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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

What an incredible year it has been for BABYMONSTER! The rookie girl group's performance video for "LIKE THAT" has impressively surpassed 100 million views.

BABYMONSTER’s Performance Video for “LIKE THAT” Hits 100 Million Views

Around Us Entertainment, the company behind Highlight, The Wind, and many others, has recently issued a warning regarding emails that are impersonating their company and containing malicious code.

Around Us Entertainment Issues Warning on Fraudulent Emails Impersonating Their Brand

What does it sound like when there are too many feelings to feel? It might sound something like Korean shoegaze artist Parannoul’s 2023 album After the Magic.

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “Arrival” by Parannoul

LNCT's new release "Songbird" from their album NCT WISH 엔시티 위시 is a soothing track that captures listeners with its serene melodies and captivating vocals.

LNCT's new release "Songbird" from their album NCT WISH

Featured MV of the Day: “I will show you” by Ailee

Concept of the Day: KISS OF LIFE 1st Mini-Album

Odg is a fun YouTube channel that shares interview style videos with awesome and fun content. One of the legendary videos where they asked Minseo, a young actress, to pretend to not know the person coming to join the video.

Watch the Moment that a young IU fan tried to not recognize her favorite K-pop star IU

Did you know that K-pop megastars BTS have collaborated on a track with Danish toy company Lego? Wait, that’s not quite right..

Collab Corner: BTS X Lego

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Hu from AFOS.

Is your birthday July 7? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Pentagon, also known as&nbsp; PTG, is a South Korean boy band formed by Cube Entertainment in 2016. Initially comprising ten members, the group was introduced through the Mnet survival show "Pentagon Maker," where they showcased their talents across vocal/rap, dance, teamwork, talent, and mindset categories.

Pentagon - Aces of Kpop

It can be really hard to keep the attention on you as a pop star even if you’ve already gotten it turned to you once. So many groups have to work like mad to avoid falling into obscurity or potentially worse, becoming a one-hit wonder. However, girl group AOA have managed to keep themselves relevant throughout their time as performers. How have they done this?

AOA: Masters of the Public Eye

The organizer of ONF's upcoming North American tour, Jacky Yoo, CEO of J&amp;B Entertainment, has issued a formal apology for privately offering extra benefits and amenities to a select group of fans via KakaoTalk chatrooms.

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