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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

In a new interview with allkpop.com, BABYMONSTER dug into the details of their debut LP BABYMONS7ER.&nbsp;

A recent interview with BABYMONSTER reveals a group bent on surprising the world

Hot on the heels of their first LP, Troubleshooting, JYP Entertainment’s Xdinary Heroes is already making a comeback.&nbsp;

Xdinary Heroes announce comeback

Is your birthday May 25? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

PRISTIN (Korean: 프리스틴) was formed by Pledis Entertainment initially as Pledis Girlz.

Who is PRISTIN?

Gugudan (Korean: 구구단) is an all-female K-pop idol group also known as gx9.&nbsp;

Who is Gugudan?

Jang Beom-june (Korean: 장범준) is a South Korean singer/songwriter.

Who is Jang Beom-june?

Western K-pop fans may be confused by the constant appearances of idol groups on Mnet.&nbsp;

What is Mnet?

According to a survey of 26 countries done in 2023, it looks like K-pop listeners in Thailand and India spend just shy of 21 hours a month interacting with K-pop.

Thailand and India love K-pop. Like a lot. – By The Numbers

EVERGLOW has recently released the concept photos for their exciting new comeback, ZOMBIE.

Have you seen the new EVERGLOW concepts?

We know that digital downloads are going the way of the dodo – with Apple eliminating iTunes on Macs in 2019.

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