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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

Okay, this clip may be short but WOW is it cute! Sometimes it’s hard to think of idols as anything but idols, but we all have to start somewhere.

Watch the moment when IVE’s Yujin danced to Wonder Girls at 6 years old

Kim Jae Hwan, a former member of the boy band Wanna One and since an accomplished solo artist, has enlisted in the South Korean military. His mandatory military service duties begin July 1, 2024.

Wanna One’s Kim Jae Hwan is enlisting. What does this mean for his contract?

The first half of 2024 is nearing its close. It’s a perfect time to reflect on everything that’s happened so far this year.

See the Top 25 most-attended concerts in South Korea right now – By The Numbers

On this day seven years ago, the girl group G-reyish (그레이시) made their debut.

On this day in K-pop history: June 1

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Monolove” by Bye Bye Badman

Alright, folks. Normally K-pop slang requires a detailed explanation. This one doesn’t.

What is an MV?

November 9, 2023 was a devastating day for fans of the K-indie singer/songwriter Nahee.

One of Nahee’s last remaining comebacks is almost here

NextU (Korean: 넥스트유) is the newest group from Shinwha Entertainment.

Debut: What do you think of NextU?

Whether you’re a new fan or a die-hard stan, here are 5 things you may not have known about the K-pop industry.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About K-pop

One of our favorite things to do is to find merch from our favorite idols that goes beyond the typical T-shirt or photo card. Our minds were blown when we came across this gorgeously ornate hand mirror on KPOPTOWN.com.

This ornate, Red Velvet-inspired hand mirror is gorgeous

Historically, NewJeans has been known for their bright clothes and cute style.

NewJeans, New Image?

Check out this English translation cover of “Gone” by ROSÉ performed by Taiwanese-American YouTuber Elise!

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