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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 Lee Jeonghyeon from EVNNE.

Is your birthday September 11? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Yukika Teramoto, a Japanese singer and actress based in South Korea, is a unique figure in the entertainment industry due to her diverse career spanning modeling, acting, voice acting, and singing.

Yukika: Soul Lady

Kim Sung-kyu, widely known as Sunggyu, is a South Korean singer, actor, and leader of the renowned boy band INFINITE.

Sunggyu: INFINITE Potential

MEOVV, the first girl group formed by legendary K-pop producer Teddy Park, has made an explosive debut that is already leaving a global mark.

MEOVV's Debut Single Takes the Global Stage by Storm

Rising K-pop group 8TURN has officially announced their first world tour, titled “8TURNRISE,” exciting fans with the prospect of their global debut on a larger stage.&nbsp;

8TURN Announces First World Tour, 8TURNRISE, Slated for 2025

AMPERS&amp;ONE members Kamden and Brian made a stylish impression at Seoul Fashion Week on September 7 KST, attending the Kwon Hyun Joo 2025 S/S Collection show.&nbsp;

AMPERS&ONE's Kamden and Brian Turn Heads at Seoul Fashion Week

This song feels like music from an alternate timeline.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Stretched Time” by Wah Wah Wah

In April this year, ONF unveiled their new mini-album BEAUTIFUL SHADOW, featuring the title track "Bye My Monster," which later became part of their instrumental album INFUSE released on August 2.

ONF delivers a heartfelt plea for help in their "Bye My Monster" MV

Featured MV of the Day: “One and Only” by BOYNEXTDOOR

A.C.E (Adventure Calling Emotions) is a South Korean boy group that debuted in 2017 under Beat Interactive.

Get Ready for Cozy Fall with A.C.E.’s “Anymore” Concept Photos

On September 8 last year, BTS' V made his much-anticipated debut as a soloist with the captivating album Layover, blending R&amp;B and K-pop elements.

Watch the Moment: BTS' V's dog Yeontan made his live TV debut

We at KPOPWORLD love to look back into the earlier days of Korean music and the foundations of K-pop as we know it.

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