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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

We’ve mentioned before how Korean shoegaze giants Parannoul have the incredible ability to make music that puts the ups and downs of real life into a concentrated blast of sound.

Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “A Lot Can Happen” by Parannoul

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Jeongyeon from Twice.

Is your birthday November 1? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Global K-Pop sensation TWICE is set to perform on Amazon Music Live, becoming the first K-pop act to grace the stage of the live music series.

TWICE to Make History as the First K-Pop Act on Amazon Music Live

QWER solidify their status with the eclectic "My name is Malgeum" music video

Featured MV of the Day: “Sugar Rush Ride” by TXT

BABYMONSTER drips style and elegance in the latest visual drop photos

BTS is a force to be reckoned with in the global music industry. Debuting under a small, nearly bankrupt agency, the septet has risen to become pop culture icons of the 21st century.&nbsp;

Watch the Moment when BTS tearfully snagged their first Daesang at the 2016 MAMA Awards

It's officially Halloween, and we can't wait to share our favorite spooky-themed performances by K-pop groups!&nbsp;

Halloween Special: Best K-pop "Screen to Stage" Covers by Other Artists

Is your birthday October 31? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Jimin’s journey as a solo artist continues to set new standards, with his second album MUSE and its lead single "WHO" achieving remarkable streaming milestones on Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform.

Jimin Shatters Records with 'MUSE' as His Solo Success Reaches New Heights

Jeon Hee Jin, known as HeeJin, is a member of the girl group LOONA and the sub-group ARTMS, which includes five former LOONA members following their departure from Blockberry Creative.

HeeJin channels her inner rockstar in her live performance of the English-rock version of "Algorithm"

DAY6 by JYP Entertainment is one of the most promising pop/rock bands of recent times.

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