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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

“Can you really be sure you are not dreaming?” asks South Korean indie electro pop starlet Aseul to her listeners. “Have you pinched yourself to see that you weren’t dreaming?” It’s hard to find a more fitting introduction to Aseul’s music than these two questions.

Get to Know Aseul

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Leeda from 1NB. Leeda was born on May 11, 1994. Looks like you are both a Taurus! Celebrate today with a special MV!

Is your birthday May 11? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Led by renowned American actress Reese Witherspoon, Hello Sunshine is a private Film &amp; Television company known for films like Gone Girl and shows like The Morning Show and Little Fires Everywhere. Now, they’re producing a documentary all about major K-pop idols Enypen. The official synopsis says:&nbsp;

Reese Witherspoon’s Film Company to Produce Documentary on Enhypen

NCT, an abbreviation for Neo Culture Technology, represents a groundbreaking concept in K-pop introduced by SM Entertainment in 2016. This innovative group, known for its “limitless member structure,” is divided into&nbsp;

Who is NCT?

Formed by JYP Entertainment, GOT7 emerged onto the K-pop scene on January 16, 2014, with seven members: JB, Mark, Jackson,

Who is GOT7?

This is a unisex term for idols who are acting cutesy. Covering your mouth when&nbsp;

What does “aegyo” mean?

Arguably one of the strangest names out of the K-pop industry, MAMAMOO wanted fans to hear

What does MAMAMOO's name mean?

Vinyl has experienced a wild resurgence as of late. But how many of those vinyl record sales are fans buying K-pop music?

By the Numbers: Are K-pop Fans Buying Vinyl? 

With an opening that sounds like ABBA if they made their debut in the aughts, “Butterfly” by Loveholics is a 2008 indie Korean gem.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Butterfly” by Loveholics

Idols who had "minimal training" before debuting

The Rose’s album Heal elaborates on the pains that come with growing up and becoming aware of one’s faults&nbsp; and strengths. The record pulls on the heartstrings of childhood memories, self-worth, and processing emotional healing.&nbsp;

Healing With The Rose: “Definition of ugly is”

After months of teasing one of the largest girl groups ever created, tripleS has made their debut.&nbsp;

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