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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

aespa made their Japanese debut with the maxi single titled "Hot Mess," featuring the eponymous lead track.

aespa stirs up a "Hot Mess" with tantalizing new music video

KJRGL is an upcoming six-member boy group under Sony Music Entertainment Korea, set to make their official debut soon.

KJRGL Release Pre-debut Single Concept Photos

Fans were surprised to see Kim Minha from Pachinko teaming up with BTS' RM for the music video of "Come Back To Me," a track from his sophomore album, Right Place, Wrong Person.

Watch the Moment: Kim Minha and RM pair up for "Come Back To Me" MV

Let’s talk about HYUKOH’s album 20, a gem that’s packed with indie vibes and raw emotions.

Listening Party! 20 by HYUKOH

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Sora&nbsp; from WOOAH.&nbsp;

Is your birthday August 30? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Loco, born Kwon Hyuk-woo on December 25, 1989, is a South Korean rapper and songwriter known for his smooth flow, relatable lyrics, and significant influence in the Korean hip-hop scene.

Loco: Korean Hip-Hop Royalty

The boy band Shinhwa debuted in 1998 and has since become one of the most influential and enduring groups in K-pop history.&nbsp;

Shinhwa: K-pop’s Longest Running Boy Band

Singer PSY has announced that his annual year-end concert, All Night Stand, will take a break this year as he prepares for a significant new project slated for 2024.

PSY Announces Hiatus for Year-End Concert 'All Night Stand' to Focus on Major Project in 2024

Startup entertainment agency iNKODE is gearing up to launch its first K-Pop boy group, with Chief Strategy Officer Kim Jaejoong at the helm of the project.&nbsp;

Kim Jaejoong's iNKODE to Debut First K-Pop Boy Group in October

On August 27 KST, Billboard Korea hosted its inaugural Billboard K Power 100 event at The Shilla Seoul Yeong Bin Gwan, marking a significant moment in the Korean music industry.

FIFTY FIFTY Makes First Public Appearance as a 5-Member Group at Billboard Korea's K Power 100 Event

Generation three K-pop boy group THE BOYZ made a dynamic return with their third full-length Japanese album, Gibberish, featuring the title track of the same name, released in July this year.

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aespa stirs up a "Hot Mess" with tantalizing new music video

KJRGL Release Pre-debut Single Concept Photos

Watch the Moment: Kim Minha and RM pair up for "Come Back To Me" MV

Listening Party! 20 by HYUKOH

Is your birthday August 30? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Loco: Korean Hip-Hop Royalty

Shinhwa: K-pop’s Longest Running Boy Band

PSY Announces Hiatus for Year-End Concert 'All Night Stand' to Focus on Major Project in 2024

Kim Jaejoong's iNKODE to Debut First K-Pop Boy Group in October

FIFTY FIFTY Makes First Public Appearance as a 5-Member Group at Billboard Korea's K Power 100 Event

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “불꽃, 놀이” by CHEEZE

THE BOYZ are not taking any of the "Gibberish" from their critics

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