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Set to Take Over Alamodome Oct. 28–31, 2026

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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

iKON's Koo Jun Hoe is stepping into the solo spotlight with his first mini-album, set for release on July 3. Announced by 143 Entertainment on June 26, this project marks Jun Hoe's debut as a solo artist, promising to showcase his unique musical style and versatility across various genres.

iKON's Koo Jun Hoe Set to Drop Debut Solo Mini-Album on July 3

Bada, the main vocalist of S.E.S. and an accomplished solo artist, is gearing up for an exciting concert this summer.

S.E.S.'s Bada Set to Host PINK SUMMER DREAM Concert in July

Aespa is making waves with their hit "Supernova," breaking records on the Melon weekly chart. Released on May 13 as a pre-release track from their first full-length album.

aespa Breaks Records with "Supernova," Dominates Charts

byebyesea's music defies easy categorization, encompassing influences as diverse as city pop, EDM, and rock.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Star Shower” by byebyesea

We are just crying with the fans of the lovely girl group Kep1er as they’ve released their very last comeback as a nine-member group.

Kep1er’s Emotional Comeback of First-Ever Album Kep1going On

Featured MV of the Day: “Either Way” by IVE

Former Astro member ROCKY is poised to release a thrilling new comeback entitled BLANK. But his concept photos are far from bland or blank. In two distinct sets, ROCKY shows off two distinct sides of his look and sound.

For an album called BLANK, ROCKY’s concepts are anything but

EST Crew has released a new dance cover of New Jeans’ song HOW SWEET and it’s so fire! Featuring the crew’s youngest members, the dance cover is as bubbly as the track.

Fanspotlight - EST Crew takes the streets of Barcelona dancing their cover of HOW SWEET by NEW JEANS

2AM is a prominent South Korean boy band that emerged from JYP Entertainment's Mnet documentary Hot Blood.&nbsp;

Who is 2AM?

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Mei from TINT.

Is your birthday June 26? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Although most girl groups are known for their sweet and girly concepts, ITZY’s sound is energetic and fearless.

ITZY: Have Trust, Girls

Artists in the music industry often stick to a single style or genre, but one band is delivering music with 180º differences between their songs.

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