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Set to Take Over Alamodome Oct. 28–31, 2026

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

Just a few years into their idol careers, the members of aespa are already venturing into solo music, with Karina making a bold debut with her single "UP" from aespa's first special digital single, SYNK: Parallel Line.

aespa's Karina makes a confident solo debut with "UP" 

BTS' Jin is gearing up to release his debut solo album, Happy, on November 15.&nbsp;

Watch the moment when Jin boldly embraced fan service on ‘The Graham Norton Show’

My first impression of "Hello, My First Love" was that it could be a deleted OST or scene from this year's breakout hit K-drama Lovely Runner (I almost mistook the actress for Kim He Yoon!). Rookie boy group The Wind’s title track, "Hello, My First Love," from their album Hello: My First Love, has a sweet, frisky, and pleasant K-drama OST vibe, taking us back to our school days, to the innocence of youth and first love.

The Wind carries us back to the innocence of first love with "Hello, My First Love" MV

Earlier, we saw EPEX traverse to an alternate universe in the concept images for its second album Youth Chapter 2: Youth Deficiency.

EPEX travels to a cosmic winterland in latest concept photos

BTS' RM and SUGA have shared a bond for 14 years, a fact fans have heard countless times from SUGA, who never misses an opportunity to highlight his friendship with RM.

Watch the moment when RM was completely speechless after SUGA's aegyo on Suchwita

Jay Park and CHUNG HA showcase electrifying chemistry with their groovy dance track "Gimme a Minute"

EPEX steps into an alternate universe in their latest comeback 

BLACKPINK's Lisa's first look from The White Lotus was recently revealed.

Watch the moment when BLACKPINK's Lisa shares her favorite moment on ‘The White Lotus’ set

"Scale, mass, and no holds-barred" would be my three-word review to describe THE BOYZ's latest comeback, "TRIGGER."

THE BOYZ deliver a stylish and high-octane music video with "TRIGGER”

ODD YOUTH, a five-member girl group under TOP Media debuted on November 1, 2024.

K-pop’s newest girl group ODD YOUTH debuts with a summery theme

The MAMA Awards have always provided fans with some of the most iconic and memorable moments, often featuring reactions that quickly become meme-worthy.&nbsp;

Watch the moment when BTS members teased RM about his iconic reaction at the 2018 MAMA Awards

BTOB is one of the most underrated and underappreciated K-pop idol groups, consistently delivering excellent music but often not receiving the praise and recognition they truly deserve.

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