KPOPWORLD #5

KPOPWORLD #4

KPOPWORLD #3

KPOPWORLD #2 (Poster Version)

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.

idntt

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)

EPEX

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.

XLOV

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

Did you know that Ryan Reynolds originally planned to have the K-pop superstars Stray Kids appear in the latest Marvel movie? He asked them, but due to restrictions around the actors and writers’ strike, they weren’t able to make the cameo work.

In honor of Stray Kids appearing on the OST, enjoy these rad Deadpool & Wolverine Posters

In an amazing turn of events, Ryan Reynolds got his Stray Kids cameo after all! The charismatic actor/American action star and the K-pop phenoms were originally planning to team up for the new Marvel Studios film Deadpool &amp; Wolverine. Stray Kids was supposed to appear in the film, but scheduling conflicts made that a logistical impossibility.

Watch the Moment Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Team Up With Stray Kids

The new gen is rising and dynamic music along with it. The new group Riize has just released their first mini album, and it is jam-packed with energy and flair.

Riize is Riizing to the Occasion on Their First Album

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Sua from CSR.

Is your birthday July 23? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Kim Ji-woo, known to the world as Chuu, has carved a distinct niche for herself in the K-pop industry since her birth on October 20, 1999, in Cheongju, South Korea.

Chuu: Rebound of the Century

Yoo Si-ah, known professionally as YooA, has become a standout name in the K-pop industry since her debut. Born Yoo Yeon-joo on September 17, 1995, in Seoul, South Korea, she later changed her name to Yoo Si-ah.

YooA: All-Round Greatness

On July 20 KST, PSY's highly anticipated 2024 Summer Swag tour performance at Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon was abruptly cut short due to heavy rain and gusty winds.

PSY Cancels Seoul Concert Due to Severe Weather, Prioritizes Audience Safety

On July 20, TVXQ thrilled fans by posting a teaser for their upcoming comeback before the end of 2024. This announcement comes as the group prepares to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut, marking the occasion with a highly anticipated full-length album titled ZONE.

TVXQ Announces Comeback with New Album ZONE Ahead of 20th Anniversary

BTS's Jimin has made a significant impact with his second solo album, Muse.

BTS's Jimin Climbs Spotify Charts with “Who” from Second Solo Album Muse

Music has the inexplicable power to wipe out your current emotions and whisk you away into faraway places

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “Yeah” by TRPP

Jimin's latest solo venture, MUSE, has landed like a sonic revelation, featuring seven fresh tracks that showcase the BTS star's evolution as a musician and artist.

News

In honor of Stray Kids appearing on the OST, enjoy these rad Deadpool & Wolverine Posters

Watch the Moment Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Team Up With Stray Kids

Riize is Riizing to the Occasion on Their First Album

Is your birthday July 23? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Chuu: Rebound of the Century

YooA: All-Round Greatness

PSY Cancels Seoul Concert Due to Severe Weather, Prioritizes Audience Safety

TVXQ Announces Comeback with New Album ZONE Ahead of 20th Anniversary

BTS's Jimin Climbs Spotify Charts with “Who” from Second Solo Album Muse

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “Yeah” by TRPP

Jimin’s MUSE is a sonic revelation

Featured MV of the Day: “Hot” by SEVENTEEN

Trending Now

Latest Issue

KPOPWORLD #5

Cart