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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

Featured MV of the Day: “I GOT YOU” by TWICE

Bucks up NCT stans. SM Entertainment has finally released MARK’s first solo single. His official debut is entitled 200. The A-side is the single itself, and the B-side is “200 (Minhyung’s Version).”

MARK of NCT Drops Jaw-Dropping Solo Debut Concept Photos! 

This American rendition of “Smoothie” by NCT Dream was shot live in Times Square in New York City. The dancers in question are “noonbeat,” a group of friends from New York City who are passionate about dance and K-pop. They’re one of hundreds of dance troupes around the world who are evangelizing the slick moves and hyper stylized choreography of the genre.

You following noonbeat? You should be.

From her renowned title as “human Chanel” to the viral hairpin look, BLACKPINK’s Jennie has taken charge in the world of K-pop fashion with her distinct sense of style and charm and her undeniable ability to make looks go absolutely viral. She’s done it once again with her recent collaboration with the South Korean luxury eyewear brand Gentle Monster and her new line ‘JENTLE SALON’.

Fashion Spotlight: JENNIE X GENTLE MONSTER - The Shades of the Summer

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Ling Qi from Fantasy Boys.

Is your birthday June 4? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

KIRARA is about energy, fun, and accepting who you are. Released in 2014, her debut album Rcts introduced the world to the glitchy, sample-heavy grooves of KIRARA. Three additional albums and even more EPs later, the Korean electronic musician is going stronger than ever.&nbsp;

Get to Know KIRARA

This week, the visual director for major South Korean record label Pledis Entertainment shared a disconcerting post. Working as the visual director for Pledis Entertainment is a big deal. The 17 year old company has launched

Harassment is rampant in the K-pop industry, and a major visual director is tired of it

2024 has marked a significant milestone for ATEEZ, the sensational boy group whose rise to fame seems unbounded. From smashing records on global charts to gracing the stage at Coachella, they've become synonymous with success. We even covered them in our April 2024 print issue – well before their new record dropped.

Is GOLDEN HOUR worth its weight in gold?

Former T-ara member Ahreum finds herself in hot water as authorities confirm she's been handed over to the prosecution on charges of child abuse.

Ex-T-ara Star Faces Prosecution in Shocking Child Abuse Scandal

Min Hee Jin, the CEO of NewJeans’ embattled label ADOR, made a significant move towards reconciliation with HYBE during a press conference held at the Korea Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, yesterday.

Min Hee Jin appears on TV. HYBE responds.

This is the first K-indie Spotlight that could properly be labeled as indie folk.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Shoe Shelf” by Playbook

The K-pop boy band GHOST9 made a major announcement

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