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Programado para tomar el Alamodome del 28 al 31 de oct. de 2026

KPOPWORLD Festival & Worldwide Dance Competition

idntt (아이덴티티; read as identity) is an upcoming 24-member boy group under MODHAUS. They are set to make their debut sometime in 2026. The group consists of members divided into 3 rotational sub-units consisting of 8 members each - uneverm8t, yesw8are and itsnotov8r.

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Para su nuevo álbum &lt;itsnotover&gt;, idntt se sentó con KPOPWORLD para hablar sobre de dónde vienen, lo que este grupo les ha exigido y aquello a lo que se niegan a renunciar

idntt: La portada digital de KPOPWORLD

EPEX [‘i:peks] (이펙스), formerly known as C9ROOKIES (C9루키즈) is a 7-member South Korean boy group under C9 Entertainment, consisting of Wish, MU, A-Min, Baekseung, Ayden, Yewang, and Jeff. On November 21, 2025, it was announced that Keum had left the group. They debuted on June 8, 2021, with their first EP album, BIPOLAR Pt.1 : 불안의 서 (Prelude of Anxiety)

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Cerrar una trilogía es fácil. Cerrarla devolviéndole la historia a las personas que la vivieron es otra cosa. Youth: Epilogue de EPEX pone fin a dos años y tres álbumes de narrativa sobre el crecimiento

EPEX habla sobre Youth Epilogue, la autoría y el crecimiento

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.

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El 14 de julio, la marca de inner beauty LifePharm anunció que el grupo genderless XLOV se convertirá en sus nuevos Global Ambassadors. La marca es conocida por su línea viral de suplementos dietéticos Mood Change Alpha Plus, descrita como self-care para idols del K-pop.

XLOV Anunciados como Embajadores de la Marca de Inner Beauty LifePharm

El sistema de contratos del K-pop ha experimentado muchos cambios desde los inicios de la industria en la década de 1990. Desde los “contratos esclavitud” de 13 años hasta un plazo reducido de siete años, con opciones de renegociación

El sistema de contratos del K-pop, explicado — y por qué tantos artistas están dejando las grandes discográficas

El debate en torno al momento actual del K-pop con el EDM pasa por alto algo fundamental: la música de baile nunca se fue de verdad. En su último reportaje, Chyenne Tatum recorre las raíces electrónicas del género, desde los sonidos influenciados por el house de los grupos de primera generación hasta la era del deep house de 2015

El EDM en el K-pop no es una tendencia nueva, pero está viviendo un renacimiento

Cada semana, KPOPWORLD mira más allá de los titulares para examinar qué cambió realmente en el K-pop — y por qué importa

La semana pasada en K-pop, interpretada (26 de abril - 1 de mayo de 2026)

MAMAMOO is a four-member vocal powerhouse girl group formed by RBW Entertainment, debuting in June 2014. Consisting of Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa, the group immediately stood out for their exceptional live vocals, jazz and retro-influenced sound, and playful on-stage chemistry. Their debut track &quot;Mr. Ambiguous&quot; showcased a level of vocal ability rare among rookie groups and earned critical acclaim. Over the years, MAMAMOO built a reputation as one of K-pop&#x27;s most talented and entertaining live acts, with hits like &quot;Um Oh Ah Yeh,&quot; &quot;Décalcomanie,&quot; &quot;Starry Night,&quot; and &quot;HIP.&quot; Each member has also found significant solo success, with Hwasa in particular becoming a cultural icon. The group&#x27;s fandom, MooMoo, appreciates their authenticity and musicality. Though members eventually moved to different agencies, MAMAMOO has continued to reunite for group activities, proving the strength of their bond.

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MAMAMOO están de vuelta — y se presentarán en arenas. Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In y Hwa Sa han confirmado una gira de siete fechas por Estados Unidos este agosto, su primera gira completa en grupo en el país en años: Nueva York, Chicago, Los Ángeles y más están en la ruta

MAMAMOO anuncian gira por Estados Unidos 2026 para celebrar el 12.º aniversario y la reunión del grupo

La sección Comeback Corner de esta semana recorre casi 15 años de K-pop en una sola playlist

Comeback Corner: 82MAJOR, NEXZ, LEE CHAEYEON & More

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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ILLIT han vuelto: y no van a esperar a que des el primer paso. El cuarto miniálbum MAMIHLAPINATAPAI ya está disponible, con el sencillo principal "It's Me" como eje —la primera incursión del grupo en el techno y su declaración más audaz hasta la fecha

ILLIT toman la iniciativa con su nuevo miniálbum MAMIHLAPINATAPAI

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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TOMORROW X TOGETHER llevarán su concierto del 7º aniversario a cines de todo el mundo el 24 de mayo — y si no estás en Corea o Japón, esta es tu única oportunidad de verlo en directo

TOMORROW X TOGETHER Llevará su Concierto del 7º Aniversario a Cines de Todo el Mundo

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;

CIX se disuelven después de siete años. C9 Entertainment confirmó que los contratos de los cuatro miembros expirarán en las próximas cinco semanas: BX y Seunghun el 30 de abril, Yonghee antes de su incorporación al servicio militar el 11 de mayo, y Hyunsuk el 31 de mayo al terminar de rodar un drama

CIX se disuelven después de siete años

Para celebrar su mini álbum debut [QtoresQ], KB, JISUNG y NINE nos llevan dentro de cada pista: las decisiones creativas, los momentos personales y la historia detrás del nombre que lo conecta todo. El comentario exclusivo pista por pista de QQQ con KPOPWORLD ya está disponible

Pista por pista con KPOPWORLD: QQQ desglosan [QtoresQ]

TOMORROW X TOGETHER y UNICEF han lanzado "TOGETHER FOR TOMORROW" – una campaña global centrada en la salud mental y el bienestar de los jóvenes. La iniciativa reúne a TXT con la Korean Committee for UNICEF y BIGHIT MUSIC para crear un espacio donde los jóvenes puedan hablar abiertamente sobre cómo se sienten y pedir ayuda cuando la necesiten

TOGETHER FOR TOMORROW: TXT y UNICEF lanzan campaña global sobre salud mental juvenil

HYBE ha registrado sus mayores ingresos para un primer trimestre – KRW 698.3 billion – y la cifra principal solo cuenta parte de la historia. Como se esperaba, el regreso de BTS con ARIRANG hizo la mayor parte del trabajo, casi duplicando los ingresos por música grabada interanual

HYBE Publica ingresos récord en el primer trimestre mientras el regreso de BTS impulsa un crecimiento explosivo

ATEEZ is an eight-member boy group formed by KQ Entertainment, consisting of Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho. They debuted in October 2018 with Treasure EP.1: All to Zero, launching a pirate-and-treasure storyline that gave their early music a cinematic frame. ATEEZ stood out because their performances felt oversized in the best way. Even before they had the company power of larger labels behind them, the group built attention through intense facial expressions, full-bodied choreography, live-stage energy, and songs designed to explode in concert. &quot;Wonderland,&quot; &quot;Answer,&quot; &quot;Guerrilla,&quot; &quot;Bouncy,&quot; and &quot;Crazy Form&quot; all show that instinct for scale: big chants, dramatic builds, and a sense that every chorus is meant to be shouted back. The members&#x27; roles support that theatrical style. Hongjoong anchors the group as leader and producer, Mingi gives the rap line a deep tone, Jongho brings unusually strong high notes, and San, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, and Wooyoung shape much of the performance identity. ATEEZ&#x27;s fanbase, ATINY, became known for strong international support, helping the group grow from a smaller-agency act into a major global touring name. ATEEZ&#x27;s significance comes from proving how far performance identity can carry a group when it is consistent. Their concepts can be loud, dark, playful, or rebellious, but the core remains theatrical and physical. They made intensity feel like a worldview, not just a comeback style.

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ATEEZ se dirigen a Roma. El grupo ha sido confirmado para Rock In Roma el 8 de julio —su primer concierto europeo de 2026 y un auténtico hito: serán el primer acto de K-pop en actuar en el festival desde su lanzamiento en 2009

ATEEZ hará historia en Rock In Roma cuando el festival reserve su primer acto de K-pop

EXO is a South Korean-Chinese boy group formed by SM Entertainment in 2012. Originally debuting as two subunits — EXO-K (Korean) and EXO-M (Chinese) — the group quickly became one of the biggest acts in K-pop history with hits like &quot;Growl,&quot; &quot;Call Me Baby,&quot; and &quot;Monster.&quot; Their synchronized choreography, powerful vocals, and theatrical concepts helped define the third generation of K-pop and earned them the nickname &quot;Kings of K-pop.&quot; Over the years, EXO has sold millions of albums, held massive world tours, and seen their members flourish in solo careers spanning music, acting, and variety shows. Members like Baekhyun, D.O., and Chen have become household names in South Korea. Despite mandatory military enlistments creating periods of group inactivity, EXO&#x27;s dedicated fanbase, known as EXO-L, has remained fiercely loyal, ensuring the group&#x27;s legacy endures well into the 2020s.

Treinta y dos mil personas en tres noches en Seúl. Un álbum que vendió un millón de copias logrado con tres miembros menos. Una base de fans que ha resistido enlistamientos militares, disputas legales y años sin comeback —y aun así respondió presente

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