KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

KPOPWORLD #6 (KEYVITUP X VAYONN)

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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

Kep1er is a South Korean K-pop girl group formed under CJ ENM in 2021 following the Mnet show Girls Planet 999. Originally composed of nine members, the group debuted on January 3, 2022, with their first mini-album, First Impact. The group now consists of six members following the departures of Mashiro and Yeseo in July 2024, and Youngeun in March 2026.

Kep1er

7월 17일, Kep1er의 Xiaoting이 수수께끼 같은 Instagram 게시물을 통해 솔로 싱글 “LEGEND”와 7월 30일 발매 소식을 알렸다. 이번 작품은 Kep1er 멤버로서의 그룹 활동에 이어 선보이는 Xiaoting의 첫 솔로 프로젝트가 될 예정이다.

Kep1er의 Xiaoting, 첫 솔로 싱글 “LEGEND” 발매

일본 R&amp;B에서 가장 오랫동안 사랑받아온 목소리 중 하나가 된 경력 25년이 넘는 시점에 Crystal Kay는 오랫동안 예고돼 있던 협업으로 이 순간을 기념한다.

Crystal Kay, yoonmirae와 함께하는 "Only One"

독보적인 Lee Young Ji가 "ROBOT"이라는 새 싱글로 돌아왔다 — 글리치가 생기고 오작동하는 로봇을 감정 제어를 잃는 상태에 대한 은유로 사용한 곡이다

Lee Young Ji, "ROBOT" 발표 — 월드 투어 앞두고 Warner Music Group와 계약

ALLDAY PROJECT is a five-member co-ed collaboration group under The Black Label. They made their debut on June 23, 2025, with the digital single &quot;FAMOUS&quot;. ALLDAY PROJECT is described as a limitless creative project that knows no boundaries, and a special collaboration of 5 unparalleled artists (Annie, Tarzzan, Bailey, Woochan, and Youngseo) recognized in their respective fields, united to push the boundaries of creative expression, challenge conventional norms, and deliver something entirely new and unprecedented. With sophisticated music, daring visuals, and powerful messages, ALLDAY PROJECT transcends labels and defies expectations.

ALLDAY PROJECT

ALLDAY PROJECT, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS와 협업한 "I DON'T BARGAIN" 발표

SKINZ is a virtual boy group under Bridge Entertainment. It consists of seven members: Dovin, Dael, Theo, Finn, Jaon, Ilang Kwon, and Yull. The group uses motion capture technology for their idol activities. They debuted on April 10, 2025, with the single &quot;YOUNG &amp; LOUD.&quot; In December of that year, they made their first appearance as a group at SBS INKIGAYO &#x27;UNI-CON&#x27; in TOKYO DOME.

SKINZ

가상 그룹 SKINZ, 데뷔 미니앨범 앞서 대립적 싱글 &lsquo;WHY U MAD’ 공개

Block B is a South Korean boy group known for a rebellious hip-hop identity and strong self-producing image. The lineup consists of Zico, Taeil, B-Bomb, Jaehyo, U-Kwon, Kyung, and P.O.. The group debuted in 2011 and stood apart from many idol groups of the period by leaning into louder personalities, rougher humor, and music driven by rap and production. Zico&#x27;s role as a producer and public-facing creative figure helped define the group&#x27;s image, but Block B&#x27;s appeal also came from the contrast between strong vocals, rap-heavy tracks, and unpredictable variety presence. The fandom is known as BBC. Block B helped widen the space for hip-hop-driven idol teams in the early 2010s, with BASTARZ and member solo work extending that identity beyond the full group.

Block B

ZICO, YOASOBI의 Lilas (ikura)와 새 &lsquo;DUET’ 발표

aespa is a four-member girl group debuted by SM Entertainment in November 2020, consisting of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. The group introduced a concept centered on virtual &quot;ae&quot; counterparts, blending real and digital worlds into an elaborate sci-fi universe often associated with KWANGYA. That metaverse-inspired setup positioned aespa at the intersection of idol pop, technology branding, and SM&#x27;s long-running taste for high-concept worldbuilding. Musically, aespa made a sharp first impression with an aggressive, synth-heavy style that matched the digital concept without depending on it completely. &quot;Black Mamba&quot;, &quot;Next Level&quot; and &quot;Savage&quot; used sudden beat changes, metallic textures, and big vocal climaxes to create a sound that felt more angular than most mainstream girl-group pop. The approach could be polarizing, but it made aespa instantly identifiable. The group&#x27;s later singles showed how flexible that identity could become. &quot;Drama&quot; pushed the cinematic side of aespa, while Supernova turned their electronic edge into something brighter, stranger, and more playful. Karina and Winter often serve as the visual and performance center of the group, Giselle gives the rap sections a casual sharpness, and Ningning brings a vocal power that lets aespa&#x27;s biggest choruses land with real force. aespa’s fandom is known as MY, and the group became one of the key fourth-generation acts by making high-concept idol pop feel commercially central rather than niche. Their importance is tied to that blend: they are an SM vocal group, a performance group, a fashion-forward girl group, and a sci-fi pop project at the same time. Even when the lore becomes less prominent, the idea remains clear: aespa turns futurism into a pop language.

aespa

aespa, 투어 한정 솔로 트랙들 새 디지털 발매로 공개

MONSTA X is a boy group formed through the survival show No.Mercy and debuted under Starship Entertainment in May 2015. The group is associated with a powerful performance image built around Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M, with Wonho as a former member. Their sound often leans muscular: EDM drops, hip-hop percussion, dark synths, and choruses designed for heavy choreography. MONSTA X became one of the most forceful performance groups of their generation through a run that moved from the breakthrough energy of &quot;Dramarama&quot; to the sharper drama of &quot;Love Killa.&quot; At the same time, their vocal line and later English-language work showed a smoother R&amp;B and pop side that softened the edges without removing the group&#x27;s intensity. MONSTA X became especially important in the bridge between Korean idol promotion and Western touring. They pursued English-language releases, appeared on American media, and built a strong international audience while keeping a clear group identity. Their fandom, Monbebe, is known for loyalty through lineup changes, military service periods, solo work, and long gaps between full-group schedules. The group&#x27;s legacy rests on consistency and stamina. MONSTA X did not need to reinvent themselves every comeback; they refined a recognizable image of power, charisma, and emotional loyalty. That made them a template for later boy groups that wanted to look tough on stage while still building a close, fan-centered identity off it.

Singles

Kep1er의 Xiaoting, 첫 솔로 싱글 “LEGEND” 발매

Crystal Kay, yoonmirae와 함께하는 "Only One"

Lee Young Ji, "ROBOT" 발표 — 월드 투어 앞두고 Warner Music Group와 계약

ALLDAY PROJECT, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS와 협업한 "I DON'T BARGAIN" 발표

가상 그룹 SKINZ, 데뷔 미니앨범 앞서 대립적 싱글 ‘WHY U MAD’ 공개

ZICO, YOASOBI의 Lilas (ikura)와 새 ‘DUET’ 발표

aespa, 투어 한정 솔로 트랙들 새 디지털 발매로 공개

MONSTA X, 분위기 있는 영어 싱글 “baby blue”로 새 장을 열다

The Deep, 새 싱글 'Lucky Star'로 빛나다

DEAN, "녹턴 07(for aerse)"로 음악과 향기를 잇다

원호, 싱글 '굿 라이어'로 새 앨범 티징 이어가다

PRYVT가 2집 앨범을 앞두고 우울한 새 싱글 "NEXT TO ME, AGAIN"으로 돌아옵니다

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