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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

New Korean-language Collaboration With K-pop Superstars Who Are Opening For Coldplay At Record-breaking Seoul Stadium Shows

Twice Version Of Coldplay’s "We Pray" Out Today

Yung Kai Releases "Blue" Remix With K-Pop Idol Minnie

Jin Announces First-Ever Solo Tour, ‘#RUNSEOKJIN_EP. TOUR,’ Set to Hit Nine Cities Worldwide

ENHYPEN Unveil U.S. and European Dates for ‘WALK THE LINE’ World Tour Following Historic Coachella Debut

The multifaceted global superstar delivers a tender reflection on life’s subtle yet resonant emotions with Echo

BTS’ Jin Set To Return On May 16 With Second Solo Album "Echo"

THE ANNOUNCEMENT COMES AT THE HEELS OF THE TRIUMPHANT FINALE OF THEIR FIRST TOUR ‘KNOCK ON Vol. 1’

BOYNEXTDOOR TO RETURN WITH 4TH EP No Genre ON MAY 13

K-pop phenomenon FIFTY FIFTY returns to their lover-girl roots with their latest single, “Perfect Crime,” now available across all digital streaming platforms via Arista Records.

FIFTY FIFTY New Enchanting Single "Perfect Crime"

CIX Brings the Thunder to Europe and North America THUNDER FEVER Tour to begin on June 11th

The Canadian-Korean artist flexes his storytelling prowess across 13 sonically diverse tracks&nbsp;

NCT's MARK gets personal on debut solo album: "The Firstfruit"

His first release in two years, the track offers a preview of what's to come from upcoming solo album "Wait On Me" - out 21 April

EXO's KAI makes anticipated return with magnetic new single 'Adult Swim'

EVNNE is back with the 4th remix project, HOT MESS (Remixes). The group has continuously shared the remix versions of their title tracks, including “UGLY (Will Not Fear Remix)”, Badder Love (MINDA Remixes), and “TROUBLE (arcon Remix).”

EVNNE REVEALS THE GROUP’S NEWEST REMIX PROJECT, HOT MESS (Remixes)

THE FEARLESS QUINTET TEAMED UP WITH GOOGLE TO BRING A STUNNING VISUAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE B-SIDE TRACK OF 5TH MINI ALBUM HOT

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