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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

In a dazzling display of star power, BLACKPINK's Jisoo and actress Natalie Portman recently crossed paths at Dior's 'Miss Dior' exhibition in Tokyo, Japan.

BLACKPINK's Jisoo and Natalie Portman Reunite at Dior Event in Tokyo

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Shining” by JAURIM

Featured MV of the Day: “How Sweet” by NewJeans

LISA of the globally and critically acclaimed K-pop girl group BLACKPINK released a teaser image for her upcoming comeback.

BLACKPINK’s LISA is about to embrace her inner “ROCKSTAR”

UNIS is one of the newest players in the idol game. Their debut EP, We Unis, dropped a mere 3 months ago on March 27, 2024.

See the moment UNIS took over @Style magazine

We hope you’re hungry, because it’s almost time for lunch! Well, truth be told we don’t actually have a real buffet for you, but we’ll give you what we can!

K-pop Buffet! 10 of Our Favorite K-pop Tracks about Food

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Juhan from BLITZERS.

Is your birthday June 21? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

There are several key cornerstones to K-pop and K-pop culture that are part of almost every group. From fanbase names to pre-debut sneak peaks, there are so many aspects of K-pop that set it apart from other genres. However, all of those trends had to start somewhere, right?&nbsp;

TVXQ!: Paving the Way

In a world so often stale with old ideas and new fads, ATEEZ emerges as a breath of fresh air, confident in what they do without being “in your face” about it.

ATEEZ: An Insatiable Story

In a major real estate move, BTS's J-Hope has just acquired a lavish penthouse in the prestigious Afer Hangang complex, paying entirely in cash.

BTS's J-Hope Splashes Out $8.6M in Cash for Luxurious Afer Hangang Penthouse

CJ ENM's iconic K-Pop festival, KCON, is making its highly anticipated debut in Germany this September. This marks a historic moment for K-pop fans in Europe.

KCON Heads to Germany for the First Time in Festival History

In case you couldn’t tell by our back-to-back spotlights, we’ve been on a bit of a n@di kick lately. This song is a collaboration between n@di and the Korean indie singer/songwriter Binn, whose voice has such a distinct, soulful flavor to it.

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