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Set to Take Over Alamodome Oct. 28–31, 2026

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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

During a recent appearance on the Japanese variety program Cream Stew: The Legend, 31 Olympic medalists who excelled at the 2024 Paris Olympics were asked by the host which celebrity they would most like to meet.

Olympic Gold Medalist Coco Yoshizawa Reveals She Wants to Meet BTS' V

“Jeon Somi's 'Ice Cream' is making waves,” declares the Summer Breaking News ticker, highlighting it as the hottest day of the season.

Jeon Somi embraces summer in retro fashion with "Ice Cream" MV

Featured MV of the Day: “Best Friend Ever” by NCT DREAM

tripleS is a unique K-pop girl group under Modhaus, known for its innovative concept where fans actively participate in the group's activities and member lineup through a system called “Gravity.”

The Future is Now: tripleS reveal ASSEMBLE24 Concept Photos

If you haven’t heard of the hit K-drama Lovely Runner, you might be living under a virtual rock.

Watch the moment when BTS' RM and Jin star in their own version of Lovely Runner

Let’s talk about one of the most legendary K-pop albums out there—BIGBANG’s MADE.

Listening Party! MADE by BIGBANG

Is your birthday September 2? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

PSY, born Park Jae-sang on December 31, 1977, is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer who became a global sensation with his viral hit “Gangnam Style” in 2012.

PSY: Viral Sensation, Musical Pioneer

Kep1er, formed through the Mnet reality competition show Girls Planet 999 in 2021, quickly made a name for themselves in the K-pop industry.&nbsp;

Kep1er: Interstellar Talent

Global music streaming platform Spotify is joining in on the celebration of Stray Kids’ latest world tour, dominATE, by offering special online and offline experiences for STAY, the group’s dedicated fandom.

Spotify Celebrates Stray Kids' World Tour 'dominATE' with Exclusive Fan Experiences

Third-generation K-pop girl group FIESTAR has officially made a comeback with a 2024 version of their hit song "You're Pitiful."&nbsp;

FIESTAR Makes a Comeback with 2024 Version of "You're Pitiful"

SBS M and SBS FiL are teaming up with TEN Entertainment to launch a new boy group survival show, SCOOL, designed to discover and develop talented trainees from Korea and Taiwan.&nbsp;

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