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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

There are few rookie groups that have debuted in the last year and have completely taken the world by storm like BABYMONSTER.

New Photos: BABYMONSTER aren’t Just Rookies, They’re Here “FOREVER”

Mamamoo is a South Korean girl group formed by RBW (formerly WA Entertainment) in 2014.

Listening Party - Best of MAMAMOO

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Jihan from Weeekly.

Is your birthday July 12? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

CLC, short for CrystaL Clear, emerged as a dynamic force in K-pop under Cube Entertainment. Debuting in 2015 with members Seunghee, Yujin, Seungyeon, Sorn, and Yeeun, they quickly garnered attention through street performances and their debut EP "First Love," featuring the infectious track "Pepe."

CLC - Concept Changeup Queens of Kpop

APRIL, a girl group formed by DSP Media, debuted in 2015, with their EP Dreaming and its title track "Dream Candy." The original lineup featured Somin, Chaewon, Hyunjoo, Naeun, Yena, and Jinsol.&nbsp;

APRIL: A Complicated Legacy

On July 8, (G)I-DLE made a triumphant return with their latest album I SWAY, quickly climbing to the top of iTunes charts worldwide. This impressive achievement underscores the group's global popularity and the anticipation surrounding their new release.

(G)I-DLE Dominates Global iTunes Charts with Latest Comeback Album

On July 10 KST, Cube Entertainment's rookie boy group NOWADAYS made a special announcement during a Weverse Live broadcast celebrating their 100th day since debut.

Cube Entertainment's NOWADAYS Unveils Fan Club Name "D-DAY"

ATEEZ continues to ascend the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant climb and sustaining their chart presence for an impressive five consecutive weeks.

ATEEZ's GOLDEN HOUR: Part.1 Climbs the Billboard 200, Proves Staying Power

This track is simple, but it’s a lot of fun and pouches far above its weight in excitement. The song mostly has a few lines of lyrics repeated in slightly different forms throughout, but they’re not the focus of the song.

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “What’s Your Classic?” by The ASIANIC

It’s likely the fact that I’m one of the few on staff here at KPOPWORLD that doesn’t speak Korean, but I have a really hard time understanding the meanings behind K-pop group names.

Self-producing DKB preps a comeback in the form of “Urban Ride”

Featured MV of the Day: “MONEY” by LISA

With how massive tracks like “3D,” “Seven,” and “Standing Next to You” have been this year, you’ve probably found yourself surrounded by JungKook’s newest album GOLDEN whether you knew it or not.

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