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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

BLACKPINK has reached another impressive milestone on YouTube as their music video for "How You Like That" surpassed 1.3 billion views.

BLACKPINK's "How You Like That" Surpasses 1.3 Billion Views on YouTube

ZEROBASEONE's fourth EP, titled Cinema Paradise, closely echoes the Italian classic film Cinema Paradiso, a coming-of-age dramedy that features the song "Good So Bad."&nbsp;

ZEROBASEONE deliver a cinematic music video with "Good So Bad"

Featured MV of the Day: “Curious” by UNIS

&nbsp;JUNNY is one of the most creative K-RnB musicians.&nbsp;

Korean RnB artist JUNNY reflects laid-back yet captivating style in concept photos for ‘dopamine’

BLACKPINK's Jennie is currently facing dating rumors with GOT7's BamBam after the two K-pop stars were spotted dining together at Sushi Park, a Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles.

Watch the moment when V and Jennie were reportedly seen enjoying a romantic stroll in Paris

We’re cruising through the 2020s at crazy speed. It feels like only yesterday we were celebrating the start of a new decade.

Is your birthday September 22? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

AleXa, born Alexaundra Christine Schneiderman, has made a unique mark in K-pop as an American artist thriving in the South Korean music industry.&nbsp;

AleXa: “Real-Life AI”

K-dramas have often featured singers who have left a lasting mark on their listeners.

GAHO: The man who said “Start Over”

NewJeans' Hanni made waves at the GUCCI Spring/Summer 2025 show during Milan Fashion Week, stunning both fans and photographers with her bold fashion choices.

NewJeans' Hanni Makes Bold Fashion Statement at GUCCI S/S25 Show in Milan

BLACKPINK has achieved yet another historic milestone on YouTube, becoming the first group to have all of their official music videos surpass 100 million views.&nbsp;

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BLACKPINK's "How You Like That" Surpasses 1.3 Billion Views on YouTube

ZEROBASEONE deliver a cinematic music video with "Good So Bad"

Featured MV of the Day: “Curious” by UNIS

Korean RnB artist JUNNY reflects laid-back yet captivating style in concept photos for ‘dopamine’

Watch the moment when V and Jennie were reportedly seen enjoying a romantic stroll in Paris

Top Solo K-pop Music Videos from the 2010s

Is your birthday September 22? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

AleXa: “Real-Life AI”

GAHO: The man who said “Start Over”

NewJeans' Hanni Makes Bold Fashion Statement at GUCCI S/S25 Show in Milan

BLACKPINK Sets New YouTube Record with All Music Videos Surpassing 100 Million Views

BOYNEXTDOOR Tops Circle Weekly Album Chart with ‘19.99’

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