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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

If you haven’t seen this, you have to. It’s one of those moments where you get to see an idol in a completely different context.

Watch the Moment: V greets Big Mama’s Lee Ji Young while on duty

We’ve been watching an absolute meltdown over the past several months in the battle between HYBE and ADOR. After Min Hee Jin was granted her injunction request against HYBE, preventing them from removing her as CEO of HYBE’s subsidiary label, she has wasted no time in continuing to stir up trouble on behalf of NewJeans.

With Min Hee Jin still in control, ADOR begins all-out PR war

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Kamden from AMPERS&amp;ONE.

Is your birthday June 9? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

In the world of K-pop—a music genre mainly led by visuals and aesthetics— a group knowing how to navigate concepts is imperative. Some groups debut with one concept and then&nbsp;

Red Velvet: Something for Everyone

In an age of fleeting attention spans and people who mask their true selves, maintaining authenticity and connection with fans in the music industry is a significant challenge. One K-pop group has risen above the others in the genuineness that they show during performances, on variety shows, and towards one another and their fans. This group is

GOT7: Stay True 

On June 8, it was announced that S.Coups – member of Seventeen – would not attend Seventeen's first fan signing event. The event was created in support of their latest album 17 is Right Here.&nbsp;

Seventeen's S.Coups delayed his fansign for health reasons

Kim Gye Ran has been injured in a car accident

Show Time: SUPER JUNIOR’s Anticipated Comeback Single Is Almost Here

Sitting somewhere between dream pop, indie rock, and disco is Soulmoon’s “Coconut Love.” A strong sub bass line rips underneath riffy funk guitars and sweet indie female vocals as goofy internet-era synth plays over the top.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Coconut Love” by Seoulmoon

ATEEZ is rewriting the playbook on K-pop stardom, and their latest feat in the United Kingdom is proof of that.

ATEEZ Shatters Records on UK Official Albums Chart with 3 Top 10 Debuts in Under a Year

Featured MV of the Day: “GRL GVING” by XG

Are you as excited as we are?! INFINITE is about to make a massive comeback. They’ve already sold out their INFINITE Rally IV fan meeting for July 13 and 14, and have a brand new song entitled “Flower” dropping on June 9.

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