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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

TXT has heightened excitement among fans by unveiling the tracklist for their seventh mini-album, The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY.

TXT Unveils Tracklist for Upcoming Mini-Album ‘The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY’

Imagine this: a group of talented musicians, all part of the same band, cruising on a long drive on a balmy day.

Onewe shines at a beach summer concert with their refreshing "Off Road" MV

Featured MV of the Day: “HURRICANE” by BADVILLAIN

NOMAD says “Call Me Back” with first single album

BTS' J-Hope has confirmed his first official activity after military discharge by throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the second game of the 2024 Korea Series, held in his hometown of Gwangju between the KIA Tigers and Samsung Lions.

Watch the Moment when Jung Kook threw a ceremonial pitch at a baseball game

Towards The Light: Will To Power

Is your birthday October 26? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

M! Countdown returned this week with another thrilling episode featuring performances from some of the biggest names in K-pop.&nbsp;

Mnet's ‘M! Countdown’ Features Exciting Comebacks and Debuts with Rosé & Bruno Mars Taking the Win

Performance cover kings A.C.E have released a deeply moving ballad titled "Anymore," accompanied by a special music video as part of their Project Voyage.

A.C.E delivers a heart-wrenching ballad with the special music video for "Anymore"

Featured MV of the Day: “MIC Drop” by BTS

When aespa first announced its comeback, it threw the fans in a tizzy of excitement and anticipation.

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TXT Unveils Tracklist for Upcoming Mini-Album ‘The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY’

Onewe shines at a beach summer concert with their refreshing "Off Road" MV

Featured MV of the Day: “HURRICANE” by BADVILLAIN

NOMAD says “Call Me Back” with first single album

Watch the Moment when Jung Kook threw a ceremonial pitch at a baseball game

Towards The Light: Will To Power

Is your birthday October 26? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Mnet's ‘M! Countdown’ Features Exciting Comebacks and Debuts with Rosé & Bruno Mars Taking the Win

A.C.E delivers a heart-wrenching ballad with the special music video for "Anymore"

Featured MV of the Day: “MIC Drop” by BTS

aespa’s ae-aespa Avatars make a Stunning Comeback with ‘Whiplash’

Watch the Moment when BTS couldn't decide who is the "cute" one

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