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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

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

There’s a relatively unknown YouTuber named zana who may have just made the remix of the summer.

This fan’s subtle remix of “Magnetic” is unreasonably good

For those unfamiliar, a Perfect all-kill is a feat in the South Korean music industry where songs reach number one on the real-time, daily, and weekly components of iChart.

Who’s in the Instiz top 5?!

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Yubin from MIRAE.

Is your birthday June 10? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

In an announcement meant for “American Alphaz,” pop phenomenon XG announced the dates and locations for the leg of their inaugural world tour that will take them through the United States.

XG Unveils US Dates for their Debut World Tour: XG 1st WORLD TOUR The First HOWL

It has been widely repeated by bassist and YouTube music educator Adam Neely that repetition legitimizes. The world craves stability. When people see something over and over again, eventually

BUSTERS: A Ship of Theseus

INB100, the agency representing EXO-CBX, released an official statement the morning of June 10, 2024 to address a growing dispute with SM Entertainment.

INB100 is in a dispute with SM Entertainment over EXO-CBX's revenue

In a bold move following the success of Mr. Trot and Miss Trot, as well as other notable hits like The King of Singers and Korean-Japanese Singers Competition, Producer Director Seo Hye Jin is venturing into uncharted territory: launching a global audition program aimed at forming an international girl group sensation – but with a twist.

A girl group younger than NewJeans? Apparently one is in development.

Websites like Koreaboo and AllKpop have spread some very serious allegations against NCT’s Haechan and Johnny regarding actions taken in Japan.

Allegations emerge: NCT members accused of illicit activities

The Korean rock/electronic group Apnea knows how to put on a stunning display of variety.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “RIOT” by Apnea

Dive into the mesmerizing world of K-pop choreography with BABYMONSTER’s latest dance performance video.

This BABYMONSTER dance performance video is insane

Featured MV of the Day: “WATCH IT” by THE BOYZ

H1-KEY fans – ourselves included – are amped up over the teaser photos Grandline Group and Sony Music Korea have released for their upcoming 3rd EP. The new mini album is entitled LOVE or HATE and drops in just under two weeks.

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