KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

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

LOONAからソロアーティストとしての進化まで。Yvesが自身の歩み、創作のアイデンティティ、そして成長の裏にある苦悩について、2026年の率直で飾らない会話の中で語る。

Yvesのセルフイメージ

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

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が新たな章を始動する準備を整えた。2027年の初ワールドツアーを前に、JYP Entertainmentの新人グループはKPOPWORLDに、ニューアルバム『KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1』について語った。

KickFlipがKICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1を語る、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

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

Jeon Somi, born Ennik Somi Douma, has made a remarkable journey from reality TV contestant to one of K-pop’s leading soloists.

Jeon Somi: Superstar Soloist

K-pop stars often develop close and supportive relationships with their long-time managers, and SHINee's Key and Taemin are no exception.

Watch the Moment when SHINee's Key and Taemin took on the role of matchmakers for their manager

BLACKPINK's Jennie is currently facing dating rumors with GOT7's BamBam after the two K-pop stars were spotted dining together at Sushi Park, a Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles.

Watch the moment when V and Jennie were reportedly seen enjoying a romantic stroll in Paris

We’re cruising through the 2020s at crazy speed. It feels like only yesterday we were celebrating the start of a new decade.

Xdinary Heroes’ may have gone too far in ‘Troubleshooting’ concept photos

Watch the Moment BTS' Jin blew a flying kiss at Lee Yi Kyung's request at the 2019 MAMA Awards

Western musicians could stand to learn a thing or two from Korean Indie. Whether it’s indie rock or a gentle folk-singer/songwriter track like this one from Kimhwol, brilliant touches and genre innovations abound.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Love, Heart, Faith” by Kimhwol

MAMAMOO’s Hwasa is one of the most versatile and strong female soloists of today’s times.

Hwasa ‘Na’ - An ideology of “I, Me and Myself” wrapped in foot thumping beats

A tale of winter ballads: EXO Edition

There’s a reason why GoryMurgy is being described as Seoul’s indie rock darlings. GoryMurgy takes garage rock, douses it in artsy reverb, and dials the energy up to eleven and makes it anthemic.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Mammal Tree” by GoryMurgy

Mnet's Road to Kingdom, the survival program that propelled many boy groups to fame, is set to make its return for a second season this September, hosted by Taemin of SHINee.

Watch the Moment when THE BOYZ' performed "CHECKMATE" on Road to Kingdom

EVNNEはリミックスプロジェクト第3弾をリリースしました。今回はDJ兼プロデューサーのarconとコラボし、デビュー曲「TROUBLE」を再解釈しています。

Celebrity

Jeon Somi: Superstar Soloist

Watch the Moment when SHINee's Key and Taemin took on the role of matchmakers for their manager

Watch the moment when V and Jennie were reportedly seen enjoying a romantic stroll in Paris

Top Solo K-pop Music Videos from the 2010s

Xdinary Heroes’ may have gone too far in ‘Troubleshooting’ concept photos

Watch the Moment BTS' Jin blew a flying kiss at Lee Yi Kyung's request at the 2019 MAMA Awards

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Love, Heart, Faith” by Kimhwol

Hwasa ‘Na’ - An ideology of “I, Me and Myself” wrapped in foot thumping beats

A tale of winter ballads: EXO Edition

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Mammal Tree” by GoryMurgy

Watch the Moment when THE BOYZ' performed "CHECKMATE" on Road to Kingdom

EVNNE、デビュー1周年を記念して「TROUBLE (arcon Remix)」をリリース

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