softness and intensity. TXT&#x27;s fandom is known as MOA, short for Moments of Alwaysness. The group&#x27;s significance is tied to how carefully they built a coming-of-age identity across albums, videos, and performances. Rather than defining themselves through a single sound, TXT became a group about transition itself: childhood into adulthood, fantasy into reality, and polished idol pop into something more emotionally restless.

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El debut en solitario de YEONJUN llega con una claridad poco habitual. No la clase de claridad que viene de grandes declaraciones o explicaciones de concepto forzadas, sino la que se forma cuando alguien deja de negociar con la idea de identidad por completo

Reseña: YEONJUN se niega a reinventarse – ‘NO LABELS: PART 01’ muestra quién ya es

WJSN, also known as Cosmic Girls, is a girl group formed through a collaboration between Starship Entertainment and Yuehua Entertainment, debuting in February 2016. Originally consisting of thirteen members from South Korea and China, the group was divided into four subunits: Wonder, Joy, Sweet, and Natural. Their celestial concept, as suggested by their cosmic name, infused their music with a dreamy, fantastical quality. WJSN gained wider recognition through their participation in Mnet&#x27;s &quot;Queendom 2&quot; in 2022, where they earned newfound appreciation for their elegant performances and stunning visuals. Songs like &quot;Save Me, Save You,&quot; &quot;Boogie Up,&quot; and &quot;Last Sequence&quot; highlighted their versatility. The group&#x27;s fandom, Ujung, has been devoted through years of shifting group dynamics as Chinese members pursued activities in China. WJSN is remembered as one of the most visually and conceptually enchanting groups of their era.

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Tras cerca de una década con el grupo femenino globalmente adorado WJSN, DAYOUNG llegó al punto en que sus instintos le dijeron que era momento de dar un paso por su cuenta

DAYOUNG: Instinto, confianza y el escenario en solitario

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

Cuando el programa de supervivencia Project 7 concluyó en diciembre de 2024 con la formación de CLOSE YOUR EYES, señaló un cambio claro en la siguiente ola del K-pop

CLOSE YOUR EYES Hablan de Ambición, Metas y ‘blackout’

El grupo de cinco miembros A2O MAY es el primer conjunto lanzado bajo A2O Entertainment, la compañía fundada por Soo Man Lee tras su salida de SM Entertainment

Más grande, más fuerte, mejor: Dentro de la visión global de A2O MAY

Xdinary Heroes is a South Korean rock band under Studio J, a subsidiary of JYP Entertainment. It is the second group introduced by Studio J in nearly six years after DAY6. The group consists of six members ; Gunil, Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han, and Jooyeon, all of whom are involved in writing, composing, and producing the music of the band. They made their debut on December 6, 2021 with the single Happy Death Day. The song debuted at number 12 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales. The band&#x27;s name is an abbreviation of “Extraordinary Heroes&quot;, meaning &quot;anyone can become a hero&quot;.

Xdinary Heroes

Xdinary Heroes no son el tipo de banda que te entregue un mensaje estampado en negrita. Incluso cuando escriben algo tan explosivamente conmovedor como su sencillo “Beautiful Life”, no te dirán cómo sentirte al respecto

Xdinary Heroes: Encontrando la belleza en el caos

CIX (an acronym for Complete In X) was a four-member boy group under C9 Entertainment, consisting of members BX, Seunghun, Yonghee, and Hyunsuk. Originally debuting as a five-member group on July 23, 2019, with the EP &#x27;Hello&#x27; Chapter 1. Hello, Stranger. On August 4, 2024, C9 Entertainment announced the termination of Bae Jinyoung&#x27;s contract, confirming his departure from both the company and the group. On February 27, 2019, C9 Entertainment revealed the first member of their upcoming boy group, Bae Jin Young (former Wanna One), followed by Seung Hun on March 6, Hyun Suk on March 13, Kim Sehoon on March 20, Yong Hee on March 27, and BX on April 3. However, Kim Sehoon did not debut with the group due to past involvement in school violence. On May 20, 2019, the group&#x27;s social media accounts were changed from C9BOYZ to CIX, which stands for &quot;Complete In X.&quot; A video titled &quot;CIX - Leader Film&quot; was released, introducing the group name and logo. On May 24, C9 Entertainment announced that the members of CIX would star in a 10-episode reality show, &quot;Hello CIX,&quot; to be released on V Live. On June 26, 2019, C9 Entertainment revealed a teaser for CIX&#x27;s debut EP, &#x27;Hello&#x27; Chapter 1. Hello, Stranger, set for release on July 23. The group&#x27;s debut included the title track &quot;Movie Star.&quot; On August 26, CIX signed with Warner Music Japan for their Japanese promotions. On October 30, the group&#x27;s 100th-day anniversary, they revealed their fandom name, FIX, meaning &quot;Faith In X.&quot;

GO Chapter 1 : GO Together no es solo el inicio de una nueva era para CIX: es un momento de declaración. Publicado a principios de septiembre, el EP marca su octavo mini-álbum y sigue a un año de crecimiento creativo sostenido para el grupo

Descubriendo el paraíso: CIX marcan el camino en ‘GO Together’ – Entrevista

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.

MONSTA X

Del escenario al estudio, WONHO construye su música alrededor de una constante: sus fans, WENEE. En su gira Stay Awake por Europa, demuestra que su arte se basa en la experiencia vivida, la honestidad emocional y un vínculo raro y tangible con sus seguidores

Entrevista exclusiva: El núcleo de WONHO

SF9 (Sensational Feeling 9) is a nine-member boy group formed by FNC Entertainment, debuting in October 2016. The group — Youngbin, Inseong, Jaeyoon, Dawon, Zuho, Rowoon, Taeyang, Hwiyoung, and Chani — first gained attention through the Mnet dance competition show &quot;d.o.b&quot; (Dance or Band). Their early releases leaned into a sleek, sexy concept, with &quot;Roar&quot; and &quot;O Sole Mio&quot; showcasing their polished performance skills. SF9 found broader mainstream recognition largely through member Rowoon, who became one of South Korea&#x27;s most in-demand actors, starring in hit dramas that introduced the group to wider audiences. Musically, the group delivered consistent quality with tracks like &quot;Now or Never,&quot; &quot;Good Guy,&quot; and &quot;Trauma,&quot; blending pop with R&amp;B and dance music. Their fandom, FANTASY, has remained loyal through the ups and downs of the competitive K-pop landscape. SF9 represents a group that balanced idol and acting careers effectively, with multiple members pursuing dual paths in music and drama.

El regreso de SF9 al escenario después de seis años tuvo un peso que iba mucho más allá de la nostalgia. En los años transcurridos, el grupo ha afrontado alistamientos, salidas y reestructuraciones que fácilmente podrían haber perturbado su química

SF9 en vivo en Londres: Un testimonio de reinvención y perseverancia

ALPHA DRIVE ONE, also shortened as ALD1, is an eight-member project boy group under WAKEONE. The lineup consists of Leo, Junseo, Arno, Geonwoo, Sangwon, Xinlong, Anxin, and Sanghyeon. The group was formed through Boys II Planet, continuing the survival-show project group model that has become central to modern K-pop fandom. Their early rollout included the pre-debut single &quot;Formula&quot; before their official 2026 debut, giving the team a staged introduction rather than a single launch moment. The fandom is known as ALLYZ. ALPHA DRIVE ONE is defined by its formation, lineup, debut structure, and five-year project framework, giving fans a clear sense of both the group&#x27;s origin and the limited-contract timeline around its future.

ALPHA DRIVE ONE

El grupo de ocho miembros – Junseo, Arno, Leo, Geonwoo, Sangwon, Xinlong, Anxin y Sanghyeon – se formó a través del programa de supervivencia BOYS II PLANET, donde cada uno se ganó su lugar entre una feroz competencia y atención global

Prepárate para ALPHA DRIVE ONE: fotos oficiales reveladas

La banda coreana Catch The Young ofreció una actuación dinámica en el Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival 2025, encendiendo el escenario con energía juvenil y provocando ensordecedores coros entre el público

La banda de pop-rock alternativo Catch The Young enciende el Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival

LOONA (이달의 소녀, &quot;Girl of the Month&quot;) is a girl group formed by Blockberry Creative with one of the most ambitious pre-debut projects in K-pop history. From 2016 to 2018, each of the twelve members was individually introduced with her own solo single, music video, and lore before the full group debuted in August 2018. This elaborate rollout created an intricate &quot;LOONAVERSE&quot; mythology that captivated fans who dissected every visual clue and narrative connection. LOONA&#x27;s music spans a remarkable range of styles — from Chuu&#x27;s bubbly &quot;Heart Attack&quot; to the cinematic grandeur of &quot;Butterfly&quot; to the girl-crush energy of &quot;PTT (Paint the Town).&quot; The group gained a uniquely devoted international fandom, Orbits, who turned LOONA into an internet phenomenon long before the group achieved mainstream domestic success. Despite significant company controversies and member departures, LOONA&#x27;s creative ambition and the quality of their discography have ensured their place in K-pop history as one of the most artistically inventive groups of their generation.

LOONA

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