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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

Effortlessly blurring the lines between K-pop and contemporary soft rock, this song by DAY6 feels like a mix between The Fray and early Maroon 5.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “You Were Beautiful” by DAY6

Native English-speakers may notice something strange as they browse K-pop news sites. These sites will regularly discuss the outrage, joy, or surprise “netizens” are experiencing all over the internet.

Who’s using the term “netizen” anyway?

The Rose’s album HEAL elaborates on the pains that come with growing up and becoming aware of one’s faults&nbsp; and strengths.

Healing With The Rose: Time

K-pop group HIGHLIGHT has now regained the right to use B2ST as their name. Formerly known as B2ST (or Beast), the group had to change their name when they moved from Cube Entertainment to Around Us Entertainment in 2017.&nbsp;

HIGHLIGHT has their old name back!

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Yoona from Lady. Yoona was born on May 15, 1981

Is your birthday May 15? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

If you’re not an NCT Dream fan, you may not be familiar with what the group names their world tours – The Dream Show. But now you’re in the know.

wtf is The Dream Show 3?

MOMOLAND (Korean: 모모랜드) was an all-female South Korean K-pop group under MLD Entertainment.

Who is MOMOLAND?

Apink (Korean: 에이핑크) is an all-female K-pop group based in South Korea and managed by Choi Creative Lab. They were formed by IST Entertainment in 2011.

Who is Apink?

A subsidiary of HYBE Corporation, Belift Lab is a joint venture between Big Hit Music (who owns 52%) and CJ ENM (who owns 48%).

What is Belift Lab?

ILLIT (Korean: 아일릿) is an all-female K-pop group based in South Korea and formed by Belift Lab.

Who is ILLIT?

It seems like everyone is talking about K-pop these days. It has recently hit the cultural zeitgeist in the United States, and major K-pop acts have headlined American festivals like Coachella. But is its popularity growing or has it peaked?

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Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “You Were Beautiful” by DAY6

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Healing With The Rose: Time

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Is K-pop Becoming More or Less Popular? - By the Numbers

Healing With The Rose: See-Saw

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