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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

This week, rapper and hip hop artist Jay Park dropped an epic 6-minute collaboration on his song “McNasty.”

Jay Park gets extra McNasty on new comeback

Featured MV of the Day: “GAMBLER” by MONSTA X

ONF recently announced they would be releasing a full instrumental album titled, Infuse, later this year.

Good Vibes Only on ONF’s Infuse

Solar, the leader of MAMAMOO, released her second mini-album on April 30th of this year. In this EP, one experiences a variety of styles such as house, rock, R&amp;B, folk, and blues — a diverse group of genres for one mini-album.

COLOURS by Solar: An Authentic Palette of Greatness

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with May from Neon Punch.

Is your birthday July 27? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Jeong Sewoon, a South Korean singer-songwriter under Starship Entertainment, has established a unique presence in the K-pop industry. His journey began in 2013 on the reality show K-pop Star, where his original song "Mom, Wait a Minute" caught the judges' attention.

Jeong Sewoon: The Singer-Songwridol

Although it’s difficult to attain such great heights as big-hit boy groups like BTS or SEVENTEEN, VICTON has developed a humble but loyal following and respectable sales figures.

VICTON: Artistic Evolution

KBS' Music Bank returned for another exciting episode, featuring performances from some of the hottest artists in the industry.

Stray Kids Take the Win on This Week's 'Music Bank' with "Chk Chk Boom"

BLACKPINK's Rosé has recently been spotted in the United States, stirring excitement and speculation among fans about potential upcoming solo projects.

BLACKPINK's Rosé Spotted Filming in the U.S., Sparking Speculation About New Solo Projects

Sungjong, a member of the popular K-pop group INFINITE, is set to kick off his fan meeting tour on September 7th in Seoul.

Sungjong to Embark on Fan Meeting Tour Starting September 7th in Seoul

Ever wonder what it would feel like to be on the edge of an earth-shattering, universe-ending event?

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Event Horizon” by Jambinai

After reuniting in 2022, K-pop girl group KARA has had several new releases.

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