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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

Most K-pop girl groups rarely venture into the 'dark space,' and few do it as effectively as NMIXX do on their title track from their latest mini-album Fe3O4: Stick Out, "See That.”&nbsp;

NMIXX presents a striking blend of goth and grunge in their "See That" MV

Day6 is one of the most popular Korean bands to date. They are a JYP Entertainment group which started off as six members, hence the name, but now there are only four members - Sungjin, Wonpil, YoungK and Dowoon.

Day6 is putting a BandAid over unstable emotions in latest concept photos

Mnet's Road to Kingdom, the survival program that propelled many boy groups to fame, is set to make its return for a second season this September, hosted by Taemin of SHINee.

Watch the Moment when THE BOYZ' performed "CHECKMATE" on Road to Kingdom

The other day, we looked at the top-viewed K-pop videos from this year, and we pointed out how BABYMONSTER’s dominance has stretched to even include their performance videos.

Is your birthday September 19? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Sandara Park, known simply as Dara, is an iconic figure in both the Korean and Filipino entertainment industries, gaining fame through her diverse career as a singer, actress, and television presenter.

Dara: Entertainer Extraordinaire

K-pop girl groups are known for their bubbly pop music and vibrant concept photos for each EP or album they release. In the past decade, a handful of girl groups have dominated the worldwide charts with their eclectic style of music that goes beyond the boxed ideas.

Girl’s Day: A K-pop Girl Group to Remember!

R&amp;B and hip-hop crossover group NOMAD is set to make their much-anticipated comeback next month.

NOMAD to Make Comeback with First Single Album in October

BLACKPINK's Jisoo made a stunning appearance at the Tommy Hilfiger show during New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025, captivating both netizens and fashion professionals with her chic yet youthful look.&nbsp;

BLACKPINK's Jisoo Dominates New York Fashion Week as Top Influencer

A new study by musicMagpie, titled "Bop or Bot?", highlights the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the music industry, particularly affecting K-pop artists.

AI-Generated Music Causes Significant Financial Losses for K-pop Artists, New Study Reveals

Yangbans can best be described as 80s bedroom pop – if bedroom pop existed in the 80s. The opening to “Through the Tunnel” feels like Toto – or a Hall &amp; Oates song – but then it all drops into something a lot more natural and roomy.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Through the Tunnel” by Yangbans

The music video kicks off with a whimsical "How to Get Over a Breakup," setting the stage for a joyful, wholesome, and uplifting dance-pop experience with the aptly named "Don't Worry, Be Happy," the lead single from the group's 14th mini-album, Fantasy.

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Day6 is putting a BandAid over unstable emotions in latest concept photos

Watch the Moment when THE BOYZ' performed "CHECKMATE" on Road to Kingdom

Top 10 Most-Viewed K-pop Dance Performance Videos

Is your birthday September 19? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Dara: Entertainer Extraordinaire

Girl’s Day: A K-pop Girl Group to Remember!

NOMAD to Make Comeback with First Single Album in October

BLACKPINK's Jisoo Dominates New York Fashion Week as Top Influencer

AI-Generated Music Causes Significant Financial Losses for K-pop Artists, New Study Reveals

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Through the Tunnel” by Yangbans

SF9 urges fans "Don't Worry, Be Happy" in affirmative music video

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