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

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

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

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

Bucks up NCT stans. SM Entertainment has finally released MARK’s first solo single. His official debut is entitled 200. The A-side is the single itself, and the B-side is “200 (Minhyung’s Version).”

MARK of NCT Drops Jaw-Dropping Solo Debut Concept Photos! 

From her renowned title as “human Chanel” to the viral hairpin look, BLACKPINK’s Jennie has taken charge in the world of K-pop fashion with her distinct sense of style and charm and her undeniable ability to make looks go absolutely viral. She’s done it once again with her recent collaboration with the South Korean luxury eyewear brand Gentle Monster and her new line ‘JENTLE SALON’.

Fashion Spotlight: JENNIE X GENTLE MONSTER - The Shades of the Summer

KIRARA is about energy, fun, and accepting who you are. Released in 2014, her debut album Rcts introduced the world to the glitchy, sample-heavy grooves of KIRARA. Three additional albums and even more EPs later, the Korean electronic musician is going stronger than ever.&nbsp;

Get to Know KIRARA

ARTMS is officially here

It’s now June, which means we’re only 6 months away from Christmas and only a month away from Christmas in July! We wanted to share these concept photos from the end of 2023. These are part of their season’s greetings, entitled “A Fairy’s Wish.”

IVE's "A Fairy's Wish" Season's Greetings Photos

Little Simz, the UK-born rapper, has steadily risen to prominence in recent years, capturing attention with her early works and solidifying her place in K-pop consciousness with her “Domodachi” collab on RM’s new record. So, who is she?

Thoughts on Little Simz – the UK rapper on RM’s new record

BLACKPINK: Simple Yet Elegant

The latest track from global superstar RM features budding British hip-hop icon Little Simz.

Collab Corner: British rapper Little Simz x RM

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?

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

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

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