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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.

idntt

Untuk album baru mereka &lt;itsnotover&gt;, idntt duduk bersama KPOPWORLD untuk membahas perjalanan mereka sejauh ini, tuntutan grup ini terhadap mereka, dan apa yang tidak ingin mereka lepaskan

idntt: Sampul Digital 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)

EPEX

Menutup sebuah trilogi itu mudah. Menutupnya dengan menyerahkan kembali cerita itu kepada orang-orang yang menjalaninya adalah hal yang berbeda. Youth: Epilogue dari EPEX merangkum dua tahun dan tiga album cerita pendewasaan

EPEX Bicara Soal Youth Epilogue, Kepemilikan, dan Pertumbuhan

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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Pada 14 Juli, brand inner beauty LifePharm mengumumkan bahwa group genderless XLOV akan menjadi Global Ambassador terbaru mereka. Brand ini dikenal lewat rangkaian suplemen diet viral Mood Change Alpha Plus, yang digambarkan sebagai self-care untuk idol K-pop

XLOV Diumumkan sebagai Ambassador untuk Brand Inner Beauty LifePharm

Sistem kontrak K-pop telah mengalami banyak perubahan sejak industri ini lahir pada 1990-an. Dari “slave contracts” berdurasi 13 tahun hingga dipangkas menjadi tujuh tahun — dengan opsi renegosiasi

Sistem Kontrak K-pop, Dijelaskan – Dan Mengapa Begitu Banyak Artis Meninggalkan Label Besar

Sepuluh tahun lalu, konsep tur K-pop terlihat sangat berbeda. Tur dunia biasanya berarti beberapa arena di Asia, satu pemberhentian simbolis di AS jika beruntung, dan mungkin – jika peruntungan berpihak – satu malam di Eropa di tempat yang sebenarnya bukan dibangun untuk pop sama sekali

Tur K-Pop yang Mendefinisikan 2025

2025 dalam Visual: Estetika Konseptual Paling Mencolok Tahun Ini

Setiap tahun orang bilang video K-pop tak bisa jadi lebih besar atau lebih aneh, dan setiap tahun para sutradara membuktikan itu keliru. 2025 terasa bukan soal satu tren besar melainkan banyak pintu yang terbuka sekaligus

Visual K-Pop yang Wajib Dilihat di 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.

NMIXX

NMIXX Umumkan Tur Dunia Pertama &lsquo;EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER’ dengan Perhentian di Eropa dan Amerika Utara

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

Kenaikan HWASA tidak pernah mengikuti pola biasa. Dia tidak debut sebagai pusat yang jelas dalam grupnya, dia tidak cocok dengan citra idola perempuan yang diinginkan K-pop, dan dia jelas tidak membangun karier solonya dengan pilihan yang aman

Sebuah Perfect All-Kill dan Lagu Putus yang Sempurna: HWASA Merebut Kembali Tangga Lagu

Setiap tahun di K-pop selalu gaduh, tetapi 2025 bergerak dengan momentum yang berbeda — bukan satu momen eksplosif, melainkan rangkaian pergeseran yang perlahan mendorong industri ke wilayah baru

Perubahan Kunci yang Mendefinisikan K-pop pada 2025

Ada jenis magis tertentu yang hidup di “sisi lain” dari sebuah tracklist. Title tracks membawa beban: chart, playlist, koreo, konsep kampanye—semua keputusan yang harus masuk akal dalam jendela tiga menit

Beyond the Single: The 2025 Deep Cuts That Hit the Deepest

Boy groups tidak hanya mengoreksi arah pada 2025 — mereka sepenuhnya mengkalibrasi ulang. Tahun ini tidak didorong oleh skala, kegaduhan, atau teater, melainkan oleh niat: lagu-lagu yang terasa lebih tajam, lebih lapar, dan lebih sadar diri

Ringkasan Boy Group 2025

Lebih dari segalanya, 2025 membuatnya tak bisa dibantah bahwa girl groups masih menjadi mesin dari suara K-pop yang paling inventif

The 2025 Girl Group Round-up

Meaningful Stone bukan tipe artis yang mengejar kuantitas. Karyanya cenderung bergerak seperti riak daripada guncangan, terungkap perlahan hingga kamu menyadari beban emosionalnya sudah ada di dalam dirimu

Meaningful Stone merilis "Angel drop live"

Yang perlu diketahui tentang debut K-pop adalah mereka tidak pernah muncul begitu saja. Mereka mendarat di lanskap yang sudah sangat kompetitif, dan terus berubah sesuai ekspektasi global. Taruhannya belum pernah setinggi ini

Rookie yang Perlu Diingat: Kelas 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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Tur K-Pop yang Mendefinisikan 2025

2025 dalam Visual: Estetika Konseptual Paling Mencolok Tahun Ini

Visual K-Pop yang Wajib Dilihat di 2025

NMIXX Umumkan Tur Dunia Pertama ‘EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER’ dengan Perhentian di Eropa dan Amerika Utara

Sebuah Perfect All-Kill dan Lagu Putus yang Sempurna: HWASA Merebut Kembali Tangga Lagu

Perubahan Kunci yang Mendefinisikan K-pop pada 2025

Beyond the Single: The 2025 Deep Cuts That Hit the Deepest

Ringkasan Boy Group 2025

The 2025 Girl Group Round-up

Meaningful Stone merilis "Angel drop live"

Rookie yang Perlu Diingat: Kelas 2025

Krystal Kembali dengan “Solitary”

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