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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 Yigyer from Ye-A.

Is your birthday September 10? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Cha Eunwoo, born Lee Dong-min on March 30, 1997, is a South Korean singer, actor, and model, best known as a member of the K-pop boy group ASTRO under Fantagio Entertainment.

Cha Eunwoo:

Baekho, born Kang Dong-ho in Jeju, South Korea, is a multi-talented singer-songwriter, actor, and producer, best known for his role in the boy group NU'EST.&nbsp;

Baekho: Perseverance Personified

FIFTY FIFTY's latest pre-release track, "Starry Night," has quickly captured the attention of fans worldwide, surpassing 10 million views on YouTube within just nine days of its release.&nbsp;

FIFTY FIFTY's "Starry Night" Surpasses 10 Million Views in Just Nine Days

RM's latest collaboration single with rapper Megan Thee Stallion, "Neva Play," is making waves on multiple global music charts.

RM and Megan Thee Stallion's Collaboration "Neva Play" Dominates Global Charts

On September 7, the 2024 The Fact Music Awards began at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan.

Taehyung Wins "Best Music (Spring)" at 2024 The Fact Music Awards for Solo Track "FRI(END)S"

Though summer might be a distant memory, it hasn’t stopped us from enjoying vibrant, summery tunes, and fromis_9's "Supersonic" is the latest track on our playlist.

fromis_9 makes a stellar comeback with"Supersonic"

Featured MV of the Day: “Not Your Girl” by IVE

Watch the Moment: BTS' V and IU beam with joy as they pose for their 'wedding photos'

Is your birthday September 9? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Kim Sejeong is a South Korean singer, actress, and former member of the K-pop girl groups I.O.I and gugudan.

Kim Sejeon: Star All Over

Kim Dong-han is a unique figure in the K-pop world, with a career that has spanned multiple musical ventures and personal growth.

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