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Set to Take Over Alamodome Oct. 28–31, 2026

KPOPWORLD Festival & Worldwide Dance Competition

idntt (아이덴티티; read as identity) is an upcoming 24-member boy group under MODHAUS. They are set to make their debut sometime in 2026. The group consists of members divided into 3 rotational sub-units consisting of 8 members each - uneverm8t, yesw8are and itsnotov8r.

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For their new album &lt;itsnotover&gt;, idntt sat down with KPOPWORLD to talk about where they've been, what this group has demanded of them, and what they refuse to let go of

idntt: The KPOPWORLD Digital Cover

EPEX [‘i:peks] (이펙스), formerly known as C9ROOKIES (C9루키즈) is a 7-member South Korean boy group under C9 Entertainment, consisting of Wish, MU, A-Min, Baekseung, Ayden, Yewang, and Jeff. On November 21, 2025, it was announced that Keum had left the group. They debuted on June 8, 2021, with their first EP album, BIPOLAR Pt.1 : 불안의 서 (Prelude of Anxiety)

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Closing a trilogy is easy. Closing it by handing the story back to the people who lived it is something else. EPEX's Youth: Epilogue wraps up two years and three albums of coming-of-age storytelling

EPEX Talks Youth Epilogue, Ownership and Growth

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.

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On July 14, inner beauty brand LifePharm announced that genderless group XLOV will become their newest Global Ambassadors. The brand is known for their viral dietary Mood Change Alpha Plus range, described as self-care for K-pop idols

XLOV Announced as Ambassadors for Inner Beauty Brand LifePharm

K-pop’s contract system has undergone many changes since the industry’s inception in the 1990s. From 13-year slave contracts to a reduced term of seven years — with options for renegotiation

K-pop’s Contract System, Explained – And Why So Many Artists Are Leaving Big Labels

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Mu from EPEX.

Is your birthday September 14? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Byun Baek-hyun, better known as Baekhyun, is a prominent South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor, who first gained global recognition as a member of the boy band EXO and its subunits EXO-K and EXO-CBX.

Baekhyun: “Genius Idol”

RM, born Kim Nam-joon on September 12, 1994, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and producer best known as the leader of the global phenomenon BTS.

RM: More than Just a Rap Monster

BLACKPINK continues to solidify their status as global superstars, achieving yet another impressive milestone.

BLACKPINK Becomes Only Girl Group with 13 Songs Surpassing 400 Million Spotify Streams

Jae, the former guitarist and vocalist of the popular K-pop band DAY6, is making his long-awaited return to Korea for a solo concert.

Former DAY6 Member Jae Returns to Korea for Solo Concert

BTS has secured a prestigious spot in Billboard's list of the “Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century,” cementing their influence and legacy in the global music scene.

BTS Named Among Billboard's “Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century”

CHS is one of the most stylistically consistent Korean Indie bands out there, staying true to their signature beach music vibe since 2018.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “One Summer Day” by CHS and mei ehara

Is it really summer without hot beaches, sun-kissed skin, tropical fruits, stylish swimwear, and an exciting trip with friends to a distant island?&nbsp;

HYOLYN brings the final summer party vibes to the dance floor with "WAIT"

Featured MV of the Day: “Heavy Heart” by RIO

BEATWIN is a South Korean K-pop boy group that debuted in 2014 under Elen Entertainment.

BEATWIN’s “Don’t Leave” Concept Photos

TOMORROW X TOGETHER's eldest member, Yeonjun, is celebrating his 25th birthday today.

Watch the moment when TXT's Yeonjun showcased his incredible dancing skills on Artist of the Month

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Sungchan from RIIZE.

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