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2026年10月28日〜31日にAlamodomeを席巻へ

KPOPWORLD Festival & Worldwide Dance Competition

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

新アルバム &lt;itsnotover&gt; にあたり、idntt はKPOPWORLD と対談し、これまで歩んできた道のり、このグループに求められてきたこと、そして決して手放したくないものについて語った。

idntt: The KPOPWORLD Digital Cover

EPEX [‘i:peks] (이펙스), formerly known as C9ROOKIES (C9루키즈) is a 7-member South Korean boy group under C9 Entertainment, consisting of Wish, MU, A-Min, Baekseung, Ayden, Yewang, and Jeff. On November 21, 2025, it was announced that Keum had left the group. They debuted on June 8, 2021, with their first EP album, BIPOLAR Pt.1 : 불안의 서 (Prelude of Anxiety)

EPEX

三部作を締めくくるのは簡単だ。だが、その物語を実際に生きた人たちの手に返して終えるとなれば、話は別。EPEXの「Youth: Epilogue」は、2年にわたる3枚のアルバムで描いてきた青春の物語を締めくくる作品だ。

EPEX、Youthのエピローグ、主体性、そして成長を語る

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

7月14日、インナービューティーブランド LifePharm は、ジェンダーレスグループ XLOV が新たな Global Ambassadors に就任すると発表した。同ブランドは、K-POPアイドルのセルフケアとして紹介されている話題の栄養補助食品シリーズ「Mood Change Alpha Plus」で知られている。

XLOV、インナービューティーブランド LifePharm のアンバサダーに就任

K-popの契約制度は、1990年代にこの業界が誕生して以来、何度も変化を重ねてきた。13年契約の“奴隷契約”から、再交渉の選択肢付きで7年へと短縮された現在まで

K-popの契約制度を解説――そして、多くのアーティストがBig Labelを離れている理由

K-pop idols often showcase their admiration for other musicians by covering songs in different languages, giving fans a peek into their personal playlists.

Watch the Moment: SEVENTEEN's Joshua covered Dhruv's "Double Take"

K-pop is not just known for its addictive music and mind-blowing performances but also for its stunning visuals.

K-pop’s Most Handsome Faces

Is your birthday August 23? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Lee Hi, born Lee Ha-yi on September 23, 1996, is a South Korean singer-songwriter who first gained national attention as the runner-up on the reality singing competition K-pop Star in 2012.&nbsp;

Lee Hi: Jazzy R&B in a K-pop World

Nowadays, K-pop is so focused on catchy hooks and visually appealing choreography that have the potential to go viral on TikTok.&nbsp;

100%: A Legacy of Emotional Depth

On August 22 KST, LE SSERAFIM revealed the full tracklist for their highly anticipated 4th mini album, Crazy.&nbsp;

LE SSERAFIM Unveils Tracklist for 4th Mini Album Crazy

ATTRAKT, led by CEO Jeon Hong Joon, has signed a significant global distribution contract with Sony Music Korea, represented by President Joo Young Chan, and Sony Music Asia-Pacific, under the leadership of President Shridhar Subramaniam.

ATTRAKT Partners with Sony Music Korea for FIFTY FIFTY's Global Distribution

BTS's Jimin continues to captivate the global music scene, even while fulfilling his military duties.&nbsp;

BTS's Jimin Dominates Global Charts with "Who" from His Latest Album MUSE

This song by chiyoonhae and Dajung is dreamy and serene, with chord changes that border on psychedelic. It feels like the male/female vocal pairing is mixed in such a way to maximize brain stimulation, with chiyoonhae’s vocals front and center and Dajung panned hard left and right. Her vocals really shimmer and shine throughout the track in a beautiful way.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Zenly (feat. Dajung)” by chiyoonhae

Few musical artists can rival BTS' RM in terms of talent, versatility, and artistry.

RM adds a classic 'Tyler, The Creator' twist to the "LOST" MV

Featured MV of the Day: “WOW” by IVE

LE SSERAFIM is a hot K-pop girl group under Source Music, a subsidiary of HYBE Corporation.

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