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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

BLACKPINK's JENNIE has reached a remarkable milestone on Spotify with her track "One Of The Girls," a collaboration with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp.

BLACKPINK's JENNIE Sets New Spotify Record with "One Of The Girls"

HYBE Acquires U.S.-Based PR Firm to Boost Global Presence

Diving back into some harder music, we’d like to introduce our readers to Brinicle Rain. They’re a metalcore band breathing new life into the Korean metal scene.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Haven” by Brinicle Rain

Chanyeol debuted as a rapper and singer-songwriter with EXO in 2012, and now, over a decade later, he made his solo debut with his first EP, Black Out, featuring the title track of the same name.

EXO's Chanyeol reflects on life and heartbreak in "Black Out" MV

Featured MV of the Day: “Crazy” by LE SSERAFIM

Looseemble is a five-member girl group consisting of former LOONA members HyunJin, ViVi, Go Won, HyeJu, and YeoJin.

Loossemble say ‘TTYL’ in latest comeback concept photos

If you've seen "Taejun" trending on Twitter over the weekend, you likely know what it’s about.

Watch the moment when IU covered BTS' V's "Love Me Again"

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Dohanse from VICTION.

Is your birthday September 25? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

IVE, a six-member girl group under Starship Entertainment, debuted on December 1, 2021, with the single album Eleven.

IVE: K-pop’s New Powerhouse

TARGET is one of those rare K-pop groups that started off with a debut in Japan. Formed under TNS Entertainment, TARGET debuted in Japan in December 2017 with the single “Atsui Omoi”.

TARGET: The group that just missed the bullseye

BLACKPINK’s Lisa is set to enhance global fan interactions with the launch of her dedicated “Bubble for LLOUD” app on September 25 KST.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa to Launch “Bubble for LLOUD” App on September 25th

Jay Park is officially back in action, announcing the release of his sixth full-length album, THE ONE YOU WANTED, set to debut on October 8 KST.

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