KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

KPOPWORLD #6 (KEYVITUP X VAYONN)

KPOPWORLD #5

KPOPWORLD #4

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

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

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

Block B (Korean: 블락비) is an all-male K-pop group under KQ Entertainment.

Who is Block B?

Fun Facts:Wendy is a multi-instrumentalist and can play the piano, guitar, flute and saxophone.One of her favorite hobbies is finding new and rare songs.

Get to Know Red Velvet!

KQ Entertainment is a South Korean entertainment agency and record label founded by CEO Kyu Wook Kim in 2016.

What is KQ Entertainment?

ATEEZ (Korean: 에이티즈) is an all-male South Korean K-pop group under KQ Entertainment. The group premiered in 2018 with Treasure EP.1: All to Zero. Officially dubbed “4th Generation Leaders” by the Korean government, the group has served as official ambassadors for Korean culture and tourism worldwide and have sold over four million physical albums. The group’s 8 members are: Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung and Jongho.

Who is ATEEZ?

Throwing it back to when BLACKPINK had the honor to start their US Encore tour at MetLife Stadium

K-pop Picture of the Day

Check out this English translation cover of “Love Wins All” by IU performed by indie pop artist ysabelle!

Fan Spotlight: Love Wins All - IU (English Cover) by ysabelle

In interviews and videos leading up to the release, IU described herself as a “spore” as opposed to a flower and explained that she found the idea of living as a spore much more appealing.

Album Review: The Winning by IU

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Soyeah from HEXE. Soyeah was born on May 3, 1990. Looks like you are both a Taurus! Celebrate today with a special MV!

Is your birthday May 3? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

On April 30, TWICE announced through their official SNS channel that their 5th album is coming soon to Japan. It will be released in Japan this summer on July 17. Entitled DIVE, This is TWICE’s first local album release in two years.&nbsp;The group’s new concept looks sophisticated and ethereal. All nine members sit against a shimmering lake, frozen in elegance. Sheer dresses in pastel with clear high heels make the band members look like mermaids on a rock in the middle of the ocean. It’ll be interesting to hear if the music will match this sophistication – or throw us for a loop and juxtapose it.&nbsp;

TWICE’s 5th Album Hits Japan on July 17

BIGBANG (Korean: 빅뱅;) is a YG Entertainment-formed South Korean boy band.

Who is BIGBANG?

It's known all around the world that South Korean men – famous musicians and entertainers included – have to complete between 1.5 - 3 years of mandatory military service depending on their branch and the roles they assume.

K-pop idols who don't have to serve in the military

The fact that Ni-Ki was so young when TWICE made their debut is baffling to many fans.

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