KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

KPOPWORLD #6 (KEYVITUP X VAYONN)

KPOPWORLD #5

KPOPWORLD #4

LOONA (이달의 소녀, &quot;Girl of the Month&quot;) is a girl group formed by Blockberry Creative with one of the most ambitious pre-debut projects in K-pop history. From 2016 to 2018, each of the twelve members was individually introduced with her own solo single, music video, and lore before the full group debuted in August 2018. This elaborate rollout created an intricate &quot;LOONAVERSE&quot; mythology that captivated fans who dissected every visual clue and narrative connection. LOONA&#x27;s music spans a remarkable range of styles — from Chuu&#x27;s bubbly &quot;Heart Attack&quot; to the cinematic grandeur of &quot;Butterfly&quot; to the girl-crush energy of &quot;PTT (Paint the Town).&quot; The group gained a uniquely devoted international fandom, Orbits, who turned LOONA into an internet phenomenon long before the group achieved mainstream domestic success. Despite significant company controversies and member departures, LOONA&#x27;s creative ambition and the quality of their discography have ensured their place in K-pop history as one of the most artistically inventive groups of their generation.

LOONA

LOONAからソロアーティストとしての進化まで。Yvesが自身の歩み、創作のアイデンティティ、そして成長の裏にある苦悩について、2026年の率直で飾らない会話の中で語る。

Yvesのセルフイメージ

Choi Yu Reeは、親密なソングライティングを通して、脆さ、愛、恐れ、そして日々の暮らしを形づくる静かな感情を掘り下げたStayシリーズの締めくくりとなるStay: Twoについて語る。

Choi Yu Reeは自分らしさを貫く

KEYVITUP is a five-member boy group under iNKODE, formed through the agency’s INTHE X Project. The lineup—Sena, Hyunmin, Taehwan, Rukia, and Jaein—was introduced step by step through pre-debut content, building anticipation around a team designed with a strong performance focus and a clear concept from the start. As part of a dual-group rollout, KEYVITUP was positioned with a trendy and dynamic identity, contrasting with its counterpart group. This concept highlights a more energetic and performance-driven style, setting the tone for their music and overall image even before debut. They are set to make their debut with the self-titled EP KEYVITUP, marking the official beginning of their activities. With pre-debut exposure, international stage appearances, and a defined concept, the group enters the scene with momentum and a clear direction moving forward.

KEYVITUP

最新のデジタルカバーでは、HYUNMIN、TAEHWAN、SENA、JAEIN、RUKIAに、デビューのこと、自分たちらしいサウンドを見つけていく過程、自分たちの音楽を作り上げていくこと、5人をつなぐケミストリー、そしてKEYVITUPをこれからどこへ導いていきたいのかについて話を聞いた。

KEYVITUP - The KPOPWORLD デジタルカバー

K-popのプロモーションサイクルで最も重要な要素があるとすれば、それは音楽番組、ひいては音楽番組での1位だろう

音楽番組の「1位」って実際何？ そしてグループはどうやって獲得するの？

KickFlip is a seven-member boy group under JYP Entertainment, consisting of Kyehoon, Amaru, Donghwa, Juwang, Minje, Keiju, and Donghyeon. The group was formed through the SBS audition program Loud and debuted in 2025. The group&#x27;s identity connects JYP&#x27;s idol training system with a more youthful, agile performance image. Because several members were already known from a survival-show context, KickFlip&#x27;s debut carried built-in curiosity around how the lineup would translate from trainee competition to a working group. The fandom is known as WeFlip. KickFlip is still early in its career, with its public identity centered on formation, lineup, and debut positioning rather than a long-established legacy.

KickFlip

KickFlipが新たな章を始動する準備を整えた。2027年の初ワールドツアーを前に、JYP Entertainmentの新人グループはKPOPWORLDに、ニューアルバム『KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1』について語った。

KickFlipがKICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1を語る、初のワールドツアーを前に

今週のK-POPリリースは90年代由来のサウンドが強く、NCT WISHによるユーロビートのリメイクやPRIMROSEの滑らかなR&amp;B、VAYONNのシンセポップ・デビュー、AxMxPのボサノバ路線まで幅広く展開。Ryeowookもソロデビュー記念としてポップロックに挑戦する。

Comeback Corner: NCT WISH, VAYONN, AxMxP & More

Milan Fashion Week SS27 は、いつもより静かに幕を開けた。アイドルたちが競って登場するおなじみの慌ただしさは影を潜め、より焦点の定まったムードへと変化した。Prada は ENHYPEN と Jaehyun を通じて話題の中心を押さえ、Dolce &amp; Gabbana は Soobin が体現する、よりソフトなラグジュアリー・メンズウェアの魅力を打ち出した。

静かな K-Pop 時代が Milan Fashion Week SS27 に訪れた

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が、10月にMarina Bayで開催予定のSingaporeのFormula 1 Grand Prixの出演ラインナップに加わった。9 Octoberのイベント初日に発表されたJJ LinやDJ Snakeら新規出演アーティストとともにステージに立つ。

CORTIS、SingaporeのF1 Grand Prixでパフォーマンスへ

ATEEZ is an eight-member boy group formed by KQ Entertainment, consisting of Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho. They debuted in October 2018 with Treasure EP.1: All to Zero, launching a pirate-and-treasure storyline that gave their early music a cinematic frame. ATEEZ stood out because their performances felt oversized in the best way. Even before they had the company power of larger labels behind them, the group built attention through intense facial expressions, full-bodied choreography, live-stage energy, and songs designed to explode in concert. &quot;Wonderland,&quot; &quot;Answer,&quot; &quot;Guerrilla,&quot; &quot;Bouncy,&quot; and &quot;Crazy Form&quot; all show that instinct for scale: big chants, dramatic builds, and a sense that every chorus is meant to be shouted back. The members&#x27; roles support that theatrical style. Hongjoong anchors the group as leader and producer, Mingi gives the rap line a deep tone, Jongho brings unusually strong high notes, and San, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, and Wooyoung shape much of the performance identity. ATEEZ&#x27;s fanbase, ATINY, became known for strong international support, helping the group grow from a smaller-agency act into a major global touring name. ATEEZ&#x27;s significance comes from proving how far performance identity can carry a group when it is consistent. Their concepts can be loud, dark, playful, or rebellious, but the core remains theatrical and physical. They made intensity feel like a worldview, not just a comeback style.

ATEEZ

ATEEZがこの8月、再び映画館へ戻ってくる。ただし今回はコンサート映画ではない。LIGHT THE WAYは、2025年から2026年にかけて世界各地を巡回したVR体験を、大型スクリーン向けに再構築した作品だ。

ATEEZ、VRコンサート体験を世界中の映画館にて8月に上映

fromis_9 is a South Korean girl group originally formed through the survival show Idol School, known for their bright pop sound and steady growth across multiple generations of K-pop. The group currently consists of Song Ha-young, Park Ji-won, Lee Chae-young, Lee Na-gyung, and Baek Ji-heon, following several lineup changes that reshaped the group over time. Their name combines “From Idol School” with the idea of a promise to fans, reflecting their origins and commitment as a fan-driven group. Since debuting under Stone Music Entertainment with creative direction from Pledis Entertainment, they have navigated multiple agency transitions while maintaining a consistent musical identity. Fromis_9 They officially debuted in 2018 with “To Heart,” quickly gaining attention for their youthful concept and polished performances. Releases like “Love Bomb,” “Fun!,” and “Feel Good (Secret Code)” helped define their signature sound, blending energetic pop with catchy hooks and vibrant visuals. Over time, the group steadily built a loyal fanbase, achieving chart success and eventually earning their first music show win with “Talk &amp; Talk,” marking a major milestone in their career. Their continued releases, including “DM” and “Stay This Way,” further solidified their place as a dependable and evolving girl group within the industry. Fromis_9 As their career progressed, fromis_9 experienced significant changes, including member departures and shifts in management, ultimately reorganizing as a five-member group under a new agency. Despite these transitions, they continued to release music and expand their activities, including their first world tour and later projects like From Our 20’s. With their ability to adapt while maintaining their core identity, fromis_9 remains recognized for their resilience, consistent growth, and enduring connection with fans in an ever-changing K-pop landscape.

fromis_9

デビューから8年が経っても、fromis_9のJiwonは、まだ1ウォンの収入も受け取っていなかった。今週のYouTube番組で明かしたこの事実は、K-popの華やかな表舞台の裏に、アーティストの収入を事実上無期限で先送りするよう設計された金銭モデルがあることを、あらためて示している

8年、収入ゼロ：K-popスターの裏にある金銭的現実

HYBEの強力な3組が、「ICONIC BY MISTAKE」でYouTube米国チャート1位デビューを果たして歴史を作る一方、HUNTR/Xはグローバルチャートでのロングランを継続し、BIGHITの新人CORTISは米国ツアー完売で5世代の強さを証明した&nbsp;

LE SSERAFIM、ILLIT、KATSEYEがYouTube米国チャートで#1デビュー、「Golden」はチャートで1周年目前

KPop Demon Hunters は6月20日に公開1周年を迎え、その世界観が縮小する気配はまったくない。Maggie Kang の情熱作は、この1年で口コミで広がる Netflix の現象から、Oscar 受賞作、Billboard チャート首位獲得作へと駆け上がった。

Kpop Demon Hunters とその文化的インパクトを1年振り返る

Girls&#x27; Generation, also known as SNSD, is a girl group formed by SM Entertainment and debuted in August 2007. The classic lineup includes Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany Young, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, Seohyun, and former member Jessica. They became widely known as &quot;The Nation&#x27;s Girl Group,&quot; a title that reflects both popularity and cultural familiarity. Their early rise reshaped the scale of girl-group success in Korea. &quot;Into the New World&quot; later became a symbolic debut song far beyond its initial chart life, while &quot;Gee&quot; turned Girls&#x27; Generation into a national phenomenon. &quot;Genie,&quot; &quot;Oh!,&quot; &quot;Run Devil Run,&quot; and &quot;The Boys&quot; showed different sides of the group: bright, polished, sleek, and ambitious. Their visuals and choreography were widely imitated, but the bigger point was how completely they entered everyday popular culture. Girls&#x27; Generation also helped define the modern idol member ecosystem. The group was large, but each member developed a recognizable public role through music, acting, variety, hosting, modeling, or solo work. Taeyeon&#x27;s solo career, Yoona and Sooyoung&#x27;s acting, Hyoyeon&#x27;s dance profile, Tiffany&#x27;s international activities, and the members&#x27; many television appearances helped make the group feel present even outside comeback cycles. Their Japanese promotions were another major part of their expansion, showing how a Korean girl group could build serious cross-market success without losing its domestic center. The group also weathered lineup change after Jessica&#x27;s departure in 2014, continuing as eight members while the original nine-member era remained a defining part of their history. The fandom is known as SONE. Girls&#x27; Generation&#x27;s legacy is difficult to reduce to records because so much of it became infrastructure for later girl groups: the large lineup with distinct personalities, the mix of national public recognition and fandom power, the Japan strategy, and the model of members becoming stars in their own right while still belonging to a group identity.

Girls' Generation

Girls’ GenerationのリーダーでソロアーティストのTAEYEONが、6月29日に日本のヒット曲「晩餐歌」の韓国語リメイクをリリースし、新プロジェクトJ-POP REMAKE の第1弾を飾る。

TAEYEON、Tuki.の「晩餐歌」でJ-popリメイクプロジェクトを先導

Hearts2Hearts, stylized as H2H, is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The octet consists of Carmen, Jiwoo, Yuha, Stella, Juun, A-na, Ian, and Ye-on. They debuted on February 24, 2025, with the single album &quot;The Chase&quot; and its title track of the same name. The group’s name is intended to reflect their mission to connect with global fans through music filled with emotion and heartfelt messages. Their debut release &quot;The Chase&quot; achieved strong commercial performance, with first-week sales topping domestic charts and earning the group their first music show win shortly after debut. In June 2025, Hearts2Hearts released the digital single “Style”, followed by their first EP “Focus” in October 2025, which included the pre-released track “Pretty Please”, They also released the digital single “Rude!” in February 2026. Hearts2Hearts has performed at major events including SMTOWN Live 2025, international showcases, and festivals across Asia, building a growing global presence.

Hearts2Hearts

M EntertainmentのHearts2Heartsが、同社を代表する夏テーマのヒット作シリーズの次章となる2ndミニアルバムLemon Tangをリリースした。先行公開曲「RUDE!」の話題性に続き、本作はHanteoチャートとCircleチャートの両方で1位を獲得した。

Hearts2Hearts、SMの夏シリーズの成功を『Lemon Tang』で継続

ARrC is a boy group under Mystic Story. The group debuted on August 19, 2024 with the EP AR^C and the title track &quot;S&amp;S (sour and sweet).&quot; Its lineup includes Hyunmin, Andy, Choi Han, Doha, Kien, Rioto, and Jibeen. Former member Ziwoo left in January 2025. The group&#x27;s name stands for &quot;Always Remember the real Connection,&quot; pointing to a concept built around communication and connection with listeners. ARrC&#x27;s releases include Dummy, nu kidz: out the box, HOPE, and Ctrl+Alt+Skiid, with a sound that moves through youthful pop, hip-hop textures, and performance-focused tracks. On June 23, 2026. Mystic Story announced that ARrC’s activities officially ends and that all members will embark on a new journey to pursue their own paths moving forward.

ARrC

MYSTIC STORYは、デビューから2年、SM Entertainmentが同社株式を売却してから1年後に、第5世代ボーイグループARrCの解散を発表した。

MYSTIC STORY、ARrCの解散を発表

CLASSy, formerly known as CLASS:y, is a 7-member girl group formed through the MBC survival show, My Teenage Girl. The group is managed by K-TIGERS Entertainment for Korean promotions and Universal Music Japan for Japan promotions. The members are Hyungseo, Chaewon, Hyeju, Riwon, Jimin, Boeun, and Seonyou. They debuted on May 5, 2022, with their first mini album, Y: CLASS IS OVER. They made their Japanese debut on June 22, 2022 with the single, Shut Down -JP Ver.-. On November 14, 2025, it was announced that they had left M25 and joined K-TIGERS Entertainment. On June 10, 2026, CLASS:y announced their rebrand to the name CLASSy on their YouTube channel with the video, New Chapter, New CLASSy.

CLASSy

CLASSyが戻ってきた。RE:BOOT [AFTER TEARS]が本日リリースされる。グループにとって約1年半ぶりの新作であり、K-Tigers Entertainmentの新体制下では初のリリースでもある。今回の再始動には改名も含まれていて、CLASS:yからCLASSyへと表記を変更し、リセットを正式に打ち出した。

CLASSyがRE:BOOT [AFTER TEARS]で帰ってくる

OH MY GIRL is a girl group formed by WM Entertainment, debuting in April 2015. The group became known for their ethereal, fairy-tale-like concepts and dreamy musical style, which set them apart from the girl-crush trend dominating K-pop at the time. Early releases like &quot;Closer&quot; and &quot;LIAR LIAR&quot; established their whimsical identity, while members Hyojung, Mimi, YooA, Seunghee, Jiho, Binnie, and Arin each brought distinct charms. OH MY GIRL&#x27;s breakthrough came with &quot;Nonstop&quot; and &quot;Dun Dun Dance&quot; in 2020 and 2021, which became massive domestic hits and propelled the group to mainstream fame after years of steady growth. Their appearance on the survival show &quot;Queendom&quot; was also a pivotal moment. OH MY GIRL proved that patience and artistic consistency could pay off in an industry that often favors instant success. Their fandom, Miracle, has been a devoted force throughout the group&#x27;s journey from underdog to one of K-pop&#x27;s beloved acts. On May 8, 2025, WM Entertainment announced that Arin and YooA had decided not to renew their contracts with the company. However, they would still promote as members of Oh My Girl.

OH MY GIRL

OH MY GIRLのカムバックが、適切な楽曲を選定するために必要な時間を理由にWM Entertainmentによって2027年へ延期された。メンバーのソロプロジェクトが先行し、1年以上ぶりとなるグループとしての本格的なリリースは来年に持ち越されることになった。

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