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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

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

WONHO has given KPOPWORLD an exclusive look inside the making of his new album CORE, sharing the songs that shaped the album alongside the tracks he's been reaching for lately

Kurated: WONHO Curates an Exclusive ‘CORE’ Playlist

Using color as a metaphor, “Ticket to the Moon” sounds like one of those soothing neutral tones that pair well with any style of home decor in a home.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Ticket to the Moon” by THE SOLUTIONS

Seventeen's Jeonghan and Wonwoo take center stage, clad in sleek black suits, commanding attention as they navigate through a crowd, wielding an air of mystique and power.

Seventeen's Jeonghan and Wonwoo Drop Captivating Prologue Film

Featured MV of the Day: “Time of Our Life” by DAY6

Last April, The Rose dropped an unexpected new single in the form of “Lifeline (Reborn).”

Why does The Rose look so handsome all the time?

Recent developments regarding singer Kim Ho Joong, who faces charges related to drunk driving, have been revealed.

Singer Kim Ho Joong Transferred to Seoul Detention Center, Held in Solitary Confinement Amidst Drunk Driving Charges 

Top 10 Most Popular Songs of May 2024

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Havit from TRENDZ.

Is your birthday June 7? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

AOA – an abbreviation for their official name Ace of Angels – as a girl group has had one of the more rocky trajectories in the history of K-pop, with a promising start and rise crippled (and possibly ended) by a series of scandals. You can trace their beginnings

Ace of Angels? When Scandal Strikes

Some songs can transport you through time to long-lost love or simpler times. The band Buzz has this feeling threaded through their songs. Their albums from the early 2000’s bring the listener back to a simpler time with nostalgic guitar strums and images of deep love. With their music aging like fine wine, one has to wonder how it all started over two decades ago.

Throwback Review: Effect by Buzz

One thing we love about the K-pop community is how observant the fans are. LISA from BLACKPINK has recently joined TikTok and that quickly went viral. The thing is, she has

LISA from BLACKPINK Has Officially Joined TikTok! 

NEXZ, the group best known for their hit single “Ride the Vibe,” has announced a tour in Japan. The debut showcase tour will begin on August 3 and 4 in Fukuoka, then they will perform in Osaka on&nbsp;

NEXZ Japanese tour? It’s happening.

Instead of getting gifts on her birthday on June 9, this idol is choosing to do something a little different!

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