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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

The 90s were a great time to be alive when it comes to K-pop. You would have been one of the first to witness the advent and rise of a phenomenon that would be a rage only a handful of decades later.&nbsp;

Sechs Kies: One of the Original K-pop Boy Groups

TWICE has achieved yet another streaming milestone as their 2020 hit "I CAN'T STOP ME" has officially surpassed 400 million streams on Spotify.

TWICE's "I CAN'T STOP ME" Surpasses 400 Million Streams on Spotify

K-pop fans were treated to an unexpected moment when members of NewJeans and BLACKPINK’s Jennie were seen together backstage at 2NE1’s 15th-anniversary reunion concert in Seoul.

NewJeans Members and BLACKPINK's Jennie Spotted Together at 2NE1 Reunion Concert

Solo artist Jeon Somi has reached a new streaming milestone with her 2023 single, "Fast Forward."

Jeon Somi's "Fast Forward" Surpasses 100 Million Streams on Spotify

In September, RIIZE launched the repackaged edition of their debut album, RIIZING: Epilogue, featuring "Combo" as the title track to celebrate their first anniversary.&nbsp;

RIIZE performs a heartfelt love ballad titled "Combo" from their first repackaged album

Featured MV of the Day: “Black Mamba” by aespa

Triple H, consisting of Hyuna, E’Dawn (now known as Dawn), and Hui, was one of the most momental K-pop collectives.

Revisit the retro with Triple H’s ‘Retro Futurism’

The 2024 American Music Awards, which took place on October 6, celebrated its fifth edition by honoring legendary boy bands from around the globe with a special tribute.

Watch the Moment BTS debuted at the AMAs with their song "DNA"

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Yubeen from Pink Fantasy.

Is your birthday October 9? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Cube Entertainment has given us notable K-pop acts like Rain or Beast in the past and Pentagon or Lightsum in the current times.

Triple H: A group that could have been worthwhile

On October 7, Red Velvet's hit music video for "Psycho" achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 400 million views on YouTube.

Red Velvet's "Psycho" Music Video Surpasses 400 Million Views on YouTube

K-pop fans are buzzing with excitement as YG Entertainment's BABYMONSTER gears up for their highly anticipated first full-length album.

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