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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

It’s been quite the week for K-pop boy band BLITZERS. Their fourth EP, LUNCH-BOX, dropped yesterday

Sales blitz: BLITZERS smashes their personal records

Featured MV of the Day: “One In A Billion” by ENHYPEN

Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survivor finalists Bitsaeun, Seunghun, Jay Chang, and Kim Minseo are poised to make their official debut as B.D.U. Their debut mini album, wishpool, is set to drop on June 26, 2024.

You haven’t lived until you’ve experienced B.D.U in the 80s

WayV’s latest mini album dropped on June 3, 2024. Entitled Give Me That, its title track from the NCT unit has over 5 million streams already.

Watch the moment WayV wowed the world with their dancing

K-pop is known for high energy music, impressive dance moves, and (of course) flashy, colorful music videos.

The Color of K-pop: A Song for Every Color

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Gai from Z-Boys.

Is your birthday June 20? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

It’s said that good artists copy while great artists steal. However, the best artists are often the ones that transcend taking others’ work and can blend a bunch of good things into something new.&nbsp;

EVERGLOW: A Blend of the Best

In a world where musical success often hinges on instant hits and flash-in-the-pan viral moments, EXID has shown that perseverance and talent can carve a path to stardom.

EXID: Champions of Resilience

BLITZERS is back in the spotlight with their latest mini album LUNCH-BOX and its electrifying title track "SUPERPOWER", marking their much-anticipated comeback on June 19 KST.

BLITZERS Makes a Power-Packed Return With LUNCH-BOX, Sells 32,046 Copies on First Day

Jimin of BTS is set to captivate fans once again with his highly anticipated second solo album, MUSE.&nbsp;

BTS's Jimin Unveils Exciting Plans for Second Solo Album 'MUSE'

NewJeans Sustains Global Chart Dominance with 'How Sweet'

This is a smooth K-indie ballad with jazzy undertones. n@di’s sweet lead vocal swoops and soars in such a pure fashion.

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