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TNX (an acronym for The New Six) is a five-member boy group under P NATION. Originally debuting as six members, the group was formed through the SBS survival program LOUD, a collaboration project between J.Y. Park and PSY. They officially debuted on May 17, 2022 with their first mini album Way Up. The group’s lineup was finalized during the finale of LOUD in 2021, where Kyung Jun, Tae Hun, Hyun Soo, Jun Hyeok, Hwi, Sung Jun, and Tanaka Koki were selected for P NATION’s upcoming boy group. However, in January 2022, P NATION announced that Tanaka Koki would not debut with the team in order to continue training, leading the group to debut as six members under the name TNX. On their debut day, they also introduced their fandom name THX, meaning “Together with TNX.” Following their debut, TNX continued building their discography with releases such as Love Never Dies, Boyhood, and the digital single &quot;Fuego&quot;, while also participating in the survival competition Road to Kingdom : Ace of Ace in 2024. During this period, member Jun Hyeok temporarily paused activities due to anxiety before later returning to the group. In October 2024, it was announced that member Kyung Jun would enlist in the military and depart from the group following the completion of his service, reducing TNX to five members. The group continued activities with releases including the mini album For Real? in 2025 and the digital single &quot;Call Me Back&quot; in 2026, maintaining their growth under P NATION.

TNX passaram quatro anos construindo uma reputação baseada em performance. Com "Die Another Day", eles foram buscar isso em um novo lugar

TNX Falam sobre Rock, Vocais ao Vivo e a Recusa em se Segurar

Além do K-pop, gêneros do Sudeste Asiático como o P-pop estão ganhando atenção internacional. À frente desse movimento está o boy group SB19, que vem a San Antonio para mostrar exatamente o porquê

Spotlight do KPOPWORLD Festival: SB19

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.

XLOV

Desde a estreia em janeiro de 2025, XLOV fez do styling genderless a base de toda a sua identidade — não apenas um visual que um membro ocasionalmente escolhe

Como o styling genderless do XLOV está quebrando o molde do K-pop

WHIB is a seven-member boy group under C-JeS Entertainment, consisting of members Kim Junmin, Haseung, Jinbeom, UGeon, Leejeong, Jaeha, and Wonjun. Originally an octet, they debuted on November 8, 2023, with the single album Cut-Out. The group was first teased in November 2021 as the trainee group M.I.C, which stood for “Made in C-JeS.” On September 7, 2023, it was revealed that the group would debut as an eight-member group under the name WHIB, along with introductions to the new members. In 2025, members LeeJeong, Junmin and Wonjun competed on the Mnet survival show Boys II Planet, ranking 12th, 13th, and 62nd, respectively. On October 16, it was announced that member Inhong had departed from the group. WHIB released their first mini album, ROCK THE NATION, on January 29, 2026.

WHIB

Compositor e letrista do grupo, JUNMIN aborda a música a partir da melodia, ao mesmo tempo em que valoriza a capacidade do WHIB de transitar entre diferentes sons e estilos

Uma entrevista com KIM JUNMIN do WHIB – O criador musical guiado pela melodia

Jay Park lidera o primeiro KPOPWORLD Festival, e, se você conhece a sua trajetória, essa escolha faz todo sentido

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: Jay Park

Everyone’s favorite K-pop baddies are back. The Korean queens of alt rock have delivered the summer’s coolest rock anthem.

Dreamcatcher delivers stern “JUSTICE” on latest comeback

It’s likely the fact that I’m one of the few on staff here at KPOPWORLD that doesn’t speak Korean, but I have a really hard time understanding the meanings behind K-pop group names.

Self-producing DKB preps a comeback in the form of “Urban Ride”

Julie, Natty, Belle, and Haneul are back. After making their debut under S2 Entertainment a year ago with their self titled EP, the group known as KISS OF LIFE is back to follow up that runaway success.

KISS OF LIFE returns with “Sticky” new single

LNCT's new release "Songbird" from their album NCT WISH 엔시티 위시 is a soothing track that captures listeners with its serene melodies and captivating vocals.

LNCT's new release "Songbird" from their album NCT WISH

Lee Chae Yeon has returned with a soul-stirring comeback single titled "Don't," showcasing her growth as a versatile artist in the K-pop scene.

LEE CHAE YEON’s Boppy Comeback “Don’t”

New Jeans' latest song "Supernatural" is a refreshing blend of indie pop-rock with a catchy, upbeat vibe.

New Jeans’ Groovy Comeback “Supernatural”

BABYMONSTER is making waves once again with their latest comeback, "FOREVER," enchanting fans worldwide with their distinctive blend of charisma and musical prowess.

BABYMONSTER’s Girl Power Comeback “FOREVER”

Red Velvet's highly anticipated comeback album, "Cosmic," has K-pop fans around the world buzzing with excitement. Known for their innovative sound and captivating performances, Red Velvet delivers yet again with a collection that blends pop, R&amp;B, and experimental genres seamlessly.

Red Velvet’s Moody Comeback Album “Cosmic”

GYUBIN is a fast rising star in the KPOP world. She is known as a monster rookie for being an ace in all areas, singing, guitar, piano, songwriting, composing, etc and she’s just released her comeback single “Satellite.”

GYUBIN’s Angelic Comeback “Satellite”

Jimin has dropped his fresh comeback track “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band,” and it’s awesome.

Yessir~ Jimin’s Comeback is HONEY

LISA’s ROCKSTAR Debut is LLOUD 

LE SSERAFIM is ready to heat up the summer with their much-anticipated comeback. According to a report on June 28, 2024 KST, the dynamic girl group is gearing up to release new music at the end of August, marking their first major project in nearly six months, following their hit single “EASY” released in February.

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