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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

The Rose is a South Korean indie rock band known for their emotive sound, raw vocals, and ability to blend genres like rock, pop, and ballad.

The Rose

Rosé, born Roseanne Park in New Zealand and raised in Australia, has risen to international fame as both a member of BLACKPINK and a solo artist.&nbsp;

Rosé: Global Icon

LE SSERAFIM made their highly anticipated debut at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Show on September 11 ET.

LE SSERAFIM Lights Up the 2024 MTV VMAs Pre-Show Stage

LE SSERAFIM's Hong Eunchae is set to step down from her role as the MC of KBS2's Music Bank, according to media reports on September 12 KST.

LE SSERAFIM's Hong Eunchae to Step Down as Music Bank MC After One Year and Seven Months

EXO member and solo artist Baekhyun has officially reached 1 million sales with his comeback album Hello, World just five days after its release.

EXO's Baekhyun Reaches 1 Million Sales with Hello, World on Day Five

Although this song comes from a Japanese artist, this fantastic indie track features South Korean indie darlings SE SO NEON.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “honomekashi” by KIRINJI feat. SE SO NEON

&nbsp;If I were to pitch DAY6's Young K's new collaboration song "SLOW" in one line, I'd say: 'Young K and Big Ocean express love and kindness through sign language in a touching music video.'

DAY6's Young K and Big Ocean convey love and kindness through sign language in "SLOW" MV

Featured MV of the Day: “Give Me That” by WayV

B.A.P (Best Absolute Perfect) is a South Korean boy group that debuted in 2012 under TS Entertainment.

Throwback Concept Photos: B.A.P.’s  Carnival

BTS' frontman,Kim Nam Joon, better known as RM, celebrates his 30th birthday today!

Watch the Moment when BTS' RM delivered an inspiring speech at the UN

They say diamonds are forever, and while that might not be completely true, comparisons to diamonds certainly aren’t going away anytime soon.

A Girl’s Best Friend: 10 K-pop songs with ‘Diamond’ in the title

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with RM from BTS.

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The Rose

Rosé: Global Icon

LE SSERAFIM Lights Up the 2024 MTV VMAs Pre-Show Stage

LE SSERAFIM's Hong Eunchae to Step Down as Music Bank MC After One Year and Seven Months

EXO's Baekhyun Reaches 1 Million Sales with Hello, World on Day Five

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “honomekashi” by KIRINJI feat. SE SO NEON

DAY6's Young K and Big Ocean convey love and kindness through sign language in "SLOW" MV

Featured MV of the Day: “Give Me That” by WayV

Throwback Concept Photos: B.A.P.’s Carnival

Watch the Moment when BTS' RM delivered an inspiring speech at the UN

A Girl’s Best Friend: 10 K-pop songs with ‘Diamond’ in the title

Is your birthday September 12? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

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