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TNX (an acronym for The New Six) is a five-member boy group under P NATION. Originally debuting as six members, the group was formed through the SBS survival program LOUD, a collaboration project between J.Y. Park and PSY. They officially debuted on May 17, 2022 with their first mini album Way Up. The group’s lineup was finalized during the finale of LOUD in 2021, where Kyung Jun, Tae Hun, Hyun Soo, Jun Hyeok, Hwi, Sung Jun, and Tanaka Koki were selected for P NATION’s upcoming boy group. However, in January 2022, P NATION announced that Tanaka Koki would not debut with the team in order to continue training, leading the group to debut as six members under the name TNX. On their debut day, they also introduced their fandom name THX, meaning “Together with TNX.” Following their debut, TNX continued building their discography with releases such as Love Never Dies, Boyhood, and the digital single &quot;Fuego&quot;, while also participating in the survival competition Road to Kingdom : Ace of Ace in 2024. During this period, member Jun Hyeok temporarily paused activities due to anxiety before later returning to the group. In October 2024, it was announced that member Kyung Jun would enlist in the military and depart from the group following the completion of his service, reducing TNX to five members. The group continued activities with releases including the mini album For Real? in 2025 and the digital single &quot;Call Me Back&quot; in 2026, maintaining their growth under P NATION.

TNX have spent four years building a reputation on performance. With "Die Another Day," they went looking for it somewhere new

TNX Talk Rock, Live Vocals, and Refusing to Hold Back

Beyond K-pop, Southeast Asian genres like P-pop are gaining international attention. Leading the charge is boy band SB19, who are coming to San Antonio to show exactly why

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: SB19

Jay Park headlines the first-ever KPOPWORLD Festival, and if you know his story, that booking makes perfect sense

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: Jay Park

As the second KPOPWORLD Festival headliner, indie-rock band The Rose present a refreshing authenticity

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: The Rose

WHIB is a seven-member boy group under C-JeS Entertainment, consisting of members Kim Junmin, Haseung, Jinbeom, UGeon, Leejeong, Jaeha, and Wonjun. Originally an octet, they debuted on November 8, 2023, with the single album Cut-Out. The group was first teased in November 2021 as the trainee group M.I.C, which stood for “Made in C-JeS.” On September 7, 2023, it was revealed that the group would debut as an eight-member group under the name WHIB, along with introductions to the new members. In 2025, members LeeJeong, Junmin and Wonjun competed on the Mnet survival show Boys II Planet, ranking 12th, 13th, and 62nd, respectively. On October 16, it was announced that member Inhong had departed from the group. WHIB released their first mini album, ROCK THE NATION, on January 29, 2026.

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Once driven by the need to do everything perfectly, he has learned to trust his own strengths, find his individual style, and enjoy the process more freely

An Interview with WHIB’s WONJUN – The Perfectionist Learning to Trust Himself

Mimiirose celebrated several milestones with their third single album, Reebon, featuring the title track "The Flowers Swayed."

Mimiirose crafts a poetic anthem of self-love with their new song "The Flowers Swayed"

Earlier this month, Onew dropped his third EP, titled Flow.

Embracing the Everyday with Onew’s Flow concept photos

NewJeans' debut in 2022 was truly remarkable, as the dynamic fourth-generation girl group revolutionized fan engagement with K-pop and set a new standard for how the industry would evolve with female idols.

Fan Spotlight: Thai pop star Fyeqoodgurl shares dazzling cover of NewJeans' "Hype Boy"

While there’s no such thing as too much K-pop, we also recognize there are so many other talented Korean musicians making awesome music!

K-Indie Super Spotlight: Five of our favorite non-K-pop artists from Korea

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Hyunsoo from TNX].

Is your birthday September 16? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

OnlyOneOf, a South Korean boy band that debuted in 2019 under 8D Entertainment, is known for pushing boundaries in K-pop through their bold and sensual concepts.&nbsp;

OnlyOneOf: Totally Unique

Wooah, a South Korean girl group that debuted on May 13, 2020, under NV Entertainment (now H Music Entertainment), has experienced a whirlwind journey in the K-pop industry.

Wooah: Back and Better than Ever!

NewJeans has once again teamed up with Apple, starring in a fresh advertisement for the iPhone 16 Pro, presented by SK Telecom.

NewJeans Shines in iPhone 16 Pro Ad for SK Telecom

SM Entertainment has officially introduced its new male trot idol group, MYTRO, through an introduction film.

SM Entertainment Unveils New Trot Idol Group MYTRO, Featuring Former S.M.ROOKIES Member Shohei

In September's brand value rankings, Seventeen, Stray Kids, and SHINee emerged as the top three K-pop boy groups.&nbsp;

Seventeen, Stray Kids, and SHINee Top K-Pop Boy Group Brand Value Rankings for September

One thing you ought to know is that Korean indie music has no shortage of phenomenal bass players.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Root It Out” by Conut

When two of the biggest female pop stars, one from the East and one from the West, come together to collaborate, they create something truly unique: a novel, fresh, and contemporary girl code titled "New Woman."

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