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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

WONHOがKPOPWORLDに向けて、新アルバム『CORE』制作の舞台裏を特別に公開。アルバムに影響を与えた楽曲と、最近よく聴いている曲をあわせて紹介してくれた

Kurated: WONHOが厳選した「CORE」プレイリスト

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.

NAYEON’s “ABCD” is Everything Fans Gotta Hear

Featured MV of the Day: “Armageddon” by aespa

WHIB (휘브) formerly known as M.I.C (엠아이시) is a boy group formed and managed by CJeS Entertainment.

Which side of WHIB do you prefer? The group shows off two sides in latest concepts

It’s a bold move for a group to name a song after themselves. The self-titled song says a lot about the group performing it, and it’s gotta be good.

Watch the moment BADVILLAIN sang their anthem to the world 

Super Junior, often credited as pioneers in the K-pop industry, formed under the guiding hand of SM Entertainment in 2005. Originally envisioned as a large boy group aimed at showcasing a variety of talents, Super Junior quickly garnered attention not only for their music but also for their engaging personalities and diverse skill sets.

It’s show time: Super Junior returns

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Ziu from VAV.

Is your birthday June 16? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

XY is one of the more exciting idol concepts to come out of J-pop lately.&nbsp;

Meet The Members of XY’s Rock Sub-Unit

XY emerged in 2023 as a promising addition to the music industry. They were born out of the innovative Yoshiki Superstar Project X.

“YG” by XY is Edgy, Rock-infused J-pop

Jaejoong is gearing up for his highly anticipated "FLOWER GARDEN" comeback, following the recent pre-release of his song "I AM U." Promotions are officially underway, marked by the debut of the first concept photo on June 14, 2024.

Jaejoong Unveils Schedule for "FLOWER GARDEN" Comeback

Fresh off the heels of their highly anticipated summer comeback, Weeekly has an exciting tour announcement for the Americas: the group has confirmed plans to embark on a tour through North and South America later this year.

Weeekly Announces North and South America Tour 

It is hard to say goodbye to idols as they leave for military service. It’s sad not to see them perform and not see what they are up to on social media.

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