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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

The world of K-pop has given us memorable groups and memorable music with each new debut.

Lovelyz: Lovely Girls with Angelic Voices

OMEGA X is preparing for an exciting comeback with the release of their second Japanese mini album, To., marking their first comeback since November 2023.

OMEGA X to Release New Japanese Mini Album ‘To.’ in 2024

ATEEZ is set to continue their massive world tour, Towards The Light: Will To Power, with a series of 12 shows across Europe from January&nbsp;

ATEEZ to Perform in 12 European Cities for 2025 Towards The Light: Will To Power World Tour

SEVENTEEN continues to break records with their upcoming 12th mini album, Spill The Feels. According to distributor YG PLUS on September 28 KST, pre-orders for the album have already exceeded 3,088,395 copies as of September 27.&nbsp;

SEVENTEEN's ‘Spill’ The Feels Surpasses 3 Million Pre-Orders Ahead of Release

Discovering Korean beach music has been one of the most incredible surprises of the year. It’s such a far cry from American surf rock (popularized by such artists as The Beach Boys and The Surfaris).

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Surf’low” by Zeebomb

With its poetic visuals and NCT DREAM's dreamy vocals, "Rains in Heaven" offers a perfect feel-good pop experience for any season and time of day.

NCT DREAM released a beautifully poetic and picturesque music video for "Rains in Heaven"

Featured MV of the Day: “Super Shy” by NewJeans

K-RnB is one of the genres that you need to tap into if you have been a fan of the genre in the Western music scene.

CITI channels a dreamscape in latest single, “Piece of a Dream”

There’s a running joke between BTS and their fandom, ARMY, about their live performance of "No More Dream."

Watch the moment when BTS took center stage to perform "No More Dream"

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

Is your birthday September 29? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

This year's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, presented by Capital One, is set to feature some of K-pop's biggest stars, including NCT Dream, P1Harmony, and Wonho.&nbsp;

NCT Dream, P1Harmony, and Wonho to Join the 2024 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour

P1Harmony has achieved a major milestone in their career, officially surpassing one million cumulative album sales on the Circle chart.

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