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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

Sitting somewhere between dream pop, indie rock, and disco is Soulmoon’s “Coconut Love.” A strong sub bass line rips underneath riffy funk guitars and sweet indie female vocals as goofy internet-era synth plays over the top.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Coconut Love” by Seoulmoon

ATEEZ is rewriting the playbook on K-pop stardom, and their latest feat in the United Kingdom is proof of that.

ATEEZ Shatters Records on UK Official Albums Chart with 3 Top 10 Debuts in Under a Year

Featured MV of the Day: “GRL GVING” by XG

Are you as excited as we are?! INFINITE is about to make a massive comeback. They’ve already sold out their INFINITE Rally IV fan meeting for July 13 and 14, and have a brand new song entitled “Flower” dropping on June 9.

INFINITE’s comeback is days away. Celebrate with these concepts.

As fans know, Jungkook of BTS has been serving his mandatory military service. He’s not expected to be discharged until June 11, 2025, and is approaching his 1 year anniversary. His time has been spent as a cook after enlisting alongside his BTS bandmate Jimin at the Army 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do.

Have you read Jungkook’s letter from the military?

Below are three of our favorite MVs from the last month. Fans seem to share the same enthusiasm. But what exactly are they saying? Find out below, and enjoy some great music and visuals along the way.

See what fans are saying about our favorite music videos

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Jaemin from XEED.

Is your birthday June 8? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Music groups often zero in on maintaining a specific image or a certain sound, but one girl group has consistently and successfully focused on expanding both horizons. This group is&nbsp;

TWICE: Touching Hearts, Ears, and Eyes

June 7th, 2024 (New York, NY): ONE PACT returns with their 1st single, [PARADOXX]. This is their first release since their debut mini-album, Moment (November 2023), having come together as a group after competing on Mnet’s BOYS PLANET. With [PARADOXX], ONE PACT aims to make a strong impression on listeners by sharing genuine stories with each song.

ONE PACT Returns With Their 1st Single, [PARADOXX]

Seonghwa and Mingi from ATEEZ recently sent fans into a frenzy by teaming up with NewJeans' Minji and Haerin for an electrifying dance challenge set to the tune of "How Sweet."Just last month, NewJeans made a triumphant comeback to the K-pop scene with their double single "How Sweet" and "Bubble Gum." The catchy choreography accompanying "How Sweet" quickly garnered attention, once again solidifying the group's popularity.Then, on June 7, ATEEZ stepped up to the plate, joining forces with the beloved girl group for the “How Sweet” dance challenge.Following the release of the video, fans couldn't contain their excitement at this unexpected collaboration. They showered both groups with praise for their impeccable dance moves, proving once again why they're at the top of their game.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdjC9bNvdwQ&nbsp;

Watch the moment that made ATEEZ and NewJeans fans go wild

In a sad turn of events, Yu Junwon's much-anticipated fan meeting in Japan has hit a snag, ultimately leading to its cancellation.The organizers of Yu Junwon's Japan fan meeting made an official announcement through their website on June 7, revealing the unfortunate news. Originally slated to take place at KT ZEPP Yokohama and Zepp Namba on July 5 and 7 respectively, the event was set to be a thrilling experience for fans.However, the excitement turned sour amidst controversy surrounding Yu Junwon's involvement in Phunky Studio's Boy Fantasy - After School Excitement Season 2. The production company Phunky Studio publicly confirmed suspicions that Yu Junwon was clandestinely planning a fan meeting in Japan, sparking discussions of potential legal action. With Yu Junwon's plea for an injunction against Phunky Studio over his exclusive contract dismissed, allegations arose that hosting such an event would constitute a violation of contractual terms.Phunky Studio did not mince words, labeling the situation as "an act without any conscience towards the Fantasy Boys members,” and even hinted at forthcoming complaints to Korean Entertainment Management Association and the Korean Entertainment Producers Association.Digging deeper into the contractual landscape, it was revealed that Yu Junwon is under the management of Apple Monster Entertainment. Known for its contributions to various broadcasts, including Mnet's 'Queen's Puzzle', as well as organizing concerts and fan meetings for numerous artists, Apple Monster Entertainment found itself embroiled in this legal tangle.Yu Junwon won the top spot on MBC's audition program Boy Fantasy - After School Excitement Season 2 with plans of debuting as part of the group Fantasy Boys. However, conflicts soon marred the path to stardom, revolving around issues like profit distribution adjustments and unauthorized team departures. Despite Yu Junwon's attempts to seek legal recourse with an injunction against Phunky Studio concerning his exclusive contract, he was unsuccessful.As the dust settles, attention now shifts to the looming legal battle, with the first trial date for the staggering 30 billion KRW (21.8 million USD) damages lawsuit filed by Phunky Studio against Yu Junwon set for June 27, 2024.https://open.spotify.com/track/7whujK8aoJ3N0ZOPm6JWmp?si=39b4332157eb489b&nbsp;

Yu Junwon cancels Japanese fan meeting amidst controversy

INFINITE once again demonstrated their reign over the realm of K-pop as they quickly sold out tickets for their highly anticipated INFINITE Rally IV fan meeting, slated for July 13&nbsp; and 14, 2024.&nbsp;

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