KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

KPOPWORLD #6 (KEYVITUP X VAYONN)

KPOPWORLD #5

KPOPWORLD #4

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

최신 디지털 커버에서는 HYUNMIN, TAEHWAN, SENA, JAEIN, RUKIA와 함께 데뷔, 자신들만의 사운드를 찾아가는 과정, 직접 음악을 쓰고 만들어가는 이야기, 다섯 멤버를 하나로 묶는 케미, 그리고 앞으로 KEYVITUP을 어디까지 끌고 가고 싶은지에 대해 이야기를 나눴다

KEYVITUP - The KPOPWORLD 디지털 커버

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

LOONA에서 솔로 아티스트로의 진화까지, Yves는 2026년 솔직하고 날것 그대로의 대화 속에서 자신의 여정, 창작 정체성, 그리고 성장 뒤에 숨은 어려움에 대해 털어놓는다

Yves의 자아 이미지

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

KickFlip이 새로운 챕터를 시작할 준비를 마쳤다. 2027년 첫 월드 투어를 앞두고, JYP Entertainment의 신예들이 KPOPWORLD와 만나 새 앨범 KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1에 대해 이야기했다.

KickFlip, 첫 월드 투어를 앞두고 KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1 이야기하다

CLOSE YOUR EYES (also shortened as CYE) is a seven-member boy group under UNCORE. They were formed through JTBC&#x27;s survival show PROJECT7. They made their debut on April 2, 2025, with the mini album &quot;Enternalt&quot;. PROJECT7 started airing on October 18, 2024, and the finale was broadcast live on December 27, 2024, revealing the group name, CLOSE YOUR EYES, and the seven winners, in order: Ma Jingxiang, Kenshin, Jeon Minwook, Seo Kyoungbae, Song Seungho, Jang Yeojun, and Kim Sungmin. Before joining PROJECT7, Jeon Minwook had already debuted as a member of the boy group BAE173 and the project group A-SIX. Additionally, Ma Jingxiang was a contestant on Boys Planet, while Jang Yeojun also participated in Boys Planet and was a contestant on Wild Idol.

CLOSE YOUR EYES

CLOSE YOUR EYES의 컴백 앨범 256th Note의 마지막 트랙 작업 과정, 데뷔 이후의 성장, 그리고 더 멀리 나아가게 하는 원동력에 대해 이야기를 들어봤다

Meet The Member CLOSE YOUR EYES의 SEO KYOUNGBAE 인터뷰 – 계속 더 높이 올라가기

그가 처음 보사노바를 접하게 된 계기, 피처링 아티스트와의 협업이 그에게 어떤 변화를 가져왔는지, 그리고 그룹 멤버들과 가장 연결돼 있다고 느끼는 순간에 대해 이야기한다

Meet The Member: CLOSE YOUR EYES의 KENSHIN과의 인터뷰 – 장난기 많은 연결고리

For anyone living under a rock, Lalisa Manobal, known better as Lisa of BLACKPINK, has returned and is clearly ready to show off a new side to herself.

Check it out! Lisa Embraces a New “Rockstar” Look 

Who’s watching this performance in 2024? We know we are!

Watch the Moment - BTS’s Performance of “FIRE” at the 2016 MAMAs

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “friend to lover” by Standing Egg

A few days ago we took a look at one of our favorite concepts from the past few years with KingDom. That got us thinking about all the other creative and exciting concepts over the years and left us smiling with all the memories. So here’s another one of the most fun concepts we can remember: “BAD LOVE” by KEY.

This KEY Concept was Equal Parts Awesome and Silly

SEVENTEEN made history at Glastonbury 2024 as the first K-pop group to grace the Pyramid Stage, delivering a performance that mesmerized fans and newcomers alike. Led by Woozi, their set blended live instrumentation with flawless choreography, showcasing their versatility and stage presence.

SEVENTEEN’s Historic Glastonbury Debut: K-pop on the Pyramid Stage

Initially treating music as a mere hobby, singer-songwriter Car, the garden (카더가든) pivoted from his day job to embrace a full-time music career—a move that has undoubtedly enriched the global indie music landscape.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Romantic Sunday” by Car, the garden

Earlier this month, Kep1er released their first full-length album. However this will also be the last release for the group as a nine-piece, as members Kang Ye-seo and Sakamoto Mashiro have decided not to renew their contracts and will be departing the group in July. So what were the final photos of the group all together like?

The Final Full-Group Kep1er Concept Photos

There’s a general consensus that there are few things better than a well-written, romantic fictional man. If you haven’t already seen it, the hit drama Lovely Runner shares the story of Sun-jae, a member of the fictional k-pop boy group ECLIPSE. We all knew that actor Byeon Woo-seok is a phenomenal actor with a strong face-card, but fans were blown away by his character Sun-jae performing his heartfelt debut song live.&nbsp;

Watch the moment that Byeon Woo-seok captured the hearts of fans, fictional and real

BTS’s Jungkook has taken over the internet more than a handful of times, but this beloved maknae is going viral yet again for twinning with Inside Out 2’s adorable character Envy.

BTS Jungkook in the new Inside Out 2

Listening to Jannabi (잔나비) is like stepping into a nostalgic, enchanting world that transcends language barriers. Formed in 2012.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “for lovers who hesitate” by Jannabi

We’ve seen so many awesome concepts come and go, it can be easy to forget some of the best concepts from even a few years ago. Take for example the concept photos from KingDom only a few years back. They were meant to support their first mini album, History of Kindom: Part I. Arthur, and the lead single “Excalibur.” To say these photos are striking is a major understatement.

Throwback Concept of the Day: “Excalibur” by KingDom

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Keonhee from Oneus.

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