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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

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

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

CORTISは、デビュー・ワールドツアーを8月13日と14日に世界中の映画スクリーンへ届ける。LAのYouTube Theaterから生中継され、今回の上映のためだけに制作された30分のプレショーも行われる。

CORTIS、デビュー・ワールドツアーを8月に世界中の映画館で上映へ

This song was released in 2022, but is such a sleeper hit. SURAN’s soulful voice stands apart from typical K-pop vocal stylings. Paired with strong English lyrical delivery, she feels like she’d be at home in America, selling out venues and making concertgoers swoon.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Devils in the city (feat. Dok2)” by SURAN

GYUBIN is a fast rising star in the KPOP world. She is known as a monster rookie for being an ace in all areas, singing, guitar, piano, songwriting, composing, etc and she’s just released her comeback single “Satellite.”

GYUBIN’s Angelic Comeback “Satellite”

Featured MV of the Day: “Haegeum” by Agust D

Today we’re taking it back to July of 2023 when IVE performed at KPOP LUX live in Madrid. KPOP LUX Madrid is a K-pop concert that took place at the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.

Watch the Moment - IVE Performanced in Madrid

Jang Wonyoung has gone viral yet again for her fashion collaboration with HapaKristin, a recently popularized colored contacts brand.

Fashion Spotlight: Jang Wonyoung’s HapaKristin Photoshoot Goes Viral

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Theo from P1Harmony.

Is your birthday July 1? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Enhypen is a South Korean boy band brought together by Belift Lab, originally a joint venture between CJ ENM and Hybe Corporation. The group was born from the 2020 survival competition show I-Land, capturing hearts with their unique blend of talent and charisma.&nbsp;

Enhypen: From Success to Success

SS501 was a prominent South Korean boy band that formed in 2005 and consisted of members Kim Hyun-joong, Heo Young-saeng, Kim Kyu-jong, Park Jung-min, and Kim Hyung-jun. SS501's long career and fascinating journey showcases their resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges and changes.&nbsp;

"Resilience and Legacy: The Journey of SS501"

TAN, the dynamic K-pop group formed through MBC’s survival show Wild Idol, is parting ways.

TAN Splitting Up, Leader Changsun Steps Down

K-pop powerhouse ONEUS has launched individual Instagram accounts for each member, celebrating a key milestone in their career.&nbsp;

ONEUS Launches Individual Instagram Accounts to Celebrate Milestone

A 22-year-old man from North Korea was reportedly executed for consuming and distributing K-pop music and films, challenging the country's strict ban on Western cultural content.

North Korean Man Executed for Distributing K-Pop, Report Reveals

Let us be clear: The Black Skirts (검정치마) isn’t a band, but a project.

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