KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

KPOPWORLD #6 (KEYVITUP X VAYONN)

KPOPWORLD #5

KPOPWORLD #4

Choi Yu Ree는 Stay 시리즈의 마지막 장인 Stay: Two를 통해, 섬세한 송라이팅으로 일상 속에서 형태를 만들어가는 취약함, 사랑, 두려움, 그리고 조용한 감정들을 이야기한다.

Choi Yu Ree는 자신을 있는 그대로 지키고 있다

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

THE BOYZ is an eleven-member boy group formed by Cre.Ker Entertainment (now an independent group), debuting in December 2017. The group gained significant attention for their performance abilities, particularly after their appearance on the Mnet competition show &quot;Road to Kingdom&quot; in 2020, where they won first place with theatrical, visually stunning stages that showcased their storytelling through dance. Their &quot;Road to Kingdom&quot; victory was a turning point, elevating THE BOYZ from a mid-tier group to one of the most respected performance-focused acts in K-pop. Songs like &quot;The Stealer,&quot; &quot;THRILL RIDE,&quot; and &quot;MAVERICK&quot; have highlighted their versatility. THE BOYZ&#x27;s fandom, THE B, has grown steadily, supporting the group through sold-out concerts and strong album sales. The group is widely regarded as having some of the best synchronized choreography and stage presence in the industry. On March 19, 2026, nine members of The Boyz filed for the termination of their exclusive contracts with One Hundred Label, citing issues including unpaid settlements and a breakdown of trust. The agency disputed the claims and rejected the termination, resulting in a legal dispute between the parties. As of April 23, 2026, the court ruled in favor of the nine members, granting the boys an injunction to end the validity of their contracts. The members who were involved are officially free from their ties with One Hundred Label, however the last member still remains as of right now. The group is currently continuing forward as an independent group, being one of the most successful of their peers to make such move.

THE BOYZ

THE BOYZ와 함께한 거의 10년에 가까운 시간 끝에, KEVIN MOON은 데뷔 프로젝트 FREECHILD로 솔로 아티스트로서 새로운 챕터를 열고 있다

KEVIN MOON 인터뷰 – 새장 속 새, 비로소 날아오르다

K-pop 프로모션 사이클에서 가장 핵심적인 요소가 하나 있다면, 바로 음악방송이고, 그에 따른 음악방송 1위다

음악방송 1위란 정확히 무엇일까 – 그리고 그룹들은 어떻게 1위를 차지할까?

BLACKPINK is a four-member South Korean girl group under YG Entertainment &mdash; Jisoo, Jennie, Ros&eacute;, and Lisa &mdash; who debuted on August 8, 2016 with Square One and its double single "Boombayah" and "Whistle." As YG's first girl group since 2NE1, they were positioned not as a large idol ensemble but as four sharply drawn performers, each with her own vocal tone, visual identity, and role. The name itself encodes that duality: "black" for a hard, self-assured edge, "pink" for glamour and pop accessibility. Jennie and Lisa's clipped rap sections anchor the percussive center of most songs while Jisoo and Ros&eacute; supply melodic lift, a structure recognizable across producers, languages, and markets &mdash; from the sparse whistle hook of their debut to the heavy drops of "DDU-DU DDU-DU." Scarcity shaped their ascent as much as output did. They released comparatively few songs in their early years, which turned each comeback into an event rather than a routine promotional beat. The tradeoffs were real, but attention concentrated on a tight set of songs, videos, and stage moments: "Kill This Love," "How You Like That," "Pink Venom," and "Shut Down" became templates for a global-facing K-pop built on impact, visual clarity, and instantly repeatable hooks. Their reach came from more than charts &mdash; they linked the idol system to global pop, luxury fashion, digital fandom, and festival culture, becoming the first Korean girl group at Coachella in 2019 and the first K-pop act to headline it in 2023. Western collaborations, fashion-house partnerships, and an enormous social footprint carried them to audiences with no prior interest in Korean music. All four built substantial solo careers in music, acting, fashion, and brand work, making the group a clear case of group and solo identities reinforcing each other. After renewing with YG for group activities, their individual paths grew more independent while BLACKPINK continued as a shared brand and performing unit. Their real significance lies less in records broken than in normalizing a model where a K-pop girl group functions at once as an idol act, a global pop project, and four standalone celebrity careers. Their fandom is called BLINK.

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK의 JISOO가 자신의 솔로 세계관을 스트리트웨어로 확장한다. 싱글 “CLICK”에서 영감을 받은 한정판 Fall/Winter 2026 캡슐 “JISOO CLICK by Off-White”를 선보인다.

JISOO가 새로운 Off-White 협업으로 “CLICK”을 완성하다

SEVENTEEN is a thirteen-member boy group formed by Pledis Entertainment, debuting in May 2015. The group is organized into three internal teams: hip-hop, vocal, and performance. That structure is more than branding; it explains how SEVENTEEN functions, with members contributing to songwriting, choreography, staging, and the division of energy across a very large lineup. The members are S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino. Their nickname as &quot;self-producing idols&quot; comes especially from Woozi&#x27;s central role in music and Hoshi&#x27;s role in performance direction, but the larger appeal is how the group makes thirteen people feel coordinated rather than crowded. SEVENTEEN&#x27;s early music leaned bright, youthful, and rhythmically nimble, with songs like &quot;Adore U,&quot; &quot;Mansae,&quot; and &quot;Very Nice&quot; presenting them as a group with unusual stage chemistry. Later releases such as &quot;Don&#x27;t Wanna Cry,&quot; &quot;Home,&quot; &quot;Left &amp; Right,&quot; &quot;Rock with you,&quot; and &quot;Super&quot; widened the scale while keeping the choreography and vocal distribution clear. Their best songs often turn teamwork itself into the hook: repeated gestures, fast transitions, and formations that reward watching the whole stage. The group&#x27;s growth into one of K-pop&#x27;s top album sellers came from consistency as much as spectacle. SEVENTEEN built trust through steady comebacks, strong variety content, and concerts that emphasized the members&#x27; humor as well as precision. Their fandom, CARAT, became part of that identity, following a group that could be technically impressive without losing warmth. SEVENTEEN&#x27;s legacy is tied to durability. Few large idol groups have kept such a clear group image while allowing so many individual personalities to stand out. As their scale expanded under the wider HYBE era, they remained recognizably Pledis-born: performance-first, member-driven, and unusually good at turning the mechanics of a big team into something emotionally easy to understand.

SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN은 지난 2년의 상당 기간 동안 멤버들이 군 복무를 오가며 활동해 왔다. 새롭게 발표된 ‘V8’은 그동안 그룹의 흐름을 이어 온 유닛 프로젝트들의 최신작으로, Vernon과 The8이 이제 공식적으로 합류했다.

SEVENTEEN의 Vernon과 The8, 1st Mini-Album ‘V8’ 발매 발표

LE SSERAFIM의 “Celebration”이 Supergirl와 손잡고, Ju Haknyeon이 획기적인 명예훼손 소송에서 맞서고, Mark Lee가 SM 이후 Upper Room을 출범하다

K-pop에서 지난주 있었던 일, 해석해보기 (2026년 6월 1일 - 6월 5일)

ATEEZ is an eight-member boy group under KQ Entertainment &mdash; Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho &mdash; who debuted in October 2018 with Treasure EP.1: All to Zero, opening a pirate-and-treasure narrative that gave their early work a cinematic frame. What set them apart was performance built on a larger-than-life scale. Without the backing of a major label, they drew attention through sharp facial expression, full-body choreography, live-stage force, and songs engineered to detonate in concert: &ldquo;Wonderland,&rdquo; &ldquo;Answer,&rdquo; &ldquo;Guerrilla,&rdquo; &ldquo;Bouncy,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Crazy Form&rdquo; all share that instinct for big chants, dramatic builds, and choruses written to be shouted back. Their roles reinforce that theatricality &mdash; Hongjoong leads and produces, Mingi anchors the rap line with his low register, Jongho delivers exceptional high notes, and San, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, and Wooyoung carry much of the performance identity. ATINY, their fandom, is known for fierce international support, the force that lifted a smaller-agency group into a global touring act. ATEEZ matter because they show how far a consistent performance identity can take a group. Loud, dark, playful, or defiant, the core stays theatrical and physical. They turned intensity into a worldview rather than a seasonal concept.

ATEEZ

ATEEZ의 BST Hyde Park 라인업 1차 공개가 나왔다. 충분히 화제가 될 만한 구성이다. TAEMIN은 헤드라인 서포트로 합류해, SHINee의 거의 20년에 가까운 역사를 이어오는 한편 올해 초 Coachella에서 역사를 쓴 솔로 커리어를 선보인다.

ATEEZ의 BST Hyde Park 라인업 공개 – TAEMIN, FLO 등 6월 28일 출격

BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Music that debuted on June 12, 2013, with the single album 2 Cool 4 Skool. Its seven members are RM (leader), Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, with RM, Suga, and J-Hope contributing heavily to songwriting and production. The name stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan (&ldquo;Bulletproof Boy Scouts&rdquo;), reflecting a concept of resisting the pressures placed on young people.
The group broke through in 2015 with &ldquo;I Need U&rdquo; and reached a global audience with Wings and the Love Yourself series, whose Love Yourself: Tear became the first album by a Korean act to top the Billboard 200 in 2018. &ldquo;Dynamite,&rdquo; &ldquo;Butter,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Permission to Dance&rdquo; each hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. BTS is among the best-selling artists in South Korean history and partnered with UNICEF on the Love Myself campaign. Full-group activities paused from 2022 to 2025 for the members&rsquo; mandatory military service, completed when Suga was discharged in June 2025. Their tenth studio album, ARIRANG, arrived on March 20, 2026, followed by the Arirang World Tour beginning that April.

Calvin Klein은 1992년부터 아이콘들을 입혀 왔다. 2026년, 그 아이콘은 Jung Kook이다. 브랜드와 함께 처음 공동 디자인한 컬렉션인 CKJK 캡슐은 미국에서 30분도 채 안 돼, 중국에서는 1분도 안 돼 품절됐다.

Jung Kook x Calvin Klein의 “CKJK”는 패션계의 문화적 변화를 신호하는가?

USPEER is a South Korean girl group currently under MW Entertainment. Originally formed under WM Entertainment, they debuted on June 4, 2025, with their first single album &quot;Speed Zone&quot;. The group&#x27;s original lineup consisted of seven members: Yeowon, Soee, Sian, Seoyu, Daon, Chaena, and Roa. Their name combines the words &quot;US&quot; and &quot;PEER&quot;, reflecting the group&#x27;s understanding of the nature of the world and their commitment to working together to create a brighter future. In January 2026, after amicably concluding negotiations over the group&#x27;s exclusive contract and trademarks, USPEER&#x27;s management was transferred to MW Entertainment. Later, in May 2026, it was announced that leader Yeowon would be leaving the group following a long hiatus.

USPEER

오늘로 데뷔 1주년을 맞은 USPEER는 WM Entertainment에서 7인조로 데뷔해, 강렬한 에너지의 싱글과 ‘집단적 호기심’을 바탕으로 한 이름으로 주목받았다. 12개월이 지난 지금, 이들은 거의 모든 면에서 달라진 그룹이 됐다. 소속사도, 멤버 구성도 달라졌다.

데뷔 1년 차, USPEER는 여전히 버티고 있다

이번 주 K-pop 하우스의 왕들이 돌아왔고, 1세대 레전드가 25년 만에 처음으로 솔로 행보를 시작했으며, XIA의 새 음악을 향한 10년의 기다림도 마침내 끝이 났다. 이번 주 Comeback Corner는 무게감이 남다르다. 전체 정리는 지금 공개 중이다.

Comeback Corner: SHINee, MEOVV, BoA, & More

ONE PACT is a five-member boy group under ARMADA Ent. They debuted on November 30, 2023, with their first mini album Moment. The meaning of their group name &quot;ONE PACT&quot; is a combination of the words &quot;ONE&quot; (Together) + &quot;PACT&quot; (Impact), which means &quot;To come together to make a big impact&quot;. The name of their fandom, &quot;&amp;HEART;&quot; represents the idea of a continuous (&amp;) and inevitable (♡) encounter that defines ONE PACT&#x27;s existence.

ONE PACT

ONE PACT가 [OUTSHINE] World Tour를 London으로 가져왔다 — 그리고 그 기대에 충분히 부응했다. 공연 하루 전, Jongwoo, Seongmin, TAG, Yedam은 Oraceon Dance Crew와 함께 Random Play Dance 버스킹 세션을 열며 Hyde Park를 팬 이벤트로 바꿨다.

Hyde Park에서 Islington까지: ONE PACT의 London 데뷔는 기다릴 가치가 있었다

I.O.I is an 11-member project girl group under Swing Entertainment formed through Mnet&#x27;s survival show Produce 101. The group was managed by YMC Entertainment and CJ E&amp;M, and officially debuted on May 4, 2016 with the mini album Chrysalis and its title track Dream Girls. Their name stood for &quot;Ideal of Idol&quot;, reflecting the show&#x27;s premise of creating a &quot;national girl group&quot; chosen directly by viewers. The final lineup consisted of Nayoung, Chungha, Sejeong, Chaeyeon, Kyulkyung, Sohye, Yeonjung, Yoojung, Mina, Doyeon, and Somi. Because the members came from different agencies, I.O.I was always planned as a temporary group. During their short run, they promoted both as a full group and as a sub-unit, releasing songs like Whatta Man, Very Very Very, and Downpour. Despite being active for less than a year, I.O.I became one of the most influential project groups in K-pop. Their success helped prove the power of survival-show fandoms and paved the way for later Produce groups like Wanna One, IZ*ONE, and X1. After their disbandment in January 2017, many members continued in the industry as soloists, actors, or members of groups such as Weki Meki, gugudan, DIA, PRISTIN, Cosmic Girls, and JEON SOMI as a solo artist. In 2026, I.O.I reunited for a special 10th anniversary project, marking their first major group comeback in nearly a decade. The reunion featured nine members, with Mina and Kyulkyung not participating, and included the EP I.O.I : Loop, a pre-release track, and anniversary concerts in Seoul before additional Asia tour stops. Although I.O.I began as a temporary group, their legacy has lasted far beyond their original contract, making them one of K-pop&#x27;s defining examples of how a short-lived project group could leave a permanent mark.

I.O.I

I.O.I는 2016년에 8개월간 함께했다. 10년이 지난 지금, K-pop에서 가장 널리 쓰이는 두 가지 퍼포먼스 형식인 엔딩 요정과 M2 Relay Dance는 모두 I.O.I에서 직접 비롯됐다

10년이 지나도, I.O.I는 여전히 K-pop의 존재감을 유지하고 있다

ASTRO is a four-member boy group under Fantagio. Originally debuting as six members, the group entered the industry with their first mini album &quot;Spring Up&quot;, quickly gaining attention for their bright concept and strong performance skills. The original lineup consisted of MJ, JinJin, Cha Eun-woo, Moon Bin, Rocky, and Sanha, establishing a well-balanced team recognized for both musical and variety presence. In their early years, ASTRO built a steady discography with releases such as &quot;Summer Vibes&quot;, &quot;Autumn Story&quot;, and the &quot;Dream&quot; series, while also expanding their reach through concerts and international promotions. Their growth continued with their first full-length album &quot;All Light&quot; and subsequent releases including &quot;Blue Flame&quot;, &quot;Gateway&quot;, and &quot;All Yours&quot;, solidifying their place in the industry with a consistent sound and evolving image. The group also explored unit activities, including Moon Bin &amp; Sanha and JinJin &amp; Rocky, further showcasing their versatility. :contentReference[oaicite:0] Over time, ASTRO experienced significant changes, including Rocky’s departure and the passing of Moon Bin in 2023, marking a deeply emotional period for the group and fans. Despite these challenges, the group has continued activities as four members, releasing commemorative and special projects such as &quot;Circles&quot;, &quot;Twilight&quot;, and &quot;Moon&quot;, reflecting both their growth and enduring bond as they move forward together.

ASTRO

CHAMELEON 이후 10개월 만에, YOON SAN-HA는 더 이상 모습을 바꾸지 않는다. 그의 세 번째 미니앨범 NO REASON은 단 하나의, 거의 도전적인 전제를 중심으로 다섯 곡을 통해 콘셉트를 완전히 덜어낸다. 꾸미지 않은 있는 그대로의 자신을 보여주는 것, 그리고 그걸로 충분하다는 것.

KPOPWORLD와 함께하는 Track-By-Track YOON SAN-HA가 “NO REASON”을 해설하다

Jennie의 Gentle Monster 캠페인이 끝나고 그녀가 대신 Ray-Ban의 얼굴로 등장했을 때, 공식 발표는 필요하지 않았다. 브랜드 교체 자체가 모든 걸 말해줬기 때문이다. 이것이 바로 K-celebrity 협찬의 힘이다. 한국에서 친숙한 얼굴은 곧 도덕적 보증이다

그냥 예쁜 얼굴 그 이상: K-celebrities가 광고의 골드 스탠더드가 된 이유

tripleS is a large-scale girl group under MODHAUS, designed around a rotating system of members, subunits, and fan participation. The full project is built around the idea of &quot;The Idol of All Possibilities,&quot; with members introduced over time and organized into different DIMENSION units. The group stands apart because its structure is part of the concept. Fans known as WAV participate through Gravity votes that can influence unit lineups and other project decisions, making tripleS one of the clearest examples of K-pop experimenting with decentralized and fan-directed group management. Musically, tripleS moves between sleek dance-pop, bright electronic pop, and more experimental unit sounds depending on which members are active in a given DIMENSION. That flexibility is the point: the group can present a full-team identity while also letting smaller units develop their own color. tripleS works as both a group and a system. Its rotating structure shapes the music, fandom, and release strategy, making the project unusual even in a K-pop landscape already familiar with subunits and survival-show teams.

tripleS

tripleS가 24명 전원으로 돌아왔다. ASSEMBLE26 &lt;LOVE&amp;POP&gt; pt.1가 지금 공개됐다. 2027년 1월까지 이어지는 3부작 프로젝트의 첫 번째 파트이자, 그룹의 가장 야심 찬 한 해가 될 것으로 보이는 이번 활동의 시작이다.

tripleS, ASSEMBLE26 <LOVE&POP> pt.1로 돌아오다

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

XLOV는 지난 1년 동안 자신들이 정확히 무엇인지 알아가는 시간을 보내왔다. 두 번째 미니 앨범 I, God의 타이틀곡인 “SERVE”는 그 전체 그림이 처음으로 가장 완전하게 맞아떨어진 순간이다.

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