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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

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Gohyeon from 14U.

Is your birthday October 1? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

If you have been a fan of K-pop then you will be familiar with Monsta X, a group whose music is synonymous with being strong, sultry and embedded in layers of romance and slice-of-life tales.

Wonho: ‘Right For Me’ and Right for You

BLACKPINK’s Jennie has dropped a new teaser clip for her highly anticipated solo comeback, Calling All Pretty Girls. In the teaser, Jennie is seen taking a tag from an ad seeking "pretty girls," building on the intrigue sparked by her previous payphone-themed teaser.

BLACKPINK's Jennie Teases Solo Comeback with Calling All Pretty Girls Clip

Pentagon’s Hui is set to release a new digital single titled Weeds, this time partnering with veteran vocalist Jang Hye Jin.

Pentagon's Hui Teams Up with Jang Hye Jin for New Digital Single "Weeds"

MBC's Show! Music Core returned this week with another exciting lineup of performances from some of the hottest artists in K-pop.

Show! Music Core Highlights: DAY6 Takes the Win with "Melt Down"

One thing we love about this track is that if you go into this song blind and knowing nothing about the artist, it’s not immediately clear what you’re going to get.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Space Station” by SUN KIM

IVE's new Japanese digital single "CRUSH," featured on their second Japanese EP, Alive, perfectly captures the essence of an all-girls slumber party.

IVE radiates freshness in their Japanese single "CRUSH" music video

Featured MV of the Day: “Deja Vu” by TXT

Recently, YG Entertainment confirmed that BLACKPINK will be making their long-awaited comeback in 2025,

Watch the moment when BLACKPINK debuted "BOOMBAYAH" on SBS' Inkigayo

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Yujung from WhiteDay.

Is your birthday September 30? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

SuperM, formed in 2019, is a K-pop supergroup created by SM Entertainment and Capitol Music Group, featuring members from well-established groups like SHINee, EXO, NCT, and WayV.

SuperM: “The Avengers of K-pop”

BDC, short for Boys Da Capo, was a South Korean boy group formed by Brand New Music in 2019.

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