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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

Brave Entertainment’s Candy Shop wasted absolutely no time in following up their debut. The South Korean girl group consisting of Soram, Yuina, Sui, Sarang, and Julia made their debut a mere three months ago, dropping the debut mini album Hashtag# on March 27, 2024.

Candy Shop’s “Girls Don’t Cry” concepts are stunning

It’s one thing to translate a song from Korean into English. It’s an entirely different thing to translate a rap into English and then meticulously retool it until the translation flows as seamlessly as the original. But that’s exactly what YouTube creator Jii has done.

Fan Spotlight: Jii takes on aespa’s “Drama” in this English translation cover

Meet The Members of XY’s Dance & Vocal Sub-Unit

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Yongseung from VERIVERY. Yongseung was born on June 17, 2000. Looks like you are both a Gemini!

Is your birthday June 17? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

VERIVERY (Korean: 베리베리) is an all-male South Korean K-pop group formed and managed by Jellyfish Entertainment. Assembled in 2018, they eventually made their official debut on January 9, 2019.&nbsp;

Who is VERIVERY?

While people from South Korea and people from Japan will likely scream in shock or disbelief after reading the title of this article, it’s sadly a valid question for Western listeners who are completely unfamiliar with the music of East Asia.&nbsp;

K-pop and J-pop: What’s the Difference?

Girls' Generation's Taeyeon sparked a lively online debate following a recent episode of her YouTube series, 'Taeng-Forest.'

Taeyeon Stirs Up Pizza Debate and Offers Fan Advice on 'Taeng-Forest'

TWICE's Nayeon has returned to the spotlight with her highly anticipated solo comeback album 'NA,' headlined by the infectious track "ABCD." Released on June 14 KST, the album made an immediate impact on the charts and in sales figures.

Nayeon Makes Solo Comeback with 'NA,' Sets Records in Album Sales

TripleS members' decision to opt for independent living during inactive periods has stirred up controversy within the fan community.

TripleS Members' Housing Choices Spark Controversy at Fan Meeting

Normally we focus on genres of music being made in and around South Korea that don’t fall into the category of idol music.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Soul Mantra” by Magnet Brain

NAYEON is back as a solo artist for the first time in two years. A hotly anticipated comeback, the new EP entitled NA is delighting listeners all over the world.

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Candy Shop’s “Girls Don’t Cry” concepts are stunning

Fan Spotlight: Jii takes on aespa’s “Drama” in this English translation cover

Meet The Members of XY’s Dance & Vocal Sub-Unit

Is your birthday June 17? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Who is VERIVERY?

K-pop and J-pop: What’s the Difference?

Taeyeon Stirs Up Pizza Debate and Offers Fan Advice on 'Taeng-Forest'

Nayeon Makes Solo Comeback with 'NA,' Sets Records in Album Sales

TripleS Members' Housing Choices Spark Controversy at Fan Meeting

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Soul Mantra” by Magnet Brain

NAYEON’s “ABCD” is Everything Fans Gotta Hear

Featured MV of the Day: “Armageddon” by aespa

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