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KPOPWORLD #6 (KEYVITUP X VAYONN)

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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

Desde LOONA hasta su evolución como artista solista, Yves habla sobre su trayectoria, identidad creativa y los desafíos detrás de su crecimiento en una conversación honesta y sin filtros en 2026

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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, las rookies de JYP Entertainment se sientan con KPOPWORLD para hablar de su nuevo álbum KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1

KickFlip habla sobre 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

&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.

&TEAM

En el mundo del K-pop, puede resultar complicado distinguir, tras la producción intensa y las voces pulidas, las emociones humanas crudas que hay debajo

Reseña de ‘Back to Life’ – &TEAM va más allá del concepto y entra en algo real

Hace diez años, la idea de las giras de K-pop se veía muy diferente. Una gira mundial solía significar un par de arenas en Asia, una parada simbólica en Estados Unidos si tenías suerte y quizá —si las estrellas se alineaban— una noche en Europa en un recinto que no estaba pensado para el pop en absoluto

Las giras de K-pop que definieron 2025

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.

MAMAMOO

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.

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