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&amp;TEAM is a nine-member Japanese boy group under YX Labels (formerly HYBE Labels Japan). The group was formed through the survival program &quot;&amp;Audition - The Howling&quot; and debuted in December 2022 with their first extended play &quot;First Howling: Me&quot;. The group consists of EJ, Fuma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki, with EJ serving as the leader. Several members, including K, Nicholas, EJ, and Taki, previously participated in the survival show I-LAND before being selected for HYBE&#x27;s Japanese global debut project. Before their official debut, the group released the digital single Under the Skin, which introduced their storyline and concept. Their debut EP, First Howling,e followed shortly afterward, marking the beginning of the group&#x27;s &quot;First Howling&quot; series of releases. Although primarily active in Japan, &amp;TEAM promoted internationally and later expanded into Korea with Korean-language releases and promotions. Their fandom name is LUNÉ, representing fans who support the group like the moon lighting the night sky.

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Las primeras actuaciones de &amp;TEAM en Estados Unidos no fueron solo un debut en KCON, sino una prueba. En el Artist Stage, el grupo actuó ante una multitud abarrotada, pegada a las vallas.

El debut de &TEAM en KCON 2026 destaca

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.

TNX han pasado cuatro años construyendo una reputación basada en la performance. Con "Die Another Day", salieron a buscarla en un terreno nuevo

TNX Hablan de Rock, Voces en vivo y de no contenerse

Más allá del K-pop, géneros del sudeste asiático como el P-pop están ganando atención internacional. Al frente de este impulso está la boy band SB19, que llega a San Antonio para mostrar exactamente por qué

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: SB19

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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Desde su debut en enero de 2025, XLOV han convertido el estilismo sin género en la base de toda su identidad, no solo en un look al que un miembro recurre de vez en cuando

Cómo el estilismo sin género de XLOV está rompiendo el molde del K-pop

WHIB is a seven-member boy group under C-JeS Entertainment, consisting of members Kim Junmin, Haseung, Jinbeom, UGeon, Leejeong, Jaeha, and Wonjun. Originally an octet, they debuted on November 8, 2023, with the single album Cut-Out. The group was first teased in November 2021 as the trainee group M.I.C, which stood for “Made in C-JeS.” On September 7, 2023, it was revealed that the group would debut as an eight-member group under the name WHIB, along with introductions to the new members. In 2025, members LeeJeong, Junmin and Wonjun competed on the Mnet survival show Boys II Planet, ranking 12th, 13th, and 62nd, respectively. On October 16, it was announced that member Inhong had departed from the group. WHIB released their first mini album, ROCK THE NATION, on January 29, 2026.

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Compositor y letrista dentro del grupo, JUNMIN aborda la música desde la melodía, al mismo tiempo que abraza la capacidad de WHIB para moverse entre distintos sonidos y estilos

Una entrevista con KIM JUNMIN de WHIB: el creador musical con oído para la melodía

2025 en lo visual: Las estéticas conceptuales más llamativas del año

Cada año alguien dice que los vídeos de K-pop no pueden ser más grandes o más extraños, y cada año los directores demuestran lo contrario. 2025 no se sintió como una gran tendencia única, sino más bien como muchas puertas abriéndose al mismo tiempo.

Los visuales imprescindibles del K-pop en 2025

NMIXX is a six-member girl group debuted by JYP Entertainment in February 2022. The group — consisting of Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Jinni (who later departed), Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin — introduced a bold musical concept they call &quot;MIXX POP,&quot; which involves blending multiple genres within a single song. Their debut track &quot;O.O&quot; was polarizing but undeniably attention-grabbing, layering pop, hip-hop, and rock into one unpredictable ride. Since debut, NMIXX has refined their signature sound while maintaining its adventurous spirit, with tracks like &quot;Dash&quot; and &quot;Love Me Like This&quot; earning broader commercial appeal. The group is particularly noted for their outstanding live vocal abilities — widely considered among the strongest of any fourth-generation girl group. Their fandom, NSWer, has rallied behind the group&#x27;s unique artistic vision. NMIXX represents JYP Entertainment&#x27;s willingness to experiment and push the boundaries of what a K-pop girl group can sound like.

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NMIXX anuncian su primera gira mundial ‘EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER’ con paradas en Europa y Norteamérica

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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El ascenso de HWASA nunca siguió la trayectoria habitual. No debutó como el centro obvio de su grupo, no encajó perfectamente en la imagen que el K-pop suele tener de una idol femenina, y desde luego no cimentó su carrera en solitario con decisiones seguras.

Un perfect all-kill y una canción perfecta de ruptura: HWASA recupera las listas

Cada año en el K-pop es ruidoso, pero 2025 se movió con otro tipo de impulso: no fue un momento explosivo, sino una serie de cambios que empujaron en silencio a la industria hacia nuevos territorios

Cambios clave que definieron el K-pop en 2025

Hay un tipo particular de magia que vive al “otro” lado de una lista de canciones. Las title tracks cargan con la presión: charts, playlists, coreo, conceptos de campaña, todas las decisiones que tienen que encajar en una ventana de tres minutos

Más allá del single: las deep cuts de 2025 que pegaron más fuerte

Los grupos de chicos no solo corrigieron el rumbo en 2025: se recalibraron por completo. El año no estuvo impulsado por la escala, el ruido o la teatralidad, sino por la intención: canciones que sonaban más afiladas, hambrientas y conscientes de sí mismas

Resumen de los grupos de chicos de 2025

Más que nada, 2025 dejó imposible negar que los girl groups siguen siendo el motor de los sonidos más inventivos del K-pop

Balance de 2025 de los grupos femeninos

Meaningful Stone nunca ha sido el tipo de artista que persigue el volumen. Su trabajo tiende a moverse en ondas más que en sacudidas, desplegándose lentamente hasta que te das cuenta de que el peso emocional ya está presente.

Meaningful Stone lanza "Angel drop live"

Lo que pasa con los debuts en K-pop es que nunca llegan en el vacío. Aparecen en un paisaje que ya es hipercompetitivo y que cambia constantemente según las expectativas globales. La apuesta nunca ha sido tan alta.

Rookies para recordar: La clase de 2025

f(x) is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, centered on Victoria, Amber, Luna, and Krystal, with Sulli part of the group&#x27;s earlier history. They debuted in 2009 with &quot;LA chA TA.&quot; The group became one of K-pop&#x27;s clearest examples of a musically experimental idol act. f(x) often worked with electronic pop, synth textures, unusual song structures, and fashion-forward styling, creating a reputation that was cooler and more art-pop leaning than many girl groups of the same era. Albums such as Pink Tape and 4 Walls helped cement that reputation, especially among fans who valued cohesive concepts and less predictable production. The group&#x27;s image also benefited from the members&#x27; distinct public roles: Victoria&#x27;s performance and variety presence, Amber&#x27;s androgynous image, Luna&#x27;s vocals, Krystal&#x27;s cool visual identity, and Sulli&#x27;s early prominence. The fandom is known as MeU. f(x) has not followed a normal active-group path in recent years, but their influence remains strong because they showed how experimental production and idol-pop accessibility could sit together.

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Krystal Regresa con “Solitary”

Dreamcatcher is a seven-member girl group formed by Dreamcatcher Company (formerly Happy Face Entertainment), debuting in January 2017. The group — JiU, SuA, Siyeon, Handong, Yoohyeon, Dami, and Gahyeon — originally debuted as MINX in 2014 before rebranding with a completely new concept. Dreamcatcher&#x27;s defining innovation was bringing rock and metal-influenced music into K-pop&#x27;s girl group space, a daring move that set them apart from virtually every other act in the industry. With tracks like &quot;Chase Me,&quot; &quot;Good Night,&quot; &quot;Piri,&quot; &quot;Scream,&quot; and &quot;MAISON,&quot; Dreamcatcher crafted a discography rooted in rock, EDM, and gothic horror concepts that felt genuinely unique. Their music incorporates electric guitars, heavy percussion, and dramatic arrangements rarely heard in K-pop girl group music. While their unconventional sound initially limited their domestic success, Dreamcatcher built one of the most passionate and dedicated international fanbases in K-pop — InSomnia. They are a beloved example of how artistic conviction and willingness to challenge genre boundaries can create a lasting legacy, even outside the mainstream.

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