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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 Keeho from P1Harmony.

Is your birthday September 27? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

BLACKPINK Announces Full-Group Comeback and World Tour for 2025

This is a breezy, beachy, dreamy number that feels like enjoying hammocks on the seaside at sunset, drinks in hand as you light the bonfire and flirt with your lover.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “island” by OhAn and Narae Lee

A comment on the music video for "Day That I Died" perfectly encapsulates WOOSUNG of THE ROSE's latest track: "Despite the sorrow in the song, the music video carries an enduring sense of hope and healing.

THE ROSE's WOOSUNG serenades listeners with a poignant "Day That I Died" MV

Featured MV of the Day: “Love wins all” by IU

BOL4 is a K-pop collective that has always managed to charm its fans with its summery fresh music and lyrics that speak to the youthful mind.

BOL4 channels summery goodness with its latest single “Lips” featuring Giselle of Aespa

BTS fans would agree that one of their standout collaborations is with the musical powerhouses Coldplay.

Watch the moment BTS and Coldplay shared the stage to perform "My Universe" at the AMAs

Flowers are often used in media as a symbol of beauty, delicacy, softness, and even the temporary nature of life.

Blooming Beauty: Ten K-pop tracks named “Flower”

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Hwi from NewKidd.

Is your birthday September 26? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Min Sun-ye, better known by her stage name Sunye, is a South Korean singer and former leader of the iconic girl group Wonder Girls.

Sunye: Return of the Legend

K-RnB music is something that has something for everyone. It is a genre of music that is still largely left undiscovered by fans.

G.Soul: K-RnB for a dreamy landscape

Recently, fans were abuzz with excitement as several officials from Alo followed, liked, and commented on BTS’s Jin’s social media posts.

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