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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

Jung Ho Seok, known to fans as J-Hope, officially completed his military service on October 17, becoming the second BTS member to return to civilian life after Jin.

Listening Party: Jack in the Box by J-Hope

Is your birthday October 23? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

K-pop girl group STAYC has sparked curiosity with the launch of an intriguing teaser for their upcoming digital single, titled “...I”.

STAYC Unveils Mysterious Teaser for Upcoming Digital Single “...I”

My first impression of YOUNHA's latest music video was to double-check if I had accidentally turned on an anime's opening theme!

YOUNHA delivers a poignant via a picturesque "Sunfish" music video

Featured MV of the Day: “Wild Heart” by LUN8

aespa has always been a K-pop girl group that has an edge of tech in every comeback.

aespa channels an industrial chic futuristic vibe with ‘Whiplash’

BTS is facing renewed backlash from antis calling for SUGA's removal from the group following his recent DUI scandal.

Watch the Moment when BTS' SUGA revealed his "7" tattoo on live stream

As the month of October is coming to an end, much of the world is preparing for various fall festivals.

Enjoy the fall with these autumn-themed K-pop tracks

Is your birthday October 22? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

KBS’s Music Bank returned with another exciting episode featuring performances from some of your favorite K-pop artists.

KBS Music Bank Highlights: The Wind Takes the Win, Comebacks from ITZY, Seventeen, and More

Fifth-generation K-pop boy group XODIAC's latest title track "OUR DAYS" feels like the perfect official OST for a young adult K-drama.

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Listening Party: Jack in the Box by J-Hope

Is your birthday October 23? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

STAYC Unveils Mysterious Teaser for Upcoming Digital Single “...I”

YOUNHA delivers a poignant via a picturesque "Sunfish" music video

Featured MV of the Day: “Wild Heart” by LUN8

aespa channels an industrial chic futuristic vibe with ‘Whiplash’

Watch the Moment when BTS' SUGA revealed his "7" tattoo on live stream

Enjoy the fall with these autumn-themed K-pop tracks

Is your birthday October 22? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

KBS Music Bank Highlights: The Wind Takes the Win, Comebacks from ITZY, Seventeen, and More

XODIAC brings late summer vibes with "OUR DAYS" music video

Featured MV of the Day: “LOVE, MONEY, FAME” by SEVENTEEN

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