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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

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;

RIIZE's "RIIZING DAY" Finale Fan Concert to Be Broadcast Live in Cinemas Globally

Coupang Play has announced that Jisoo from BLACKPINK will be taking a leading role in its highly anticipated zombie drama Newtopia.

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo to Lead Upcoming Zombie Drama Newtopia on Coupang Play

On August 1 at midnight KST, TXT delighted fans with the release of two adorable videos introducing their official “PPULBATU” characters.

TXT Introduces Adorable New "PPULBATU" Characters

If you want a track with an instrumental hook so soulful, sexy, and tasty that it’ll immediately make you stank face, well: here you go.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “No Make Up” by Zion.T

Stray Kids' long-standing mutual admiration and friendship with Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman culminated in the creation of "SLASH" for the upcoming blockbuster movie,&nbsp;

Stray Kids' 3RACHA score their first Marvel OST with "SLASH"

Featured MV of the Day: “Illusion” by aespa

What is happening in CATCH THE YOUNG’s latest concepts?

Jeon Somi is known for her close friendship with TWICE's members, especially with the group's leader, Jihyo.

Watch the Moment when TWICE's Jihyo and Jeon Somi kissed

Music sure can take you places! Well, not literally, but you know what we mean. We’ve already given you a playlist of songs to get you from A to B, so here’s another one to figure out where B actually is.

From Here to There: 10 K-pop Songs Named After Locations

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Yeonjung] from Cosmic Girls.

Is your birthday August 3? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Wheein's journey in the music industry is a testament to her artistic evolution and dedication. Known as a member of the renowned South Korean girl group Mamamoo, Wheein first gained prominence with the group's debut in 2014.

Wheein: Art in Balance

Jay B, also known as Lim Jae-beom, is a versatile singer, songwriter, and actor who leads the boy band Got7, is part of the duo JJ Project and sub-unit Jus2, and is a member of the R&amp;B soul crew Offshore as Def.&nbsp;

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