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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

Singer-songwriter Seori has officially announced her much-anticipated return with a new single album titled High.

Seori Announces Comeback with New Single Album High Set for September 10 Release

LE SSERAFIM has been officially announced as the special pre-show performers for the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).

LE SSERAFIM Announced as Special Pre-Show Performers for 2024 MTV VMAs

EXO member and solo artist Baekhyun has set a new personal best in album sales with the release of his latest album, Hello, World.

EXO's Baekhyun Breaks Personal and Solo Artist Records with Hello, World

This might just be the most hardcore song we’ve ever featured.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Fall” by Soumbalgwang

KARD sings of new love under sunny Italian skies in "Tell My Momma" MV

Featured MV of the Day: “FLY” by GOT7

MEOVV is an upcoming K-pop girl group set to debut under The Black Label, a subsidiary of YG Entertainment known for producing some of the biggest names in K-pop.

Check out MEOVV’s Debut Single “MEOW” Concept Photos

There's no denying the heartwarming friendship between American singer-songwriter Halsey and BTS, but she also shares a special bond with the group’s global fanbase, known as ARMY.

Watch the Moment when Halsey showered praise on BTS ARMY

Each month, we at KPOPWORLD like to look back into the earlier days of Korean music and the foundations of K-pop as we know it.

Throwback Review: A Perfect Day to Say I Love You by Younha

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Hyunsuk from CIX.

Is your birthday September 8? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

2AM is a South Korean ballad group that debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2008 and is well known for their emotional ballads and strong vocal performances.

2AM: Ballad Boys

Nine Muses, often stylized as 9Muses, was a South Korean girl group known for its "admission and graduation" concept, where members could join or leave the group over time.

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