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TNX (an acronym for The New Six) is a five-member boy group under P NATION. Originally debuting as six members, the group was formed through the SBS survival program LOUD, a collaboration project between J.Y. Park and PSY. They officially debuted on May 17, 2022 with their first mini album Way Up. The group’s lineup was finalized during the finale of LOUD in 2021, where Kyung Jun, Tae Hun, Hyun Soo, Jun Hyeok, Hwi, Sung Jun, and Tanaka Koki were selected for P NATION’s upcoming boy group. However, in January 2022, P NATION announced that Tanaka Koki would not debut with the team in order to continue training, leading the group to debut as six members under the name TNX. On their debut day, they also introduced their fandom name THX, meaning “Together with TNX.” Following their debut, TNX continued building their discography with releases such as Love Never Dies, Boyhood, and the digital single &quot;Fuego&quot;, while also participating in the survival competition Road to Kingdom : Ace of Ace in 2024. During this period, member Jun Hyeok temporarily paused activities due to anxiety before later returning to the group. In October 2024, it was announced that member Kyung Jun would enlist in the military and depart from the group following the completion of his service, reducing TNX to five members. The group continued activities with releases including the mini album For Real? in 2025 and the digital single &quot;Call Me Back&quot; in 2026, maintaining their growth under P NATION.

TNX는 4년 동안 퍼포먼스로 이름을 쌓아왔다. "Die Another Day"를 통해 그들은 그 이름을 전혀 새로운 곳에서 찾고자 했다

TNX, 록·라이브 보컬·그리고 물러서지 않겠다는 태도에 대해 말하다

K-pop을 넘어, P-pop 같은 동남아시아 장르가 국제적인 주목을 받고 있다. 그 흐름을 이끄는 보이그룹 SB19는 왜 그런지 직접 보여주기 위해 San Antonio를 찾는다.

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: SB19

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

2025년 1월 데뷔 이후, XLOV는 특정 멤버가 가끔 시도하는 룩이 아니라, 젠더리스 스타일링을 팀의 정체성 전체를 이루는 기반으로 삼아왔다

XLOV의 젠더리스 스타일링이 K-pop의 틀을 깨고 있는 방식

Jay Park는 첫 KPOPWORLD Festival의 헤드라이너를 맡는다. 그의 이야기를 알고 있다면, 이 섭외가 얼마나 완벽한지 금방 이해할 수 있다.

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: Jay Park

두 번째 KPOPWORLD Festival 헤드라이너인 인디 록 밴드 The Rose는 신선한 진정성을 선보인다

KPOPWORLD Festival 스포트라이트: The Rose

My first impression of YOUNHA's latest music video was to double-check if I had accidentally turned on an anime's opening theme!

YOUNHA delivers a poignant via a picturesque "Sunfish" music video

aespa has always been a K-pop girl group that has an edge of tech in every comeback.

aespa channels an industrial chic futuristic vibe with ‘Whiplash’

Fifth-generation K-pop boy group XODIAC's latest title track "OUR DAYS" feels like the perfect official OST for a young adult K-drama.

XODIAC brings late summer vibes with "OUR DAYS" music video

Irony best describes P1Harmony's latest title track, "Sad Song," from their seventh mini-album of the same name.

P1Harmony sings through musical blues in the upbeat "Sad Song" MV

As a long-time K-pop fan, one of the aspects I admire about generation two K-pop artists is their carefree abandon.

SUPER JUNIOR's subunit D&E presents a fun and quirky music video for "Go High"

RM is back with another solo album! Right Place, Wrong Person (RPWP) is an 11-track album filled to the brim with moments and notions of feeling out of place and lost in your life.

A Candid and Personal Look at Feeling Lost — Right Place, Wrong Person by RM

Loossemble, the spin-off group of the K-pop girl group LOONA, consists of five members: YeoJin, ViVi, Go Won, and HyeJu.

Loossemble comes together for a lively dance track with the upbeat "TTYL" MV

In September of this year, DAY6 released their ninth EP, Band Aid, featuring "Melt Down" as the title track.

DAY6 conveys a spectrum of captivating emotions in the "Melt Down" MV

Kang Daniel has made his return with new music after a year-long and three months hiatus, presenting his fifth EP, ACT, and its title track, "Electric Shock."

Kang Daniel makes an electrifying comeback with "Electric Shock" music video

As a long-time K-pop fan, one genre of songs I’ve noticed gradually fading from the scene is the fun, carefree, and playful tracks that don’t necessarily aim to deliver deep messages or address heavy issues

BOYNEXTDOOR bring rizz to a crazy house party in "Nice Guy" MV

Hwasa is one of the most underrated vocalists and talents in the Korean entertainment industry.&nbsp;

Hwasa serenades listeners with the ethereal title track "NA"

Former BTOB member Ilhoon has revealed exciting news for fans, confirming plans to release new music by the end of 2024.

Comeback