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Jay Park возглавляет первый в истории KPOPWORLD Festival, и если знать его историю, этот выбор кажется абсолютно логичным

Spotlight KPOPWORLD Festival: Jay Park

В качестве второго хедлайнера фестиваля KPOPWORLD инди-рок группа The Rose дарит ощущение свежей аутентичности

Свет фестиваля KPOPWORLD: The Rose

WONHO всегда умел привлекать внимание. Четыре года в MONSTA X и вот уже шесть лет как сольный артист

Фестиваль KPOPWORLD Spotlight: Wonho

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

Когда-то он стремился делать всё идеально, но со временем научился опираться на свои сильные стороны, находить собственный стиль и получать больше удовольствия от процесса

Интервью с WONJUN из WHIB — перфекционист, который учится доверять себе

MONSTA X is a boy group formed through the survival show No.Mercy and debuted under Starship Entertainment in May 2015. The group is associated with a powerful performance image built around Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M, with Wonho as a former member. Their sound often leans muscular: EDM drops, hip-hop percussion, dark synths, and choruses designed for heavy choreography. MONSTA X became one of the most forceful performance groups of their generation through a run that moved from the breakthrough energy of &quot;Dramarama&quot; to the sharper drama of &quot;Love Killa.&quot; At the same time, their vocal line and later English-language work showed a smoother R&amp;B and pop side that softened the edges without removing the group&#x27;s intensity. MONSTA X became especially important in the bridge between Korean idol promotion and Western touring. They pursued English-language releases, appeared on American media, and built a strong international audience while keeping a clear group identity. Their fandom, Monbebe, is known for loyalty through lineup changes, military service periods, solo work, and long gaps between full-group schedules. The group&#x27;s legacy rests on consistency and stamina. MONSTA X did not need to reinvent themselves every comeback; they refined a recognizable image of power, charisma, and emotional loyalty. That made them a template for later boy groups that wanted to look tough on stage while still building a close, fan-centered identity off it.

MONSTA X

KIHYUN из MONSTA X вернулся в начале этого года с BORDERLINE — своим вторым сольным EP и продолжением YOUTH 2025 года

KIHYUN: Цифровая обложка KPOPWORLD

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.

Плейлист KPOPWORLD, Kurated от TNX, одновременно служит и комментарем к самому “Die Another Day”

Kurated: 10 песен, которые вдохновляли TNX во время “Die Another Day”

Развивая свои навыки одновременно в пении и рэпе, JAEHA открывает в себе новые стороны как исполнитель и при этом получает поддержку от старших участников

Интервью с JAEHA из WHIB — универсальный артист, находящий свой диапазон

THE BOYZ is an eleven-member boy group formed by Cre.Ker Entertainment (now an independent group), debuting in December 2017. The group gained significant attention for their performance abilities, particularly after their appearance on the Mnet competition show &quot;Road to Kingdom&quot; in 2020, where they won first place with theatrical, visually stunning stages that showcased their storytelling through dance. Their &quot;Road to Kingdom&quot; victory was a turning point, elevating THE BOYZ from a mid-tier group to one of the most respected performance-focused acts in K-pop. Songs like &quot;The Stealer,&quot; &quot;THRILL RIDE,&quot; and &quot;MAVERICK&quot; have highlighted their versatility. THE BOYZ&#x27;s fandom, THE B, has grown steadily, supporting the group through sold-out concerts and strong album sales. The group is widely regarded as having some of the best synchronized choreography and stage presence in the industry. On March 19, 2026, nine members of The Boyz filed for the termination of their exclusive contracts with One Hundred Label, citing issues including unpaid settlements and a breakdown of trust. The agency disputed the claims and rejected the termination, resulting in a legal dispute between the parties. As of April 23, 2026, the court ruled in favor of the nine members, granting the boys an injunction to end the validity of their contracts. The members who were involved are officially free from their ties with One Hundred Label, however the last member still remains as of right now. The group is currently continuing forward as an independent group, being one of the most successful of their peers to make such move.

THE BOYZ

На фоне различных изменений, через которые THE BOYZ прошли за последние несколько месяцев, участники группы по-прежнему полны решимости идти своим путем вместе и по отдельности — на своих условиях.

JACOB: Flying Solo

Всегда думая о том, как поддержать команду, JEONG привносит в свою роль в WHIB особый, ориентированный на группу взгляд

Интервью с LEE JEONG из WHIB — командный игрок, который объединяет WHIB

Рэпер WHIB UGEON считает, что сильное выступление — это не просто следование треку, а умение чувствовать зал и создавать энергию в моменте

Интервью с UGEON из WHIB — артистом, который умеет по-настоящему владеть сценой

TNX четыре года выстраивали репутацию на выступлениях. С "Die Another Day" они решили искать её в новом звучании

TNX говорят о роке, живом вокале и о том, что не собираются сдерживаться

JINBEOM, вдохновлённый своей семьёй и сформированный годами практики, подходит к выступлениям с убеждением, что подготовка должна стать инстинктом

Интервью с JINBEOM из WHIB — дисциплинированный артист за кулисами внимания

Раньше HASEUNG в основном сосредотачивался на исполнении музыки, но со временем он развил более глубокое понимание жанров, написания песен и творческого процесса — став для участников вокруг него музыкальной опорой

Интервью с HASEUNG из WHIB — вокалистом с более широким музыкальным взглядом

Автор песен и композитор в составе группы, JUNMIN подходит к музыке, начиная с мелодии, и ценит способность WHIB переходить между разными звучаниями и стилями

Interview