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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

Dari LOONA hingga evolusinya sebagai artis solo, Yves membuka kisah tentang perjalanannya, identitas kreatifnya, dan tantangan di balik pertumbuhannya dalam percakapan jujur tanpa filter di 2026

Self-Image Yves

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

Untuk Digital Cover terbaru kami, kami berbincang dengan HYUNMIN, TAEHWAN, SENA, JAEIN, dan RUKIA tentang debut mereka, menemukan warna musik mereka, menulis dan membentuk musik mereka sendiri, chemistry yang menyatukan mereka, dan ke mana mereka ingin membawa KEYVITUP selanjutnya

KEYVITUP - The KPOPWORLD Digital Cover

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 siap memulai babak baru. Menjelang tur dunia pertama mereka pada 2027, para rookie JYP Entertainment ini duduk bersama KPOPWORLD untuk membahas album baru mereka, KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1

KickFlip Bicara tentang KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1 Menjelang Tur Dunia Pertama

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

Ia mengajak kami menyelami proses penulisan di balik lagu penutup album, bagaimana ia berkembang sejak debut, dan apa yang membuatnya terus ingin melangkah lebih jauh

Temui Sang Member: Wawancara dengan SEO KYOUNGBAE dari CLOSE YOUR EYES – Selalu Makin Tinggi

Ia bercerita tentang pertama kali menemukan bossa nova, apa yang berubah baginya saat berkolaborasi dengan featured artist, dan di mana ia merasa paling terhubung dengan member lainnya

Temui Member: Wawancara dengan KENSHIN dari CLOSE YOUR EYES – Si Penghubung yang Ceria

&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

Dalam dunia K-pop, seringkali sulit menembus produksi yang berat dan vokal yang terpoles untuk sampai pada emosi manusia yang mentah di bawahnya

Ulasan 'Back to Life' – &TEAM Menembus Konsep Menuju Sesuatu yang Nyata

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

Berita

Ulasan 'Back to Life' – &TEAM Menembus Konsep Menuju Sesuatu yang Nyata

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

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