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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

One of the most popular ships in the K-pop industry is between labelmates 2NE1's Dara, also known as Sandara Park, and BIGBANG's ace G-Dragon, also known as Kwon Ji Young.

Watch the Moment when 2NE1's Dara shut down dating rumours with BIGBANG's G-Dragon

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Minho from 8TURN.

Is your birthday October 14? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Rapper Rhymer’s label Brand New Music has been instrumental in giving a platform to rookies and singers of various niches.

BDC: A trio that you need to know

Soojin, former member of (G)I-DLE, has officially canceled her highly anticipated 2024 North American fan concert tour, Summer Daze.

(G)I-DLE's Soojin Cancels 2024 North American Tour

Featured MV of the Day: “Rising” by tripleS

As a long-time K-pop fan, one genre of songs I’ve noticed gradually fading from the scene is the fun, carefree, and playful tracks that don’t necessarily aim to deliver deep messages or address heavy issues

BOYNEXTDOOR bring rizz to a crazy house party in "Nice Guy" MV

TRI.BE is a K-pop girl group that debuted in 2021. TRI.BE is a six-member girl group with members Songsun, Kelly, Hyunbin, Jia, Soeun, and Mire.

TRI.BE reflects a diamond sparkle in “DIAMOND”

On October 10, renowned South Korean author Han Kang, famous for her books The Vegetarian and Human Acts: A Novel, became the first South Korean author and the first Asian woman to receive the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature.

Watch the Moment when BTS' RM referenced Nobel Prize winner Han Kang in a past livestream

BTS' talented vocalist and dancer, Park Ji Min—better known as Jimin—celebrates his 29th birthday today.

Listening Party: ‘MUSE’ by Jimin 

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Jimin from BTS.

Is your birthday October 13? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

South Korean label TR Entertainment and Universal Music Group came together to debut a new K-pop girl group in 2021: TRI.BE.&nbsp;

TRI.BE: Aim to Exist in Perfection

BLACKPINK’s Jennie has officially made her solo debut under her newly established label with the release of her highly anticipated track "MANTRA."

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