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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

Stray Kids captivated the audience as headliners at the renowned Lollapalooza Chicago music festival in the United States. On August 2, the group performed on the Bud Light Stage in Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, as part of the festival, which attracts 110,000 attendees each day.

Stray Kids Headline Lollapalooza Chicago, Continuing Global Festival Domination

Big Planet Made Entertainment has issued a statement regarding a data omission in the first-week sales of Ha Sung Woon’s eighth mini album

Big Planet Made Entertainment Addresses Data Omission in Ha Sung Woon's Album Sales

Today’s Non-K-pop Spotlight is another great track from the 4-piece Korean indie band SURL.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Snow” by SURL

About a year after their high-profile debut, Kiss Of Life continues to captivate audiences with their incredible talent, charisma, and boundless enthusiasm for music and performance.

Kiss Of Life shines in a rare one-take music video

Featured MV of the Day: “Wife” by (G)-IDLE

SNSD, also known as Girls' Generation, celebrated their seventeenth debut anniversary on August 5.

Watch the moment SNSD responded to being called "living history"

IVE recently brought the house down at Lollapalooza Paris 2023, marking their debut at this iconic festival.

WATCH THE MOMENT - Monumental performance for IVE

Did you know American pop star Lady Gaga and K-pop girl group BLACKPINK have worked on a song together?

Collab Corner: BLACKPINK x Lady Gaga

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Yoon SeoYeon from tripleS.&nbsp;

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

GWSN, short for Gongwon Sonyeo or "Girls in the Park," is a K-pop girl group that captured hearts with their ethereal concepts and catchy music.&nbsp;

GWSN: Girls (no longer) in the Park

Samuel Arredondo Kim, known by his stage name Samuel, is an American singer based in South Korea who began his career at a young age. Born on January 17, 2002, in Los Angeles to a Mexican father and a South Korean mother, Samuel first gained public attention at eleven on the live broadcast series Seventeen TV.&nbsp;

Samuel: A Multinational Maestro

Less than a month after its release, BABYMONSTER has achieved a significant milestone with their latest music video. On July 28, shortly before midnight KST, the group's music video for their recent single “FOREVER” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. This accomplishment marks their fourth official music video to reach this impressive milestone, following “BATTER UP,” “Stuck In The Middle,” and “SHEESH.”BABYMONSTER originally released the music video for “FOREVER” on July 1 at midnight KST. It took just under 28 days for the video to hit the 100 million mark. The rapid success of “FOREVER” underscores BABYMONSTER's rising influence in the music industry. Each of their releases has consistently garnered significant attention and viewership, cementing their status as a formidable presence in the K-pop scene.Congratulations to BABYMONSTER on this remarkable achievement! Fans are eagerly anticipating what the group will accomplish next, as their swift rise shows no signs of slowing down.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJCHKjt0MPw&nbsp;

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