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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

"Boyfriend" is Nam Woo Hyun's third digital single and features a dynamic, exuberant pop-rock sound.

Nam Woo Hyun dishes a karaoke-style enjoyable "Boyfriend" MV

Featured MV of the Day: “Chasing That Feeling” by TXT

Barcelona-based dance group EST Crew, consisting of six members, recently delivered an impressive dance cover of the catchy and infectious title track "Debut" from the global girl group KATSEYE.&nbsp;

Fan Spotlight: Barcelona-based EST Crew cover KATSEYE's catchy title track "Debut" 

Is your birthday October 28? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Hidden tracks, also known as unlisted tracks, secret tracks, or ghost tracks, are songs not officially included in an album's tracklist.

Hidden BTS tracks that you must add to your playlist

This week’s episode of MBC’s Show! Music Core brought fans an exciting lineup of performances from top K-pop artists and rising stars alike.&nbsp;

‘Show! Music Core’ Delivers Exciting Comebacks and Debuts with SEVENTEEN Taking the Win

Former GFriend member Yerin is back with her third mini-album, Rewrite, featuring the title track "Wavy."

Yerin is all shine and sparkles in new "Wavy" music video

Featured MV of the Day: “RUN2U” by STAYC

ASC2NT is NEWWAYS Company’s latest rookie K-pop boy group.

ASC2NT gets sentimental in love in its latest comeback track

Rumors are swirling that BTS' Jin will be hosting the 2024 MAMA Awards, set to take place in Japan on November 22.&nbsp;

Watch the moment when Jin boldly addressed chart manipulation practices in the industry

We’re far from the first to share the awesomeness that is “Ex-Life,” as this is one of 3rd Line Butterfly’s most popular songs of all time.

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Nam Woo Hyun dishes a karaoke-style enjoyable "Boyfriend" MV

Featured MV of the Day: “Chasing That Feeling” by TXT

Fan Spotlight: Barcelona-based EST Crew cover KATSEYE's catchy title track "Debut"

Is your birthday October 28? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Hidden BTS tracks that you must add to your playlist

‘Show! Music Core’ Delivers Exciting Comebacks and Debuts with SEVENTEEN Taking the Win

Yerin is all shine and sparkles in new "Wavy" music video

Featured MV of the Day: “RUN2U” by STAYC

ASC2NT gets sentimental in love in its latest comeback track

Watch the moment when Jin boldly addressed chart manipulation practices in the industry

Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “Ex-Life” by 3rd Line Butterfly

Is your birthday October 27? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

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