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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

90Tan shows off their bad boy style in new photos

We can’t get enough of Chevy. The Australian YouTuber and bedroom pop artist has shared a number of remarkable K-pop covers over the years.

Chevy performs an English cover of IU's "Love wins all"

For many people, summer is the time for travel! Road trips, cruises, vacations to faraway places, it’s always fun to just go go go! For how much of our opinions on how the trip went are based on our way of traveling, most of us give surprisingly little thought to our mode of moving.

Joy is in the Journey: 10 K-pop Tracks about Vehicles

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Zhang Hao from ZEROBASEONE.

Is your birthday July 25? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

After School is a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2009, notable for its unique admissions and graduation concept.

After School: The Group with a Graduation

Park Ji-hoon, born on May 29, 1999, has found a perfect blend of success as both a singer and actor. He first got noticed as a child actor and ad model, popping up in musicals and TV dramas from a young age.&nbsp;

Park Ji-hoon: Silver Screen Powerhouse, Musical Mastermind

Jeon Somi, born Ennik Somi Douma, has spent her whole life as blend of influences. Her family moved from Ontario, Canada to South Korea when she was just six months old. Growing up, she faced bullying due to her mixed ethnicity, which pushed her to fit in more.

Somi: A Multicultural Icon

In a recent controversy, SM Entertainment has come under fire for allegedly manipulating public opinion against HYBE.

SM Entertainment Accused of Manipulating Public Opinion Against HYBE

AB6IX recently thrilled fans across Europe and North America with a series of fan concerts. The tour began in Paris and London on...

AB6IX Thrills Fans Across Europe and North America with Electrifying Concert Tour

BLACKPINK's Rosé continues to demonstrate her exceptional talent as a vocalist and performer, achieving new milestones with her solo album R.

BLACKPINK's Rosé Achieves Platinum Certification in the US with Solo Track "On The Ground"

Sometimes you don’t need to do more than what you already know works. Arguably, the track “Hi Bully” is one of those moments.

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90Tan shows off their bad boy style in new photos

Chevy performs an English cover of IU's "Love wins all"

Joy is in the Journey: 10 K-pop Tracks about Vehicles

Is your birthday July 25? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

After School: The Group with a Graduation

Park Ji-hoon: Silver Screen Powerhouse, Musical Mastermind

Somi: A Multicultural Icon

SM Entertainment Accused of Manipulating Public Opinion Against HYBE

AB6IX Thrills Fans Across Europe and North America with Electrifying Concert Tour

BLACKPINK's Rosé Achieves Platinum Certification in the US with Solo Track "On The Ground"

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Hi Bully” by TOUCHED

UNICODE makes their Japanese debut

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