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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

A chill, mid-temp pop rock jam, this song by K-indie band Life and Time has a driving beat while instilling a tranquil sense of calm. The bass grooves while a soft wah guitar plays a serene lead line that’s equally as engaging as the lead vocal. The chorus is elevated by dual mid range and falsetto vocals that harmonize so beautifully. “Light” is a must listen not just for K-indie fans, but indie fans in general.

Daily K-Indie Spotlight: “Light” by Life and Time

EXO’s fearless leader, Suho, is getting ready to drop a new record. Entitled “1 to 3,” this comeback is his third solo EP. It’ll feature seven tracks in total, and fans are especially excited about his lead single “Cheese.”

Suho shares casual new concepts for “1 to 3”

“How Sweet” by NewJeans just got its first music show award. Yesterday’s episode of Show Champion featured “Ride the Vibe” by NEXZ, “Girls Never Die” by tripleS, “How Sweet” by New Jeans, “Now” by ONEUS, and “Feel the POP” by ZEROBASEONE (after a wild week of wins last week!).

The latest NewJeans song just got first place

The K-drama series Lovely Runner recently wrapped up its seven-day popup store event and a group viewing gathering in Seoul. Written by Lee Si Eun and directed by Yoon Jong Ho and Kim Tae Yeop, the show by CJ ENM Studios and Bon Factory follows the story of two lovers.

'Lovely Runner' Wraps Up with Emotional Finale Event

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Davin from XODIAC! Davin was born on May 30, 2002. Looks like you are both a Gemini! Celebrate today with a special MV!

Is your birthday May 30? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Yesterday, actress Han So Hee wore an aquamarine dress designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri to a Dior fashion event. The dress was from the Dioliviera collection, and made waves at the event in Seongsu-Dong, Seoul. She looked positively elegant in the backless dress.

We’re in love with Han So Hee’s new tattoo

ECLIPSE is a fictional all-male South Korean idol group from the tvN serialized K-drama Lovely Runner. The show ran on tvN from April 8, 2024 to May 28, 2024 every Monday and Tuesday.

Who is ECLIPSE?

Shin Hyo-seob, better known by his stage name Crush (Korean: 크러쉬) is a South Korean singer/songwriter and producer. He was born May 3, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea.

Who is Crush?

FNC Entertainment (Korean: FNC 엔터테인먼트) is a South Korean entertainment company. The company’s name is short for “fish and cake” or “loaves and fish,” a reference to Christ’s miracle.

What is FNC Entertainment?

May 29th, 2024 (New York, NY): Yves has released her first solo EP, LOOP. The title, LOOP, symbolizes her newfound ability to explore her musicality and individual color after breaking the ‘loop’ of the group structure she was used to working with before.

Yves Releases First Solo EP, LOOP

TWS (Korean: 투어스) is an all-male South Korean pop group formed and managed by Pledis Entertainment. Launched in 2024, they are described as “boyhood pop.” Their goal is to capture the life and emotion of teen years. They made their debut in January of 2024 with the EP Sparkling Blue. It debuted at number one on the Circle Album Chart. The group’s six members are Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, and Kyungmin.

Who is TWS?

cignature (Korean: 시그니처) is an all-female South Korean idol group formed by C9 Entertainment and managed by J9 Entertainment.&nbsp;

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