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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

On September 21, IU surprised her audience by performing an unreleased track during the first night of her encore concert for "The Winning" at Seoul World Cup Stadium.

Fans Eager for IU to Release Unreleased Song "Bye Summer" from HEREH World Tour

It’s always nice to find a Korean Indie artist that has forays into English-language lyrics.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Future History” by Joyce Kwon

OH MY GIRL has unveiled their tenth mini album, Dreamy Resonance, featuring the title track "Classified."

OH MY GIRL release a dreamy music video for title track "Classified"

Featured MV of the Day: “See That?” by NMIXX

Earlier this month, Macaroni Media debuted a new seven-member boy group, named L5ST.

Fresh Faces: Looking at L5ST’s Debut Concept Photos

K-pop stars often develop close and supportive relationships with their long-time managers, and SHINee's Key and Taemin are no exception.

Watch the Moment when SHINee's Key and Taemin took on the role of matchmakers for their manager

Like we found from looking at the top videos this year so far, it’s pretty clear that girl groups are doing their part to keep the K-pop train chugging.

They Rule the World: Ten K-pop tracks about Girls

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Yeonwoo from NOWADAYS.

Is your birthday September 23? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

ONF (On and Off) is a South Korean-Japanese boy band formed by WM Entertainment in 2017.

ONF: Two Teams, One Goal

MCND (Music Creates New Dream) is a rising K-pop boy band formed by TOP Media, consisting of five members: Castle J, Bic, Minjae, Huijun, and Win.

MCND: Living the Dream

Among the many supporters of IU's recent concert was none other than G-Dragon, who made a special appearance to show his support.&nbsp;

G-Dragon Shows Support for IU at Her Concert, Reuniting with "Palette" Memories

Stray Kids' Felix marked his 24th birthday by giving back in a significant way.

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