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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

BABYMONSTER is proving their popularity and fan loyalty. They&nbsp; just surpassed 6 million subscribers on YouTube!

BABYMONSTER Sets New YouTube Milestone with 6 Million Subscribers

Get ready for the grand comeback of MBC’s beloved Idol Star Athletics Championships (ISAC)!

'Idol Star Athletics Championships' Set to Return After Two-Year Hiatus

Girls’ Generation has hit another major milestone on YouTube!

Girls’ Generation Sets New YouTube Milestone with “The Boys”

SE SO NEON, the dynamic K-indie sensation spearheaded by Hwang Soyoon and Park Hyunjin, has made waves (lol) since its inception in 2016.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “The Wave” by SE SO NEON

Many Astro fans know ROCKY (라키) from his work with the boy group.

Fans eagerly await ROCKY’s comeback after 2 trailers 

Featured MV of the Day: “Serenade” by BOYNEXTDOOR

The 19-year-old Youngjae, a member of PLEDIS Entertainment’s boy group TWS, took to social media to share his excitement for the group’s comeback – which is already breaking their own personal records to the tune of hundreds of thousands of stock preorders.

TWS’ Youngjae shares youthful excitement over comeback

All across East Asia, music is having a resurgence. While K-pop fans are certainly well acquainted with Hallyu, the rising wave is lifting all ships in the region – helping budding groups in other East Asian countries reach a global audience like never before.

Watch the Moment Thai Group 4MIX Wowed the Internet With Their Unique Moves

Who is 2PM?

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Hauen from ARTBEAT.

Is your birthday June 25? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Min Yoon-gi, better known by his stage names Suga and Agust D, is a prominent South Korean rapper, songwriter, and producer under Big Hit Entertainment (part of HYBE Corporation).

Suga: From Underground Rap to Global Stardom

Breakups are sadly incredibly common in K-pop. At best, groups are created with a built-in expiration date, and very few survive long enough to have that contract renewed. At worst, they struggle through lineup changes and controversy throughout their entire lifespan – sometimes until the group no longer contains any of its original members.

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