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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

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

WONHO has given KPOPWORLD an exclusive look inside the making of his new album CORE, sharing the songs that shaped the album alongside the tracks he's been reaching for lately

Kurated: WONHO Curates an Exclusive ‘CORE’ Playlist

Featured MV of the Day: “WHISPER” by THE BOYZ

Youngjae, the GOT7 singer, recently surprised fans with the news that he’s about to drop a new comeback.

Youngjae’s teaser images for “T.P.O” are wholesome

When it’s your full-time job to cover K-pop trends, you see and hear a lot of stuff. We’ve seen a LOT of K-pop dance covers. Like, you would not believe the amount of K-pop dance covers we’ve seen.

Watch ACEY take on "Woke Up"

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Jung Jinwoo from PLT.

Is your birthday June 24? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Stability is a big part of success. Being able to find your groove, stick to it, and improving as you go is almost always better than reinventing the whole system every step of the way.

Hello Venus & The Importance of Foundations

Buzz, a South Korean rock band, debuted in 2003 under the management of Santa Music.

Who is Buzz?

2AM's Changmin is embarking on a fresh chapter in his career, having signed an exclusive contract with Major Nine.

2AM's Changmin Inks Exclusive Deal with Major Nine

Get ready, BLINKs! YG Entertainment has just dropped the exciting news that a special concert movie, filmed during the final performance of BLACKPINK’s record-breaking BORN PINK World Tour, will be hitting theaters on July 31, 2024.&nbsp;

BLACKPINK to Release BORN PINK World Tour Concert Movie Celebrating 8th Anniversary

Kim Taehyung, better known as V of BTS, has achieved a remarkable milestone in his solo career, surpassing 3 billion streams on Spotify.

BTS's V Reaches New Streaming Milestone with 3 Billion Solo Streams on Spotify

Originally a duo, 10CM (십센치), now helmed solely by Kwon Jung-yeol, has evolved into a singular force in South Korea’s indie scene since their breakout 2010 hit, “Americano.” Revered for their acoustic folk and pop creations spanning from heartfelt ballads to infectious tracks and buoyant melodies, 10CM has solidified its status as a cornerstone of Korean music.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Tell Me It’s Not a Dream” by 10CM

INFINITE, the South Korean boy band formed by Woollim Entertainment in 2010, is widely known for their synchronized choreography and strong vocal performances.

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Featured MV of the Day: “WHISPER” by THE BOYZ

Youngjae’s teaser images for “T.P.O” are wholesome

Watch ACEY take on "Woke Up"

Is your birthday June 24? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Hello Venus & The Importance of Foundations

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2AM's Changmin Inks Exclusive Deal with Major Nine

BLACKPINK to Release BORN PINK World Tour Concert Movie Celebrating 8th Anniversary

BTS's V Reaches New Streaming Milestone with 3 Billion Solo Streams on Spotify

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Tell Me It’s Not a Dream” by 10CM

Nam Woohyun announces exciting new live album

Featured MV of the Day: “Good Morning” by YENA

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