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TNX (an acronym for The New Six) is a five-member boy group under P NATION. Originally debuting as six members, the group was formed through the SBS survival program LOUD, a collaboration project between J.Y. Park and PSY. They officially debuted on May 17, 2022 with their first mini album Way Up. The group’s lineup was finalized during the finale of LOUD in 2021, where Kyung Jun, Tae Hun, Hyun Soo, Jun Hyeok, Hwi, Sung Jun, and Tanaka Koki were selected for P NATION’s upcoming boy group. However, in January 2022, P NATION announced that Tanaka Koki would not debut with the team in order to continue training, leading the group to debut as six members under the name TNX. On their debut day, they also introduced their fandom name THX, meaning “Together with TNX.” Following their debut, TNX continued building their discography with releases such as Love Never Dies, Boyhood, and the digital single &quot;Fuego&quot;, while also participating in the survival competition Road to Kingdom : Ace of Ace in 2024. During this period, member Jun Hyeok temporarily paused activities due to anxiety before later returning to the group. In October 2024, it was announced that member Kyung Jun would enlist in the military and depart from the group following the completion of his service, reducing TNX to five members. The group continued activities with releases including the mini album For Real? in 2025 and the digital single &quot;Call Me Back&quot; in 2026, maintaining their growth under P NATION.

TNX have spent four years building a reputation on performance. With "Die Another Day," they went looking for it somewhere new

TNX Talk Rock, Live Vocals, and Refusing to Hold Back

Beyond K-pop, Southeast Asian genres like P-pop are gaining international attention. Leading the charge is boy band SB19, who are coming to San Antonio to show exactly why

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: SB19

Jay Park headlines the first-ever KPOPWORLD Festival, and if you know his story, that booking makes perfect sense

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: Jay Park

As the second KPOPWORLD Festival headliner, indie-rock band The Rose present a refreshing authenticity

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: The Rose

WHIB is a seven-member boy group under C-JeS Entertainment, consisting of members Kim Junmin, Haseung, Jinbeom, UGeon, Leejeong, Jaeha, and Wonjun. Originally an octet, they debuted on November 8, 2023, with the single album Cut-Out. The group was first teased in November 2021 as the trainee group M.I.C, which stood for “Made in C-JeS.” On September 7, 2023, it was revealed that the group would debut as an eight-member group under the name WHIB, along with introductions to the new members. In 2025, members LeeJeong, Junmin and Wonjun competed on the Mnet survival show Boys II Planet, ranking 12th, 13th, and 62nd, respectively. On October 16, it was announced that member Inhong had departed from the group. WHIB released their first mini album, ROCK THE NATION, on January 29, 2026.

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Once driven by the need to do everything perfectly, he has learned to trust his own strengths, find his individual style, and enjoy the process more freely

An Interview with WHIB’s WONJUN – The Perfectionist Learning to Trust Himself

Formed by JYP Entertainment, Wonder Girls burst onto the scene in 2007 with their debut single "Irony." They quickly became household names with the release of "Tell Me" from their first album The Wonder Years. Despite early lineup changes, including Yubin replacing Hyuna, they solidified their place in South Korea's music scene.

Wonder Girls - The First Wave of Hallyu

The GRAMMY Museum has announced an exciting addition to their Global Spin Live series, featuring ZEROBASEONE on July 25.

ZEROBASEONE to Highlight GRAMMY Museum

Wow, Jin has been busy! Since being discharged from the military last month, Jin from BTS has held a fan event, announced different shows that he is planning to appear on, and has already started working on new music! So, what’s next for him? Carrying the Olympic Torch, of course!

BTS’s Jin to Participate In Torch Relay at 2024 Paris Olympics

EXO member and solo artist Xiumin is set to captivate fans in the Philippines at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy AI Festival.&nbsp;

EXO's Xiumin to Headline Samsung Galaxy AI Festival in the Philippines

Get elemental with BOYNEXTDOOR’s latest comeback

Featured MV of the Day: “MANIAC” by Stray Kids 

2024 has been filled with plenty of great rookie concepts. From BABYMONSTER’s absolute dominance to ILLIT’s viral success, there’s been no shortage of great K-pop newbies. However, one group that might have gone under the radar for you is WAKER. The group debuted at the very start of the year, and despite a mild amount of attention, didn’t really shake things up too much for K-pop as a whole.

Check Out the Comeback Photos for WAKER’s 2nd Mini-Album!

Fans of NewJeans were thrilled to see Hyein back on stage at KBS WORLD TV's Music Bank, marking her return after a recovery hiatus due to a foot injury. Hyein, a cherished member of the popular K-Pop band, had been absent from her group’s activities following a microfracture sustained during practice earlier this year.

NewJeans Hyein is Back!

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Hyejin from CRAXY.&nbsp;

Is your birthday July 13? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

MBLAQ, the boy band founded by superstar Rain, made waves upon their debut in 2009 with the single album Just BLAQ. With a lineup that initially included members Seungho, G.O, Mir, Lee Joon and Thunder, MBLAQ quickly gained attention for their polished performances and strong musical foundation.&nbsp;

MBLAQ - What Could Have Been

In a remarkable achievement, rookie boy group 82MAJOR has clinched the number one spot on a U.S. radio chart, showcasing their impressive rise in the music industry.

82MAJOR Makes History as Rookie Group Tops U.S. Radio Chart

In a groundbreaking collaboration, CJ ENM and The CW Network will air KCON LA 2024 live on Sunday, July 28, at 8 pm ET. This significant event will mark the first live primetime broadcast of a K-pop festival on national U.S. television, featuring top K-pop artists.

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