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は、新たな章を始める準備ができている。2027年に控える初のワールドツアーを前に、JYP Entertainmentの新星たちがKPOPWORLDに新作アルバム『KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1』について語った。

KickFlip、『KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1』について語る　初のワールドツアーを前に

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

アルバムのラストトラックの制作過程、デビュー後の成長、そしてさらに高みを目指し続ける原動力について語ってくれた

Meet The Member CLOSE YOUR EYESのSEO KYOUNGBAEにインタビュー ― ひたすら上を目指して

KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

KPOPWORLD #6 (KEYVITUP X VAYONN)

KPOPWORLD #5

KPOPWORLD #4

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

最新のデジタルカバーでは、HYUNMIN、TAEHWAN、SENA、JAEIN、RUKIAに、デビューのこと、自分たちらしいサウンドを見つけていく過程、自分たちの音楽を作り上げていくこと、5人をつなぐケミストリー、そしてKEYVITUPをこれからどこへ導いていきたいのかについて話を聞いた。

KEYVITUP - The KPOPWORLD デジタルカバー

初めてbossa novaに触れたときのこと、フィーチャリングアーティストとのコラボで何が変わったのか、そしてグループのメンバーたちと最もつながりを感じる瞬間について語る。

CLOSE YOUR EYESのKENSHINに聞く「Meet The Member」──遊び心あふれるつなぎ役

ジャズ・ファンクの名曲を自分たちらしく再解釈したことから、グループとともにパフォーマンスする上でジャズが教えてくれたことまで。JINGXIANGが、好奇心、エネルギー、そしてつながりについて語る

CLOSE YOUR EYESのMA JINGXIANGに聞く「Meet The Member」 ― 好奇心あふれる“カラー・チェイサー”

ATEEZ is an eight-member boy group formed by KQ Entertainment, consisting of Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho. They debuted in October 2018 with Treasure EP.1: All to Zero, launching a pirate-and-treasure storyline that gave their early music a cinematic frame. ATEEZ stood out because their performances felt oversized in the best way. Even before they had the company power of larger labels behind them, the group built attention through intense facial expressions, full-bodied choreography, live-stage energy, and songs designed to explode in concert. &quot;Wonderland,&quot; &quot;Answer,&quot; &quot;Guerrilla,&quot; &quot;Bouncy,&quot; and &quot;Crazy Form&quot; all show that instinct for scale: big chants, dramatic builds, and a sense that every chorus is meant to be shouted back. The members&#x27; roles support that theatrical style. Hongjoong anchors the group as leader and producer, Mingi gives the rap line a deep tone, Jongho brings unusually strong high notes, and San, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, and Wooyoung shape much of the performance identity. ATEEZ&#x27;s fanbase, ATINY, became known for strong international support, helping the group grow from a smaller-agency act into a major global touring name. ATEEZ&#x27;s significance comes from proving how far performance identity can carry a group when it is consistent. Their concepts can be loud, dark, playful, or rebellious, but the core remains theatrical and physical. They made intensity feel like a worldview, not just a comeback style.

ATEEZ

KQ Entertainmentは、ATEEZが2027年に6度目のワールドツアー「ZERO TO ALL」を開催すると発表した。

ATEEZ、2027年ワールドツアー「ZERO TO ALL」を発表

THE BOYZ is an eleven-member boy group formed by Cre.Ker Entertainment (now an independent group), debuting in December 2017. The group gained significant attention for their performance abilities, particularly after their appearance on the Mnet competition show &quot;Road to Kingdom&quot; in 2020, where they won first place with theatrical, visually stunning stages that showcased their storytelling through dance. Their &quot;Road to Kingdom&quot; victory was a turning point, elevating THE BOYZ from a mid-tier group to one of the most respected performance-focused acts in K-pop. Songs like &quot;The Stealer,&quot; &quot;THRILL RIDE,&quot; and &quot;MAVERICK&quot; have highlighted their versatility. THE BOYZ&#x27;s fandom, THE B, has grown steadily, supporting the group through sold-out concerts and strong album sales. The group is widely regarded as having some of the best synchronized choreography and stage presence in the industry. On March 19, 2026, nine members of The Boyz filed for the termination of their exclusive contracts with One Hundred Label, citing issues including unpaid settlements and a breakdown of trust. The agency disputed the claims and rejected the termination, resulting in a legal dispute between the parties. As of April 23, 2026, the court ruled in favor of the nine members, granting the boys an injunction to end the validity of their contracts. The members who were involved are officially free from their ties with One Hundred Label, however the last member still remains as of right now. The group is currently continuing forward as an independent group, being one of the most successful of their peers to make such move.

THE BOYZ

THE BOYZとして約10年を過ごした後、KEVIN MOONはソロアーティストとして新たな章へ。デビュー作『FREECHILD』を携えて、その第一歩を踏み出す

KEVIN MOONインタビュー――檻の中の鳥が自由を手にするまで

tripleS is a large-scale girl group under MODHAUS, designed around a rotating system of members, subunits, and fan participation. The full project is built around the idea of &quot;The Idol of All Possibilities,&quot; with members introduced over time and organized into different DIMENSION units. The group stands apart because its structure is part of the concept. Fans known as WAV participate through Gravity votes that can influence unit lineups and other project decisions, making tripleS one of the clearest examples of K-pop experimenting with decentralized and fan-directed group management. Musically, tripleS moves between sleek dance-pop, bright electronic pop, and more experimental unit sounds depending on which members are active in a given DIMENSION. That flexibility is the point: the group can present a full-team identity while also letting smaller units develop their own color. tripleS works as both a group and a system. Its rotating structure shapes the music, fandom, and release strategy, making the project unusual even in a K-pop landscape already familiar with subunits and survival-show teams.

tripleS

MODHAUS所属の24人組ガールズグループtripleSが、シングル「Andless」の発売発表とともに、3度目のワールドツアー＜ANDLESS＞をスタートさせた。

tripleS、シングル発売を前に＜ANDLESS＞ワールドツアーを始動

NCT WISH is a six-member boy group under SM Entertainment, serving as the final sub-unit of the NCT brand. The group was formed through the 2023 survival program NCT Universe: LASTART and officially debuted on February 21, 2024, with the single album &quot;Wish&quot;. Although the final lineup was originally announced as seven members, trainee Jungmin withdrew from the group on October 2, 2023, due to health concerns before the official debut. Consequently, the group moved forward with a six-member roster: Sion (Leader), Riku, Yushi, Jaehee, Ryo, and Sakuya. Characterized by a &quot;bright and fresh&quot; musical identity, NCT WISH has become a leading 5th-generation act, achieving million-seller status with their 2025 releases. They are currently preparing for their first full-length Korean album, Ode to Love, scheduled for release on April 20, 2026.

NCT WISH

NCT WISHが4枚目のミニアルバム『I SPY』をリリースすると同時に、2ndコンサートツアー『INTO THE WISH : Face Our WISH』の開催を発表した。

NCT WISH、『I SPY』をリリースし2ndコンサートツアーを発表

KATSEYE is a multinational girl group formed through the reality competition series Dream Academy, a collaboration between HYBE and Geffen Records. The group debuted in June 2024 with the single &quot;Debut&quot;. KATSEYE consists of six members from different countries: Daniela Avanzini, Lara Rajagopalan, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeong. The group was created to combine Kpop training with a global pop approach, featuring members from North America, Europe, and Asia. The group first gained attention through the documentary series The Debut: Dream Academy (or Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE on Netflix), which followed the trainees&#x27; journey during the Dream Academy project and the process of forming the final lineup. KATSEYE&#x27;s music blends elements of pop, dance, and K-pop-influenced production while targeting a global audience with multilingual promotion and international activities.

KATSEYE

KATSEYEのSophiaが、8月から続いていた活動休止を経て、2027年1月第1週からグループ活動を再開すると発表した。

KATSEYEのSophia、2027年1月にグループ活動を再開へ

HEYOONがソロ時代をラテンアメリカへ届ける「seriously on tour」を発表。11月から12月にかけて、ChileとBrazilで4公演を行う。

HEYOON、「seriously on tour」のラテンアメリカ公演日程を発表

TWICE is a nine-member girl group formed by JYP Entertainment through the survival show Sixteen. The lineup consists of Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu, with members from South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. They debuted in October 2015 with &quot;Like Ooh-Ahh,&quot; introducing the bright, kinetic identity that would make them one of the central girl groups of K-pop&#x27;s third generation. The group&#x27;s early rise was built on an unusually clear pop formula: big choruses, memorable gestures, colorful styling, and personalities that were easy for viewers to distinguish. A run led by &quot;Cheer Up&quot; and &quot;TT&quot; turned TWICE into a national-level phenomenon in Korea, while their Japanese members helped the group cross naturally into Japan&#x27;s idol and pop markets. Rather than relying on a single vocal or dance center, TWICE worked because the lineup felt balanced as a whole: playful, approachable, and tightly rehearsed. As the members grew older, TWICE gradually expanded beyond the cute and school-age image attached to their first hits. The move from &quot;Fancy&quot; through &quot;I Can&#x27;t Stop Me&quot; kept the group&#x27;s melodic accessibility while bringing in sleeker dance-pop, disco, synth-pop, and more mature performance styling. That evolution mattered because it let TWICE remain recognizable without staying frozen in their debut concept. TWICE also became one of the clearest examples of a K-pop girl group building a long international career without losing its domestic base. Their Korean and Japanese discographies developed side by side, and later global touring brought the group to arenas and stadiums far beyond East Asia. The fandom is known as ONCE, a name that matches the group&#x27;s long-running emphasis on mutual loyalty between the members and their audience. Their legacy is not only commercial. TWICE helped define what a modern large girl group could be: member-driven, visually bright, musically immediate, and durable enough to age into a second phase. They normalized the idea that a top K-pop girl group could keep all members active across many years, shift concepts without abandoning its core warmth, and still feel like a complete team even as individual members developed solo work, acting, modeling, and unit activities.

TWICE

新たな興行データにより、TWICEの&lt;THIS IS FOR&gt; World Tourがアメリカで女性アジア人アーティストによる最多売り上げツアーであることが正式に認定された

TWICEの<THIS IS FOR>、米国史上で女性アジア人アーティストによる最多売り上げツアーに

BTSのj-hopeが、自身のシグネチャーである“hobicore”の美学をNikeのアイコン的モデルAir Force 1に落とし込み、日本人デザイナーNIGOとタッグを組んだカラフルな新コラボレーションを発表

NIGOとj-hopeがNike Air Force 1にK-popテイストをプラス

SM創業者Lee Soo-manが復帰したA2O Entertainmentが、2026年10月12日にボーイズグループとガールズグループを同時にデビューさせると発表した

Lee Soo-manのA2O Entertainment、ボーイズグループとガールズグループを同時デビューへ

izna is a six-member girl group under WAKEONE and The Black Label which formed through the survival show I-LAND 2 N/a in 2024. The group consists of Mai, Bang Jeemin, Koko, Ryu Sarang, Choi Jungeun and Jeong Saebi, their group name and concept reflecting their limitless ability and potential. The members first took to the stage at the 2024 MAMA Awards, debuting shortly after with their first mini album N/a which featured self-titled track &quot;IZNA&quot; and dual promoted B-side &quot;TIMEBOMB&quot;. In 2025, izna had three comebacks, achieving music show wins for their respective singles SIGN and BEEP, along with title track “Mamma Mia” from their second mini album Not Just Pretty. The rookie group is known for consistent, high energy performances, well-rounded members and concept versatility, creating a fast and rising momentum as a standout of the fifth generation. After a strong debut year, they won &quot;Favorite Rising Star&quot; at the 2025 MAMA Awards and &quot;Best Performance&quot; at the 40th Golden Disc Awards. In early 2026, izna took home four wins from the D Awards, including &quot;Best Group&quot; and &quot;Best Song&quot; for their single &quot;SIGN&quot;. On June 8th, 2026 the group released their highly anticipated third mini album, Set The Tempo, with &quot;METRONOME&quot; serving as the title track. On June 9th it was announced that izna had signed with Republic Records for global promotions, the group extending their music and presence across the world.

izna

10月9日、WAKEONEのiznaが初のコンサートツアーを海外のTaipeiへと展開する

izna、初のコンサートツアー「WHO DAT GIRL?」を海外へ

新しいK-POPのリリースほど、1週間を乗り切る力をくれるものはない。今週も、その中から特に注目したい5曲をご紹介。

ATEEZ、2027年ワールドツアー「ZERO TO ALL」を発表

KEVIN MOONインタビュー――檻の中の鳥が自由を手にするまで

独家

KickFlip、『KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1』について語る　初のワールドツアーを前に

Meet The Member CLOSE YOUR EYESのSEO KYOUNGBAEにインタビュー ― ひたすら上を目指して

新闻

tripleS、シングル発売を前に＜ANDLESS＞ワールドツアーを始動

NCT WISH、『I SPY』をリリースし2ndコンサートツアーを発表

KATSEYEのSophia、2027年1月にグループ活動を再開へ

HEYOON、「seriously on tour」のラテンアメリカ公演日程を発表

TWICEの<THIS IS FOR>、米国史上で女性アジア人アーティストによる最多売り上げツアーに

NIGOとj-hopeがNike Air Force 1にK-popテイストをプラス

Lee Soo-manのA2O Entertainment、ボーイズグループとガールズグループを同時デビューへ

izna、初のコンサートツアー「WHO DAT GIRL?」を海外へ

Comeback Corner: YESUNG、ONEW、HWANG MIN HYUN ほか

杂志

トレンド

Latest Issue

KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

Originals

KPOP TOP 10 / 2nd week of October 2026

Today's KPOP updates / October 7

KPOP TOP 10 / 1st week of October 2026

KPOP TOP 10 / 4th week of September 2026

Cart