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TNX (an acronym for The New Six) is a five-member boy group under P NATION. Originally debuting as six members, the group was formed through the SBS survival program LOUD, a collaboration project between J.Y. Park and PSY. They officially debuted on May 17, 2022 with their first mini album Way Up. The group’s lineup was finalized during the finale of LOUD in 2021, where Kyung Jun, Tae Hun, Hyun Soo, Jun Hyeok, Hwi, Sung Jun, and Tanaka Koki were selected for P NATION’s upcoming boy group. However, in January 2022, P NATION announced that Tanaka Koki would not debut with the team in order to continue training, leading the group to debut as six members under the name TNX. On their debut day, they also introduced their fandom name THX, meaning “Together with TNX.” Following their debut, TNX continued building their discography with releases such as Love Never Dies, Boyhood, and the digital single &quot;Fuego&quot;, while also participating in the survival competition Road to Kingdom : Ace of Ace in 2024. During this period, member Jun Hyeok temporarily paused activities due to anxiety before later returning to the group. In October 2024, it was announced that member Kyung Jun would enlist in the military and depart from the group following the completion of his service, reducing TNX to five members. The group continued activities with releases including the mini album For Real? in 2025 and the digital single &quot;Call Me Back&quot; in 2026, maintaining their growth under P NATION.

TNXは4年間、パフォーマンスで評価を築いてきた。「Die Another Day」で彼らは、その評価をロックという新たな場所で探し求めた

TNX、ロック、ライブボーカル、そして一切手を抜かない姿勢を語る

K-popを超えて、P-popのような東南アジア発のジャンルが国際的な注目を集めている。その先頭を走るのがボーイバンドSB19で、彼らはサンアントニオで、その理由をまさに見せてくれる。

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: SB19

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.

XLOV

2025年1月のデビュー以来、XLOVは、ジェンダーレスなスタイリングをメンバーの誰かが時々選ぶルックではなく、グループ全体のアイデンティティの土台として築いてきた。

XLOVのジェンダーレスなスタイリングがK-POPの型を打ち破る理由

WHIB is a seven-member boy group under C-JeS Entertainment, consisting of members Kim Junmin, Haseung, Jinbeom, UGeon, Leejeong, Jaeha, and Wonjun. Originally an octet, they debuted on November 8, 2023, with the single album Cut-Out. The group was first teased in November 2021 as the trainee group M.I.C, which stood for “Made in C-JeS.” On September 7, 2023, it was revealed that the group would debut as an eight-member group under the name WHIB, along with introductions to the new members. In 2025, members LeeJeong, Junmin and Wonjun competed on the Mnet survival show Boys II Planet, ranking 12th, 13th, and 62nd, respectively. On October 16, it was announced that member Inhong had departed from the group. WHIB released their first mini album, ROCK THE NATION, on January 29, 2026.

WHIB

グループ内で作詞・作曲を手がけるJUNMINは、メロディから音楽を組み立てる一方で、WHIBがさまざまなサウンドやスタイルを行き来できる強みも大切にしている

WHIBのKIM JUNMINへのインタビュー – メロディ重視のミュージックメイカー

Jay Park が初開催となる KPOPWORLD Festival のヘッドライナーを務める。その背景にある彼の歩みを知っていれば、この起用がいかに納得できるかがわかるはずだ。

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlights: Jay Park

WAYF BOYSのデビューMVは、走る車内での言い争いから始まり、最後はメンバーが警察の前でズボンを下ろして終わる――その間に、グループの主張ははっきりと伝わってくる

WAYF BOYSは、もう勝ったかのようにデビューした

7人組グループ、SEOHEE、SEOYEON、ELENA、JIA、SAKI、SEAH、YI HANIが、HYBEのABDレーベル初のアーティストとして本日、デビューEP『TUNE &amp; PLAY』をリリースし、正式デビューを果たした

TUIDEが『TUNE & PLAY』で正式デビュー

HYBE × GeffenのWORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECEは2月24日にABEMAで配信開始 — 2026年に米国デビューを予定する4人組グローバルガールグループを完成させるための最後の1枠が残されている

日本からロサンゼルスへ：HYBE × Geffenが探る『The Final Piece』の舞台裏

AtHeart is a seven-member girl group under Titan Content. The lineup consists of Arin, Michi, Katelyn, Bome, Seohyeon, Aurora, and Nahyun. The group introduced its members gradually from 2024 into 2025, released the pre-debut single Good Girl (AtHeart), and officially debuted on August 13, 2025 with Plot Twist. Their fandom is known as Heartbeat. AtHeart&#x27;s early identity centers on polished pop, individual member visibility, and a social-media-friendly rollout that lets each member show a distinct personality. After debut, the group expanded the Plot Twist era with Plot Twist (English ver.) and Plot Twist (Remixes), then continued with singles such as Shut Up and Butterfly Doors.

AtHeart

AtHeartがシネマティックなEP『Plot Twist』で大胆にデビュー

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

idntt、同名ミニアルバムとともに初のサブユニット「unevermet」を始動

Cortis, is a South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Music. The group consists of five members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho. They debuted on August 18, 2025, with the digital single “What You Want&quot; followed by their first EP, &quot;Color Outside the Lines&quot;. The group’s name is derived from the phrase “Color Outside the Lines,” reflecting their concept of creative freedom and nonconformity. Cortis has been promoted as a self-producing “creator crew,” with members participating in songwriting, choreography, and visual direction. Blending pop, hip-hop, and experimental elements, the group gained early attention for their performance skills, self-produced content, and strong rookie-year sales, establishing them as one of Big Hit Music’s newer generation acts.

CORTIS

First Reaction: CORTIS “GO!” – デビュー前からすでに自分たちのルールで動いている

CORTISに注目：BIGHIT MUSICの3組目のボーイズグループ、9月8日のデビューEPでK-pop界を揺るがす準備万端

BE BOYS is a six-member South Korean boy group formed under OAK Company. The group officially debuted on June 18, 2025, with their first mini album Be:1. The group’s introduction began on April 18, 2025, when OAK Company launched official social media accounts for its upcoming boy group. Member reveals followed in quick succession: Takuma was introduced first on April 19, followed by Hak Seong on April 20, Won Cheon on April 21, Yun Seo on April 22, Goo Hyun on April 23, and Min Joon on April 24, completing the six-member lineup ahead of their debut. On May 27, 2025, BE BOYS confirmed their debut plans with the mini album Be:1, which was released on June 18. Later that year, on November 25, they expanded their discography with their first digital single, &quot;Earth and Moon&quot;, marking their first comeback following debut. Continuing their activities into the next year, BE BOYS announced their first single album Be:2 on March 31, 2026. The release was scheduled for April 15, signaling the group’s ongoing development and musical progression. Continuing their activities into the next year, BE BOYS announced their first single album Be:2 on March 31, 2026. The release was scheduled for April 15, signaling the group’s ongoing development and musical progression.

Debut

WAYF BOYSは、もう勝ったかのようにデビューした

TUIDEが『TUNE & PLAY』で正式デビュー

日本からロサンゼルスへ：HYBE × Geffenが探る『The Final Piece』の舞台裏

AtHeartがシネマティックなEP『Plot Twist』で大胆にデビュー

idntt、同名ミニアルバムとともに初のサブユニット「unevermet」を始動

First Reaction: CORTIS “GO!” – デビュー前からすでに自分たちのルールで動いている

CORTISに注目：BIGHIT MUSICの3組目のボーイズグループ、9月8日のデビューEPでK-pop界を揺るがす準備万端

「BE BOYS: OAK会社の初のグループがいたずら、魅力、そして心を持ってデビュー」

「K-Popルーキーグループifeyeがデビューシングル「NERDY」で1000万回の視聴を突破」

「LINGLINGとSAAYが画期的なデビューを予告：リーンブランディングの新しい時代への一瞥」

「ホットデビュー：VVSが「ティー」で話題を呼ぶ」

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