KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

KPOPWORLD #6 (KEYVITUP X VAYONN)

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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 챕터의 시작을 준비하고 있다. 2027년 첫 월드 투어를 앞둔 JYP Entertainment 루키들이 KPOPWORLD와 만나 새 앨범 KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1에 대해 이야기했다.

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

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

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

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

재즈 펑크 클래식을 자신만의 방식으로 재해석한 이야기부터, 재즈가 그룹과 함께 무대에 설 때 어떤 점을 가르쳐줬는지까지, JINGXIANG이 호기심과 에너지, 그리고 연결에 대해 이야기한다

Meet The Member: CLOSE YOUR EYES의 MA JINGXIANG와의 인터뷰 – 호기심 많은 컬러 체이서

B2ST (BEAST) was originally a six member boy group formed by Cube Entertainment. They debuted on October 16, 2009 with the mini album Beast Is The B2ST. On October 15, 2016, The members decided not to renew their contracts with Cube Entertainment. They would go on to establish their own agency Around US Entertainment. On February 24, 2017 Around US announced that the group had changed their name to HIGHLIGHT

B2ST (BEAST)

K-pop에서의 장수는 좀처럼 이런 모습이 아니다. ‘Unloved Echo’에서 YANG YOSEOP는 가장 중요한 것—목소리, 절제, 그리고 감정의 선명함—으로 모든 것을 정리한다

YANG YOSEOP, ‘Unloved Echo’로 자신만의 창작 길을 계속 개척하다

P1Harmony is a South Korean boy group formed and managed by FNC Entertainment. The group debuted on October 28, 2020, with the extended play &quot;Disharmony: Stand Out&quot;. P1Harmony consists of six members: Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul, and Jongseob. Since their debut, the group has released a series of EPs and promotional singles under a narrative continuity that explores themes of identity, conflict, and growth, often described as the &quot;Harmony series.&quot; Their discography includes Disharmony: Break Out (2021), Harmony: All In, Harmony: Set In, and subsequent releases reflecting both commercial and conceptual development. The group is known for strong choreography, narrative-driven concepts, and genre versatility spanning pop, hip-hop, R&amp;B, and EDM influences. P1Harmony has promoted both domestically and internationally, performing on Korean music shows and participating in global events.

P1Harmony

P1Harmony의 Wembley Arena 공연은 가속이 아니라 축적으로 만들어진 밤이었다 — 수년간 유럽을 계속 찾아가며 관객의 신뢰를 당연시하지 않고 서서히 쌓아온 결과였다

P1Harmony, Wembley Arena 라이브: 전설을 만들어가는 중

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

Yves의 다가오는 유럽 투어는 맨체스터, 암스테르담, 파리, 쾰른, 뮌헨 등에서 여러 공연이 더 큰 수용 인원의 공연장으로 옮겨지는 등 공연장 업그레이드와 날짜 변경을 겪었다

Yves, 유럽 투어 조정 — 라이브 수요가 기획을 따라잡다

ATEEZ is an eight-member boy group formed by KQ Entertainment, consisting of Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho. They debuted in October 2018 with Treasure EP.1: All to Zero, launching a pirate-and-treasure storyline that gave their early music a cinematic frame. ATEEZ stood out because their performances felt oversized in the best way. Even before they had the company power of larger labels behind them, the group built attention through intense facial expressions, full-bodied choreography, live-stage energy, and songs designed to explode in concert. &quot;Wonderland,&quot; &quot;Answer,&quot; &quot;Guerrilla,&quot; &quot;Bouncy,&quot; and &quot;Crazy Form&quot; all show that instinct for scale: big chants, dramatic builds, and a sense that every chorus is meant to be shouted back. The members&#x27; roles support that theatrical style. Hongjoong anchors the group as leader and producer, Mingi gives the rap line a deep tone, Jongho brings unusually strong high notes, and San, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, and Wooyoung shape much of the performance identity. ATEEZ&#x27;s fanbase, ATINY, became known for strong international support, helping the group grow from a smaller-agency act into a major global touring name. ATEEZ&#x27;s significance comes from proving how far performance identity can carry a group when it is consistent. Their concepts can be loud, dark, playful, or rebellious, but the core remains theatrical and physical. They made intensity feel like a worldview, not just a comeback style.

ATEEZ

GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4의 타이틀 싱글로 발표된 ATEEZ의 ‘Adrenaline’은 그룹에게 있어 재정비의 시점에 맞춰 나왔다 — 계약 갱신 후 첫 공식 프로젝트이자, 다음 장으로 나아가겠다는 의지를 명확히 드러내는 선언이다.

‘Adrenaline’로 돌아온 ATEEZ, 다시 전력 질주

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.

MONSTA X

MONSTA X가 'growing pains'로 컴백했다. 속도를 잃지 않으면서 내적으로 향하는 새로운 영어 싱글로, 역동적인 팝 프로덕션을 바탕으로 야망과 정체성, 스포트라이트 속에서 성장하며 치러야 했던 더 조용한 대가들을 되짚으며 회복력과 자기 의심 사이의 간극을 그려낸다.

MONSTA X, “growing pains”로 컴백

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

BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Music in 2010 and debuting on June 12, 2013, with the single album &quot;2 Cool 4 Skool&quot;. The group consists of seven members: RM (leader), Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. The name BTS stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan (“Bulletproof Boy Scouts”), reflecting the group’s original concept of resisting societal expectations and criticism aimed at youth. Members RM, Suga, and J-Hope have played significant roles in songwriting and production throughout the group’s career. BTS first gained widespread attention with the [The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1 era], particularly the single I Need U, which earned the group their first Korean music show win in 2015. Their international breakthrough followed with releases such as Wings and the Love Yourself series. In 2018, &quot;Love Yourself: Tear&quot; became the first album by a Korean act to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The group achieved further global success with singles including &quot;Dynamite&quot;, &quot;Butter&quot;, and &quot;Permission to Dance&#x27;&quot;, all of which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. BTS is among the best-selling artists in South Korean history and has received numerous international awards, while also participating in global initiatives such as the UNICEF Love Myself campaign. Between 2022 and 2025, BTS paused full-group activities as the members completed South Korea’s mandatory military service. The last member, Suga, was discharged in June 2025, marking the completion of service for all seven members. Following their reunion, the group confirmed they were preparing a new album and world tour for 2026. Their tenth studio album, &quot;ARIRANG&quot;, recorded between July and November 2025, was released on March 20, 2026, marking their first group release in more than three years. The album will be supported by the Arirang World Tour, beginning in April 2026.

2026년 3월 20일로 예정된 BTS의 오랜만의 완전체 컴백을 앞두고, 밴드의 과거 레퍼토리를 차근차근 되짚어드립니다

BTS 회고 ‘MAP OF THE SOUL: 7’ 리뷰

1VERSE, pronounced &quot;Universe,&quot; is a five-member multinational boy group under Singing Beetle. The lineup consists of Aito, Hyuk, Kenny, Nathan, and Seok. They officially debuted on July 18, 2025 with The 1st Verse, with the local profile noting &quot;Shattered&quot; as the debut song. The group drew attention before debut for an unusual member story, including North Korean defector members, but the group&#x27;s identity extends beyond that fact. 1VERSE is a new global-facing boy group whose identity is still forming across early singles, multilingual presentation, and the contrast between personal background and idol performance. Their early releases use the group&#x27;s name as a starting point: one verse, one universe, and a team being introduced piece by piece. Their fandom is known as 5TARZ. 1VERSE is still very early in its career, with its public identity centered on the lineup, debut, attention around the group&#x27;s formation, and the direction of the project.

1VERSE

1VERSE가 새로 공개한 1VERSE EU TOUR 2026 &lt;SHATTERED&gt;의 루팅은 어디로 가는지가 아니라 — 그 도시들이 어떻게 선정됐는지가 더 눈에 띕니다

1VERSE, 팬 주도 도시 선정 방식의 유럽 <SHATTERED> 투어 발표

SM Entertainment의 설립자이자 K-pop의 현대적 아이돌 시스템을 설계한 주요 인물 중 한 명인 Lee Soo-man이 한국 내 음악 제작에서 사실상 자취를 감춘 3년간의 경업 금지 계약 종료를 앞두고 있다

LEE SOO-MAN의 경업 금지 조항이 종료된다

ARTMS is a 5-member South Korean girl group under MODHAUS. The group consists of JinSoul, HaSeul, Kim Lip, HeeJin, and Choerry from the currently inactive girl group LOONA. They first rebooted the LOONA sub-unit ODD EYE CIRCLE on July 12, 2023. They debuted on May 31, 2024, with their first album, DALL.

ARTMS

1월 13일, Kentish Town Forum 밖에는 비가 내리고 있었다. 우산들이 길가에 불규칙하게 늘어서 공연장을 감싸고 대기줄 가장자리마다 모여 있었다

ARTMS, 런던에서의 라이브: K-Pop의 새로운 클럽 키즈

BOYNEXTDOOR, is a South Korean boy group formed by KOZ Entertainment, a subsidiary of HYBE LABELS. The group consists of six members: Sungho, Riwoo, Jaehyun, Taesan, Leehan, and Woonhak. They debuted on May 30, 2023, with the single album &quot;Who!&quot;, featuring the tracks &quot;But I Like You,&quot; &quot;One and Only,&quot; and &quot;Serenade.&quot; Marketed with a &quot;boy next door&quot; image, the group emphasizes relatable storytelling and youth-centered themes, blending pop, hip-hop, and R&amp;B influences. BOYNEXTDOOR is recognized for its self-produced approach, with members contributing to songwriting and production under the creative direction of KOZ founder Zico. Following debut, they achieved strong rookie sales and growing international popularity through subsequent releases and live promotions.

BOYNEXTDOOR

BOYNEXTDOOR, 첫 투어를 기록한 ‘BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR ‘KNOCK ON Vol.1’ FINAL - LIVE’ 발매

ZEROBASEONE, commonly known as ZB1, is a five-member boy group formed through the Mnet survival show &quot;Boys Planet&quot; in 2023. They originally debuted as a nine-member group — along with AND2BLE&#x27;s members Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin and Han Yujin — under WAKEONE Entertainment, with &quot;In Bloom&quot; setting first-week sales records that demonstrated the massive anticipation built through the survival show. As a project group with a limited contract period, ZB1 operates with an urgency to make every comeback count, and they have delivered with consistent chart-topping releases and sold-out concerts. The group&#x27;s strength lies in their strong individual star power combined with impressive group synergy, cultivated through the intense bonding of their competition experience. Their fandom, ZEROSE, mobilized quickly into one of the most organized fan bases in fourth-generation K-pop. ZB1 represents the continued power of the survival show format to create commercially dominant groups with built-in passionate audiences. On March 15, 2026, they held their last concert as a nine-member boy group, sparking sadness among fans, who had grown fond of the relationship that had developed between the nine boys. As YH Entertainment did not renew the contracts of Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, and Han Yujin with WAKEONE, ZB1 are now promoting their career as a five-member boy group, with Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, and Park Gunwook.

ZEROBASEONE

어떤 K-pop 그룹의 팬이 된다는 건 우선순위 변화, 저조한 판매, 뜻밖의 상황 등으로 인해 조기 혹은 갑작스러운 해체를 목격할 위험을 감수하는 일이기도 하다.

뉴스

YANG YOSEOP, ‘Unloved Echo’로 자신만의 창작 길을 계속 개척하다

P1Harmony, Wembley Arena 라이브: 전설을 만들어가는 중

Yves, 유럽 투어 조정 — 라이브 수요가 기획을 따라잡다

‘Adrenaline’로 돌아온 ATEEZ, 다시 전력 질주

MONSTA X, “growing pains”로 컴백

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

BTS 회고 ‘MAP OF THE SOUL: 7’ 리뷰

1VERSE, 팬 주도 도시 선정 방식의 유럽 <SHATTERED> 투어 발표

LEE SOO-MAN의 경업 금지 조항이 종료된다

ARTMS, 런던에서의 라이브: K-Pop의 새로운 클럽 키즈

BOYNEXTDOOR, 첫 투어를 기록한 ‘BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR ‘KNOCK ON Vol.1’ FINAL - LIVE’ 발매

‘RE-FLOW’ 리뷰: ZEROBASEONE, 피할 수 없는 이별과 화해하다

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