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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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Dalam cerita cover cetak Issue 5 kami, MAKI dari &amp;TEAM berbicara jujur tentang rasanya jadi viral — dan kenapa itu lebih rumit daripada kelihatannya

DALAM REFLEKSI MAKI: &TEAM

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

MINHYUK selama ini dikenal lewat energinya di atas panggung bersama MONSTA X, tetapi Reaching menawarkan sesuatu yang lebih kalem. Dibangun di atas kehangatan, ketulusan, dan keinginan sederhana untuk terhubung

MINHYUK tentang “Reaching,” Musik yang Jujur, dan Apa Selanjutnya

BIGBANG is a South Korean boy group formed by YG Entertainment, debuting in 2006 and becoming one of the most influential acts in K-pop history. The current profile centers on G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung, with T.O.P and Seungri tied to earlier chapters of the group. The group&#x27;s importance comes from how strongly it changed expectations for idol music and image. BIGBANG made self-production, individual fashion identity, and genre-blending central to its appeal, with G-Dragon&#x27;s songwriting and public style playing a major role in the group&#x27;s reputation. Musically, BIGBANG moved through hip-hop, R&amp;B, electronic pop, ballads, and festival-sized dance tracks without losing a recognizable identity. Songs such as &quot;Lies,&quot; &quot;Haru Haru,&quot; &quot;Fantastic Baby,&quot; and &quot;Bang Bang Bang&quot; became reference points for later idol groups trying to balance mainstream hooks with stronger artist branding. The members also became major solo figures, which helped the group feel less like a standard idol team and more like a collection of distinct pop stars. That individual power brought both longevity and complications, especially as military service, controversies, and member departures changed the group&#x27;s public shape. The fandom is known as V.I.P. BIGBANG is a defining second-generation group whose impact on K-pop music, fashion, performance, and global ambition is difficult to separate from the genre&#x27;s modern history.

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G-Dragon menjadi rapper Asia pertama dalam sejarah Nike yang mendapatkan kolaborasi kreatif dengan Swoosh pada 2019 — bukan sekadar ambassadorship, melainkan kemitraan yang dibangun sepenuhnya berdasarkan logika estetikanya sendiri

Bagaimana G-Dragon Membangun Kemitraan Nike Paling Penting dalam Sejarah K-Pop

Stray Kids is an eight-member boy group under JYP Entertainment, consisting of Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. The group was introduced through the 2017 survival program Stray Kids and officially debuted in March 2018 with I Am Not, following the pre-debut release &quot;Hellevator.&quot; Former member Kim Woojin left in 2019. The group&#x27;s identity is unusually tied to self-production. Before debut, Bang Chan had already gathered the members around a team-first concept, and the production trio 3RACHA -- Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han -- became the engine behind much of Stray Kids&#x27; sound. That gave the group a different center of gravity from many idol acts: the music often felt like it came from inside the team rather than being assigned to them. Musically, Stray Kids are known for dense rap writing, aggressive electronic textures, sudden rhythmic switches, and choruses built for performance impact. &quot;God&#x27;s Menu,&quot; &quot;Back Door,&quot; &quot;Thunderous,&quot; &quot;Maniac,&quot; and &quot;S-Class&quot; made their style easy to identify: noisy in the intentional sense, but organized around hooks, slogans, and choreography that fans could immediately hold onto. Their lyrics often return to pressure, self-definition, ambition, and the awkward process of growing into confidence. The members&#x27; contrast is a major part of the group&#x27;s appeal. Bang Chan anchors the team as leader and producer; Changbin and Han give the rap line speed and personality; Lee Know, Hyunjin, and Felix shape the performance image; Seungmin and I.N bring clearer melodic balance. Rather than smoothing those differences out, Stray Kids usually lean into them, making their songs feel crowded, restless, and unmistakably theirs. Stray Kids became one of the defining global boy groups of the fourth generation, with a fandom known as STAY and major touring success across Asia, North America, Europe, and beyond. Their rise helped prove that a self-producing idol group could scale internationally while keeping a specific sonic fingerprint. Even when the group experiments with genre or language, the core idea remains stable: Stray Kids make high-impact pop out of tension, noise, teamwork, and control.

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JYP Entertainment telah mengumumkan bahwa Stray Kids akan merilis album digital baru, ‘SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt. 1’, pada 1 Agustus 2026 sebagai bagian dari perayaan “STAYweeK” grup tersebut. Dipimpin oleh versi Korea baru dari rilisan Jepang 2023 “Battle Ground”

Stray Kids Akan Merilis ‘SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt. 1’ pada 1 Agustus

Jalan David Yong masuk ke dunia K-pop tidak mengikuti pola idol pada umumnya. Setelah mengenal genre ini lewat BIGBANG dan TWICE, pengusaha asal Singapura itu memanfaatkan bertahun-tahun pelatihan vokal saat ia mulai belajar bahasa Korea, les dance, dan rekaman di Seoul

Dari Penggemar ke Eksekutif Artis: David Yong tentang Perjalanannya di K-pop

Rilisan K-pop minggu ini menghadirkan anthem musim panas, comeback yang dreamy, suara yang hipnotis, dan pop terinspirasi Y2K — dari aespa dan Dino hingga Red Velvet, TWS, BABYMONSTER, dan HEART OF WOMAN.&nbsp;

Comeback Corner: aespa, Red Velvet, TWS & More

Rilisan K-pop minggu ini merangkul akhir, nostalgia, dan awal yang baru, mulai dari perpisahan KARD hingga pendekatan khas POW, ONEWE, NouerA, dan P1Harmony terhadap musim panas dan masa lalu. Simak rangkuman terbaru kami di Comeback Corner minggu ini.

Comeback Corner: KARD, ONEWE, POW & More

Tak ada kekurangan keseruan musim panas dengan rilisan K-pop minggu ini — dari manisnya energi ceria fromis_9 hingga nuansa Y2K yang berani dan percaya diri dari Hyolyn, ini adalah campuran beragam antara yang imut dan yang spicy

Comeback Corner: U-KNOW, WONHO, HYOLYN & More

Dari visual cerah BBGIRLS hingga lanskap kota yang diguyur hujan milik Sunmi, rilisan K-pop pekan lalu menjelajahi berbagai musim dan era, dipimpin oleh idntt, Dino dari SEVENTEEN (sebagai Picheolin), dan duo veteran SUPER JUNIOR

Comeback Corner: idntt, SUNMI, Dino & More

&nbsp;Kesibukan musim panas ini terus berlanjut dengan bass house dari RIIZE, dance-pop-country dari BABYMONSTER, rilisan yang menggoda dari i-dle, nuansa teen-crush Y2K dari Pagaehun, serta R&amp;B/hip-hop segar produksi Pharrell dari V8 milik SEVENTEEN&nbsp;

Comeback Corner: i-dle, BABYMONSTER, RIIZE & More

Dua sub-unit — #V8 dan #UAU — dengan sentuhan musim panas yang benar-benar berbeda, rilisan Jepang baru dari #ONEUS, nuansa yang mengejutkan lebih gelap untuk #UDTT, dan #OMEGAX memberi saran yang pas bagi pendengar yang butuh detoks dari tekanan hidup

Comeback Corner: V8, UAU, ONEUS & More

Rilisan K-pop minggu ini sangat kental dengan nuansa terinspirasi ’90-an, mulai dari remake Eurobeat NCT WISH dan R&amp;B lembut PRIMROSE hingga debut synth-pop VAYONN dan sentuhan bossa nova AxMxP. Ryeowook juga menandai anniversary solo-nya dengan menjelajahi pop-rock

Comeback Corner: NCT WISH, VAYONN, AxMxP & More

Nostalgia second-gen sedang benar-benar terasa: Secret kembali setelah 12 tahun dengan lagu yang mengambil sampel Vivaldi, JeA meluncurkan proyek solo pertama yang ia garap sendiri, A-Plus menghidupkan kembali nuansa pop drama Korea pertengahan 2010-an, JUN. K kembali ke R&amp;B, dan HOSHI membawakan energi dance R&amp;B khas awal 2000-an

Comeback Corner: JUN. K, HOSHI, USPEER & More

Setelah satu dekade bersama THE BOYZ, Jacob akhirnya debut solo dengan lagu romantis yang pelan. Samuel memadukan reggaeton dan K-pop secara natural, izna memulai musim panas, dan JAY B sekali lagi membuktikan bahwa warna musik solonya berbeda dari GOT7&nbsp;

Comeback Corner: izna, Samuel, THE BOYZ’s Jacob & More

Raja-raja house music K-pop kembali, seorang legenda generasi pertama terbang solo untuk pertama kalinya dalam 25 tahun, dan penantian satu dekade untuk musik baru XIA akhirnya berakhir. Comeback Corner minggu ini terasa berbobot — rangkuman lengkapnya kini sudah tayang

Comeback Corner: SHINee, MEOVV, BoA, & More

Mantan member ZB1 dan EVNNE debut ulang sebagai AND2BLE dengan sesuatu yang ingin mereka buktikan. XLOV kembali dengan langkah pertama mereka ke musik dance, ditemani Han Sohee

Comeback Corner