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TNX (an acronym for The New Six) is a five-member boy group under P NATION. Originally debuting as six members, the group was formed through the SBS survival program LOUD, a collaboration project between J.Y. Park and PSY. They officially debuted on May 17, 2022 with their first mini album Way Up. The group’s lineup was finalized during the finale of LOUD in 2021, where Kyung Jun, Tae Hun, Hyun Soo, Jun Hyeok, Hwi, Sung Jun, and Tanaka Koki were selected for P NATION’s upcoming boy group. However, in January 2022, P NATION announced that Tanaka Koki would not debut with the team in order to continue training, leading the group to debut as six members under the name TNX. On their debut day, they also introduced their fandom name THX, meaning “Together with TNX.” Following their debut, TNX continued building their discography with releases such as Love Never Dies, Boyhood, and the digital single &quot;Fuego&quot;, while also participating in the survival competition Road to Kingdom : Ace of Ace in 2024. During this period, member Jun Hyeok temporarily paused activities due to anxiety before later returning to the group. In October 2024, it was announced that member Kyung Jun would enlist in the military and depart from the group following the completion of his service, reducing TNX to five members. The group continued activities with releases including the mini album For Real? in 2025 and the digital single &quot;Call Me Back&quot; in 2026, maintaining their growth under P NATION.

TNX have spent four years building a reputation on performance. With "Die Another Day," they went looking for it somewhere new

TNX Talk Rock, Live Vocals, and Refusing to Hold Back

Beyond K-pop, Southeast Asian genres like P-pop are gaining international attention. Leading the charge is boy band SB19, who are coming to San Antonio to show exactly why

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: SB19

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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Since debuting in January 2025, XLOV have made genderless styling the foundation of their entire identity, not just a look one member occasionally reaches for

How XLOV’s Genderless Styling Is Breaking the K-Pop Mould

WHIB is a seven-member boy group under C-JeS Entertainment, consisting of members Kim Junmin, Haseung, Jinbeom, UGeon, Leejeong, Jaeha, and Wonjun. Originally an octet, they debuted on November 8, 2023, with the single album Cut-Out. The group was first teased in November 2021 as the trainee group M.I.C, which stood for “Made in C-JeS.” On September 7, 2023, it was revealed that the group would debut as an eight-member group under the name WHIB, along with introductions to the new members. In 2025, members LeeJeong, Junmin and Wonjun competed on the Mnet survival show Boys II Planet, ranking 12th, 13th, and 62nd, respectively. On October 16, it was announced that member Inhong had departed from the group. WHIB released their first mini album, ROCK THE NATION, on January 29, 2026.

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A songwriter and composer within the group, JUNMIN approaches music from the melody up, while embracing WHIB’s ability to move between different sounds and styles

An Interview with WHIB’s KIM JUNMIN – The Melody-Minded Music Maker

Jay Park headlines the first-ever KPOPWORLD Festival, and if you know his story, that booking makes perfect sense

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: Jay Park

This song was released in 2022, but is such a sleeper hit. SURAN’s soulful voice stands apart from typical K-pop vocal stylings. Paired with strong English lyrical delivery, she feels like she’d be at home in America, selling out venues and making concertgoers swoon.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Devils in the city (feat. Dok2)” by SURAN

GYUBIN is a fast rising star in the KPOP world. She is known as a monster rookie for being an ace in all areas, singing, guitar, piano, songwriting, composing, etc and she’s just released her comeback single “Satellite.”

GYUBIN’s Angelic Comeback “Satellite”

Featured MV of the Day: “Haegeum” by Agust D

Today we’re taking it back to July of 2023 when IVE performed at KPOP LUX live in Madrid. KPOP LUX Madrid is a K-pop concert that took place at the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.

Watch the Moment - IVE Performanced in Madrid

Jang Wonyoung has gone viral yet again for her fashion collaboration with HapaKristin, a recently popularized colored contacts brand.

Fashion Spotlight: Jang Wonyoung’s HapaKristin Photoshoot Goes Viral

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Theo from P1Harmony.

Is your birthday July 1? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Enhypen is a South Korean boy band brought together by Belift Lab, originally a joint venture between CJ ENM and Hybe Corporation. The group was born from the 2020 survival competition show I-Land, capturing hearts with their unique blend of talent and charisma.&nbsp;

Enhypen: From Success to Success

SS501 was a prominent South Korean boy band that formed in 2005 and consisted of members Kim Hyun-joong, Heo Young-saeng, Kim Kyu-jong, Park Jung-min, and Kim Hyung-jun. SS501's long career and fascinating journey showcases their resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges and changes.&nbsp;

"Resilience and Legacy: The Journey of SS501"

TAN, the dynamic K-pop group formed through MBC’s survival show Wild Idol, is parting ways.

TAN Splitting Up, Leader Changsun Steps Down

K-pop powerhouse ONEUS has launched individual Instagram accounts for each member, celebrating a key milestone in their career.&nbsp;

ONEUS Launches Individual Instagram Accounts to Celebrate Milestone

A 22-year-old man from North Korea was reportedly executed for consuming and distributing K-pop music and films, challenging the country's strict ban on Western cultural content.

North Korean Man Executed for Distributing K-Pop, Report Reveals

Let us be clear: The Black Skirts (검정치마) isn’t a band, but a project.

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