KPOPWORLD #5

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KPOPWORLD #3

KPOPWORLD #2 (Poster Version)

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

LISA’s ROCKSTAR Debut is LLOUD 

Featured MV of the Day: “Nectar” by THE BOYZ

A few days ago we took a look at one of our favorite concepts from the past few years with KingDom. That got us thinking about all the other creative and exciting concepts over the years and left us smiling with all the memories. So here’s another one of the most fun concepts we can remember: “BAD LOVE” by KEY.

This KEY Concept was Equal Parts Awesome and Silly

From topping charts right at debut to becoming the new face of Korea at the Incheon Airport succeeding iconic group BLACKPINK, NewJeans has been making win after win.

Watch the moment - NewJeans featured on the K-Heritage Channel

SEVENTEEN made history at Glastonbury 2024 as the first K-pop group to grace the Pyramid Stage, delivering a performance that mesmerized fans and newcomers alike. Led by Woozi, their set blended live instrumentation with flawless choreography, showcasing their versatility and stage presence.

SEVENTEEN’s Historic Glastonbury Debut: K-pop on the Pyramid Stage

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Kyungmun from YOUNITE.

Is your birthday June 29? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

CNBLUE, short for Code Name BLUE, is a South Korean pop rock band that burst onto the scene in 2009. Consisting initially of Jung Yong-hwa, Kang Min-hyuk, Lee Jung-shin, and former member Lee Jong-hyun, they quickly gained fame with their debut EPs in

CNBLUE - Redefining Crushes in K-pop

With so many huge labels in the K-pop world, success often hinges on whether or not a group debuts through a wealthier label. A few groups have become popular without relying on affluence.&nbsp;

GFRIEND: Humble Beginnings

LE SSERAFIM is ready to heat up the summer with their much-anticipated comeback. According to a report on June 28, 2024 KST, the dynamic girl group is gearing up to release new music at the end of August, marking their first major project in nearly six months, following their hit single “EASY” released in February.

LE SSERAFIM Set for a Summer Comeback

NewJeans has achieved a remarkable milestone in the K-pop industry by opening the third floor and standing seats for a fan meeting at the iconic Tokyo Dome.&nbsp;

NewJeans Makes History with Iconic Tokyo Dome Fan Meeting

In an exciting collaboration, IST Entertainment's boy group ATBO (comprised of Oh Junseok, Ryu Junmin, Bae Hyunjun, Jeong Seunghwan, Kim Yeonkyu, and Won Bin) and BlueDot Entertainment's boy group Just B (featuring Geonu, Bain, Lim Jimin, JM, DY, and Sangwoo) are joining forces to form the new project group TheCrewOne.

ATBO and Just B Unite for Supergroup Named TheCrewOne

Initially treating music as a mere hobby, singer-songwriter Car, the garden (카더가든) pivoted from his day job to embrace a full-time music career—a move that has undoubtedly enriched the global indie music landscape.

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