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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

There’s few things as universal as that crushing, lingering feeling of heartbreak. Whether it be recent or a distant memory, there are still such strong emotions attached to love. Some think it better to avoid love altogether than to feel this hurt, but isn’t there a little bit of solace in knowing it happened?

Ten K-pop Tracks for Heartbreak & Breakups

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with YunSeo from BADVILLAIN.

Is your birthday July 3? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

IZ*ONE, the dynamic South Korean-Japanese girl group formed through the electrifying reality show Produce 48, took the K-pop world by storm with their irresistible charm and undeniable talent.

From Produce 48 to Platinum: Celebrating IZ*ONE’s Unforgettable Run

The K-pop world is often chaotic with the push and pull of multiple members in a group. However, NU'EST has brought a sense of balance to this soundscape.&nbsp;

NU’EST: A Balanced Soundscape

Manila is brimming with excitement as the renowned K-Pop group Red Velvet prepares for their inaugural fan-con tour, HAPPINESS : My Dear, ReVe1uv, scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.&nbsp;

Red Velvet Set to Thrill Manila with First-Ever Fan-Con Tour This September

Solar is currently dazzling audiences on her first Asian tour, 2ND CONCERT COLOURS, making stops in major cities like Seoul, Manila, Kaohsiung, and Kawasaki.&nbsp;

Solar Shines Bright on Her First Asian Tour 2ND CONCERT COLOURS, Captivating Fans with Vibrant Performances

Just ahead of Stray Kids' highly anticipated July comeback, member HAN has taken fans by surprise with the drop of his solo track 'Maybe.'&nbsp;

Stray Kids' HAN Stuns with Surprise Solo Release 'Maybe' Ahead of Group's July Comeback

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “ANTIHERO” by Epik High

Red Velvet's highly anticipated comeback album, "Cosmic," has K-pop fans around the world buzzing with excitement. Known for their innovative sound and captivating performances, Red Velvet delivers yet again with a collection that blends pop, R&amp;B, and experimental genres seamlessly.

Red Velvet’s Moody Comeback Album “Cosmic”

Featured MV of the Day: “I NEED U” by BTS

IU has been on her 2024 World Tour and fans all over the globe are beyond ecstatic! It is most everyone’s dream to see the star perform live.

Watch the moment that IU performed ‘Love wins all’ on her World Tour

In K-pop, lightsticks are handheld devices that fans use during concerts and events to show support for their favorite idols and groups. You’ve likely seen them: colored, light up pieces of plastic that enthusiastic fans wave around and that looks SO COOL at night when the lights go out.

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