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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

K-indie rock band HYUKOH took South Korea by storm in 2015 with their irresistible blend of indie rock and disco.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Comes and Goes” by HYUKOH

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “rain bird interlude” by CODE KUNST

BABYMONSTER is gradually establishing itself as leaders of the fifth generation of K-pop idols.&nbsp;

BABYMONSTER declare they are here to stay “Forever”

K-pop's IT girl-group, Girls' Generation's leader, Taeyeon, returns with the digital single “Heaven.”

Taeyeon belts out heavenly vocals in dramatic music video

Featured MV of the Day: “Farewell, Neverland” by TXT

SF9 recently revealed their schedule for their newest comeback mini-album, Fantasy. As part of the rollout, a new single titled “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” is also right around the corner.

SF9 invites us to Be Happy in latest teaser photos

Watch The Moment when BTS' V skillfully cosplayed Squid Game

It’s hard to say what you want or need to say sometimes. Life would just be so much easier if you could make people read your mind and you didn’t have feelings that could get hurt.

Making it Official: 10 K-pop songs to confess to your crush with

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Ryo from NCT.

Is your birthday August 4? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Teen Top, a boy band formed by TOP Media in 2010, has experienced various transformations since its inception. Originally a six-member group, it now consists of Chunji, Niel, Ricky, and Changjo.&nbsp;

Teen Top: Staying on Top

Kim Hyung-seo, known professionally as BIBI, has carved a distinctive niche in the South Korean music and entertainment industry through her multifaceted career.&nbsp;

BIBI: From Bedroom to Stardom

RIIZE’s upcoming finale fan concert will be available in theaters across the globe which is great new for fans who can’t attend it in person!&nbsp;

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