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BIGBANG is a South Korean boy group formed by YG Entertainment, debuting in 2006 and becoming one of the most influential acts in K-pop history. The current profile centers on G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung, with T.O.P and Seungri tied to earlier chapters of the group. The group&#x27;s importance comes from how strongly it changed expectations for idol music and image. BIGBANG made self-production, individual fashion identity, and genre-blending central to its appeal, with G-Dragon&#x27;s songwriting and public style playing a major role in the group&#x27;s reputation. Musically, BIGBANG moved through hip-hop, R&amp;B, electronic pop, ballads, and festival-sized dance tracks without losing a recognizable identity. Songs such as &quot;Lies,&quot; &quot;Haru Haru,&quot; &quot;Fantastic Baby,&quot; and &quot;Bang Bang Bang&quot; became reference points for later idol groups trying to balance mainstream hooks with stronger artist branding. The members also became major solo figures, which helped the group feel less like a standard idol team and more like a collection of distinct pop stars. That individual power brought both longevity and complications, especially as military service, controversies, and member departures changed the group&#x27;s public shape. The fandom is known as V.I.P. BIGBANG is a defining second-generation group whose impact on K-pop music, fashion, performance, and global ambition is difficult to separate from the genre&#x27;s modern history.

BIGBANG

G-Dragonは2019年、Nikeの歴史上初めてSwooshとクリエイティブなコラボレーションを結んだアジア人ラッパーとなった。単なるアンバサダー契約ではなく、彼自身の美学に完全に基づいて構築されたパートナーシップだった。

G-DragonはいかにしてK-Pop史上最も重要なNikeとのパートナーシップを築いたのか

KiiiKiii is a five-member girl group under Starship Entertainment, consisting of Jiyu, Leesol, Sui, Haum, and Kya. The group began its rollout in 2025 with &quot;I Do Me&quot; and built its debut era around a confident, self-directed image. As a newer Starship group, KiiiKiii carries attention from the company&#x27;s girl-group history while needing a distinct identity of its own. Their early presentation leans youthful but assertive, with styling and performance choices that frame the members as a compact team rather than a loose collection of rookies. The fandom is known as TiiiKiii. KiiiKiii is still early in its career, but its debut identity is clear: a compact Starship girl group built around self-possession, youthful confidence, and a team image still being defined through its first releases.

KiiiKiii

ある種のマーケティング手法は、K-pop業界でおなじみのものになっている。初期のコンセプトフォトや映画のようなトレーラーから、ティーザー、マッシュアップに至るまで、新作アルバムには、発売前にファンがじっくり分析できる数々のコンテンツが用意される

K-popマーケティングの新時代：KiiiKiiiの旅行サイトが機能する理由

David YongのK-pop入りは、一般的なアイドルの王道ルートとは少し違う。BIGBANGやTWICEをきっかけにこのジャンルに触れたシンガポールの実業家は、長年にわたるボーカルトレーニングを土台に、韓国語の勉強、ダンスレッスン、そしてソウルでのレコーディングに挑んだ。

ファンからアーティスト兼エグゼクティブへ：David YongのK-popの歩み

NEXZ is a seven-member Japanese boy group formed by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Japan through the Japanese reality show Nizi Project Season 2. The group&#x27;s name means Next Z(G)eneration, and was coined by J.Y. Park to represent the wish for the group to lead JYPE into the future. The final episode premiered on December 15, 2023, revealing the debut lineup, ranked as follows: Tomoya, Haru, Yuki, Ken (So Geon), Yu, Yuhi (Hyui), and Seita. They debuted with the Korean song &quot;Ride the Vibe.&quot;

NEXZ

NEXZが2026年4月に「Mmchk」をリリースした際、7人組によるその年最初のカムバック作品は初週売上44万4,000枚超を記録し、キャリアハイを更新。Circle Chartのリテールアルバムチャートで首位を獲得し、韓国の音楽番組で初の1位にも輝いた。

NEXZ: 上にしか行く道はない

K-popグループや振付が見出しを席巻する一方で、韓国の音楽シーンでは、シンガーソングライターやインディペンデント・アーティストたちによる別の波が、自分たちのファン層を着実に広げている。DORIもその波の一人だが、意外な方向からその世界にたどり着いた。

DORI、色で語る

デビュー・ミニアルバム[QtoresQ]を記念して、KB、JISUNG、NINEが全曲をひとつずつ解説します — 制作上の判断、個人的な瞬間、そして全てをつなぐ名前の由来。QQQとKPOPWORLDによる独占トラック別コメントを今すぐチェック

KPOPWORLDとのトラック別解説：QQQが[QtoresQ]を語る

2025年末にリリースされたAngel drop (Live)は、Meaningful Stoneがもはや瞬間をそのまま保存しておくことに興味を持っていないことを示している

Meaningful Stone 動き続ける天使

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

WHIBの7人にとって、ファースト・ミニアルバムROCK THE NATIONは、集大成の瞬間として訪れた。2023年末にデビューして以来、グループは意図的にシングルアルバムの流れを重ねてきた—Cut-Out、Eternal Youth : Kick It、Rush of Joy、Bang Out—それぞれのリリースがパフォーマンス、サウンド、存在感の異なる手触りを試す場だった。しかし、初のミニアルバムへの移行はより重要な意味を持つ。それらの実験を一つの意図的な声明としてまとめる決断だ。

WHIB：方向性の一致と初のミニアルバム期への突入

Ifeye is a South Korean girl group formed by Hi-Hat Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Won Hwa-yeon, Taerin, Rahee, Kasia, Meu, and Sasha. The group debuted on April 8, 2025 with the Mini Album Erlu Blue.

ifeye

ifeyeは3枚目のEP「As if」を携えて戻ってきた — 2025年は序章に過ぎなかったことがはっきりしている。「r u ok?」を中心に育ったカルト的支持から話題になったKCON LAのステージまで、6人組はデビュー年に“空間を支配できる”ことを証明してきた

ifeye：The KPOPWORLD デジタルカバー

KANGMINの初ソロリリース、Free Fallingは3曲で無駄なし。イントロの頑なな自己再考からファルセット主体のタイトル曲、鏡の前の一瞬の無防備さから生まれたラストナンバーまで、Free Fallingは明確に言いたいことがあったアーティストによる率直な作品だ。

KPOPWORLDによるトラック別解説：KANGMIN’s “Free Falling”

82Major (stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Great M Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Cho Seong-il, Yoon Ye-chan, Nam Seong-mo, Hwang Seong-bin, Park Seok-joon and Kim Do-gyun. The group&#x27;s name is a combination of South Korea&#x27;s calling code (+82) and the word ‘major’, expressing their desire to become a group that represents Korea. They debuted on October 11, 2023, with the single album On.

82MAJOR

「Trophy」で、期待の6人組グループ82MAJOR――Seongil、Yechan、Seongmo、Seongbin、Seokjoon、Dogyun――は、自分たちの成し遂げたことを祝って立ち止まるようには聞こえない

82MAJOR：自信、コントロール、そして「Trophy」の先にあるもの

QQQ is a 3-member independent South Korean project boy group. The group is the first sub-unit of OnlyOneOf, announced on December 21, 2025, consisting of KB, Jisung (formerly known as Love), and Nine. They debuted on February 26, 2026 with their first mini album QtoresQ.

[QtoresQ]のリリースを記念して、KB、JISUNG、そして NINE が新時代を彩った10曲を共有しました — その選曲はQQQという存在を多く物語っています

Kurated：QQQの[QtoresQ]時代に欠かせない10曲

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

新人としてK-popを進んでいくには忍耐力が求められる。AtHeartにとって、その適応は素早く起こり、忍耐と勢いが等しく形作っている

AtHeart：成長、タイミング、そして共に前へ進むことについて

Billlie is a seven-member girl group under MYSTIC Story, consisting of Moon Sua, Suhyeon, Haram, Tsuki, Sheon, Siyoon, and Haruna. They debuted in 2021 with &quot;RING X RING.&quot; The group became known for an unusually developed narrative concept built around mystery, memory, and the repeated question of what happened to &quot;Billlie.&quot; Rather than using lore only as decoration, Billlie&#x27;s albums, videos, and styling often connect back to that story world. Musically, Billlie has moved through experimental pop, rock touches, jazzier textures, and bright dance tracks while keeping a theatrical edge. Tsuki&#x27;s viral performance moment helped bring broader attention to the group, but the team&#x27;s appeal is broader than one fancam: the members are presented as characters inside a larger pop project. The fandom is known as Belllie&#x27;ve. Billlie&#x27;s appeal comes from the balance between concept, lineup, and musical personality, with the lore adding texture without overwhelming the group&#x27;s pop identity.

Billlie

デビュー以来、BilllieはK-popで最もコンセプト志向のアクトの一つとしての評価を築いてきた――楽曲、ビジュアル、物語が単発のリリースに留まらず章をまたいでつながっているグループだ。

インタビュー：Billlieの「False Awakening」に迫る

TUNEXXがSET BY US ONLYで到着した――序章で手探りするようなデビューではない。4曲を通じて、七人組はオールドスクールの余裕、エレクトロニックなヒップホップ、R&amp;Bの温もりを行き来する。

KPOPWORLDと巡るトラック・バイ・トラック：TUNEXXの『SET BY US ONLY』

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

サバイバル番組 Project 7 (2024) の優勝者として結成され、グローバルな視聴者に選ばれた7人で構成される CLOSE YOUR EYES は、デビュー前から注目を集めていました

CLOSE YOUR EYES 見られることを学ぶ

Big Oceanはいつだって簡単な勝利を歌ってきたわけではない。THE GREATEST BATTLEもその流れを変えない。彼らの3枚目のミニアルバムは、「Alive」で幕を開ける――存在を示す宣言だ

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