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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

CNBLUE, short for Code Name BLUE, is a South Korean pop rock band that burst onto the scene in 2009. Consisting initially of Jung Yong-hwa, Kang Min-hyuk, Lee Jung-shin, and former member Lee Jong-hyun, they quickly gained fame with their debut EPs in

CNBLUE - Redefining Crushes in K-pop

With so many huge labels in the K-pop world, success often hinges on whether or not a group debuts through a wealthier label. A few groups have become popular without relying on affluence.&nbsp;

GFRIEND: Humble Beginnings

LE SSERAFIM is ready to heat up the summer with their much-anticipated comeback. According to a report on June 28, 2024 KST, the dynamic girl group is gearing up to release new music at the end of August, marking their first major project in nearly six months, following their hit single “EASY” released in February.

LE SSERAFIM Set for a Summer Comeback

NewJeans has achieved a remarkable milestone in the K-pop industry by opening the third floor and standing seats for a fan meeting at the iconic Tokyo Dome.&nbsp;

NewJeans Makes History with Iconic Tokyo Dome Fan Meeting

In an exciting collaboration, IST Entertainment's boy group ATBO (comprised of Oh Junseok, Ryu Junmin, Bae Hyunjun, Jeong Seunghwan, Kim Yeonkyu, and Won Bin) and BlueDot Entertainment's boy group Just B (featuring Geonu, Bain, Lim Jimin, JM, DY, and Sangwoo) are joining forces to form the new project group TheCrewOne.

ATBO and Just B Unite for Supergroup Named TheCrewOne

Initially treating music as a mere hobby, singer-songwriter Car, the garden (카더가든) pivoted from his day job to embrace a full-time music career—a move that has undoubtedly enriched the global indie music landscape.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Romantic Sunday” by Car, the garden

Featured MV of the Day: “DASH” by NMIXX

Earlier this month, Kep1er released their first full-length album. However this will also be the last release for the group as a nine-piece, as members Kang Ye-seo and Sakamoto Mashiro have decided not to renew their contracts and will be departing the group in July. So what were the final photos of the group all together like?

The Final Full-Group Kep1er Concept Photos

There’s a general consensus that there are few things better than a well-written, romantic fictional man. If you haven’t already seen it, the hit drama Lovely Runner shares the story of Sun-jae, a member of the fictional k-pop boy group ECLIPSE. We all knew that actor Byeon Woo-seok is a phenomenal actor with a strong face-card, but fans were blown away by his character Sun-jae performing his heartfelt debut song live.&nbsp;

Watch the moment that Byeon Woo-seok captured the hearts of fans, fictional and real

BTS’s Jungkook has taken over the internet more than a handful of times, but this beloved maknae is going viral yet again for twinning with Inside Out 2’s adorable character Envy.

BTS Jungkook in the new Inside Out 2

Is your birthday June 28? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

4Minute turned heads in the K-pop scene with their fierce "girl crush" concept that deeply resonated with fans worldwide. Formed under Cube Entertainment, the group consisted of members Jihyun, Gayoon, Jiyoon, Hyuna, and Sohyun, each bringing their unique flair to the stage.

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