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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

One of the best parts of music is its power to take you away into faraway places, real or imaginary.

Ten K-Pop Tracks to Whisk You Away to Neverland

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Junho from NOMAD.

Is your birthday July 11? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Berry Good was a girl group who formed in 2014 under Asia Bridge Entertainment and officially disbanded in 2021.&nbsp;

Berry Good (but Not Quite Good Enough)

ILLIT's popularity shows no signs of waning as they maintain a strong presence on the U.S. Billboard global charts.

ILLIT Continues Dominance on Global Charts

RIIZE’s Wonbin, known for his iconic long hair since his debut, took fans by surprise earlier this year with a dramatic hair transformation, opting for a shorter style.

RIIZE’s Wonbin Sparks Excitement with Hair Transformation

The boy group MIRAE, under DSP Media, is disbanding after three years in the music industry. On July 9 KST, DSP Media revealed that the members have decided to end their group activities following extensive discussions and mutual agreement.

MIRAE Announces Disbandment After Three-Year Journey

The Korean rock group 3rd Line Butterfly don’t really fit cleanly into any genre distinction. They just make great music in whatever style they want.

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “Zero” by 3rd Line Butterfly

Julie, Natty, Belle, and Haneul are back. After making their debut under S2 Entertainment a year ago with their self titled EP, the group known as KISS OF LIFE is back to follow up that runaway success.

KISS OF LIFE returns with “Sticky” new single

Featured MV of the Day: “Dreams Come True” by S.E.S.

Now that (G)I-DLE’s has already reached their seventh mini-album (not to mention their two full-length albums), we wanted to look back at where it all began, the group’s first mini-album I Am.

Throwback Concept: Cute Rookie (G)I-DLE’s First Mini-Album

Is your birthday July 10? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Having a series is one of the best ways to build a fanbase and give them confidence in their expectations for the future.

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