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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

NCT's Yuta is set to make his highly anticipated solo debut in Japan with the release of his first mini album, Depth.

NCT's Yuta Announces Solo Debut with First Mini Album Depth

LE SSERAFIM has officially wrapped up the first-week sales for their 4th mini-album, Crazy, which was released on August 30.

LE SSERAFIM Records First-Week Sales for 4th Mini Album Crazy

On September 3, SHINee member and solo artist Onew made his highly anticipated comeback with a new project, the mini-album FLOW.

SHINee's Onew Returns with New Album FLOW, Surpasses Previous First-Day Sales Record

This indie pop track from the K-indie band NELL opens with playful, boppy synths that wouldn’t feel out of place on an Owl City song.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Dream catcher” by NELL

A defining trait of any great artist is their ability to evolve with the times, and GOT7's BamBam exemplifies this perfectly.&nbsp;

BamBam reinvents himself with style and panache in "LAST PARADE" MV

Featured MV of the Day: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by SF9

tripleS is a new and innovative K-pop girl group under MODHAUS, known for its unique "fan-participatory" concept.&nbsp;

Checking out tripleS’ ASSEMBLE Concept Photos

Cha Eun Woo is widely regarded as one of the most handsome and sought-after male idols in the Korean entertainment industry.&nbsp;

Watch the Moment: When Cha Eun Woo revealed his desire to get married

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Minyong from HAWW.

Is your birthday September 6? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Lee So-jung’s journey in the K-pop industry is marked by resilience and personal growth.

Sojung: Hope Through Creation

DAY6 and their dedicated fanbase are celebrating a major milestone, as the band reached the top spot on the Melon Daily Chart for the first time since their debut in 2015.&nbsp;

DAY6 Celebrates First-Ever #1 on Melon Daily Chart, Nine Years After Debut

Jimin's sophomore album MUSE has taken the music world by storm, mirroring the massive success of his debut solo album, FACE.

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