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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 用了四年时间，在舞台表现力上建立起自己的口碑。《Die Another Day》则是他们第一次去 Rock 里寻找那份力量。

TNX 谈 Rock、现场演唱，以及拒绝退缩

在 K-pop 之外，来自东南亚的其他音乐类型，如 P-pop，也正逐渐获得国际关注。引领这一风潮的男团 SB19 即将前往 San Antonio，向大家展示他们究竟为何能做到这一点。

KPOPWORLD Festival 焦点：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.

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自 2025 年 1 月出道以来，XLOV 一直将无性别造型作为整个团体身份的核心，而不只是某位成员偶尔尝试的一种造型

XLOV 的无性别造型如何打破 K-pop 固有框架

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.

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作为团内的词曲创作与作曲成员，JUNMIN 总是从旋律出发来构思音乐，同时也珍视 WHIB 在不同声音与风格之间自如切换的能力

采访 WHIB 的 KIM JUNMIN —— 这位以旋律为先的音乐创作者

Jay Park 将领衔首届 KPOPWORLD Festival，如果你了解他的经历，就会明白这个安排再合理不过

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight：Jay Park

As a viewer, one of the first things that struck me about the new K-pop girl group, VVUP, was how relatable and down-to-earth the members appeared.

VVUP makes a stellar comeback with "Ain't Nobody"

All children cherish the soothing lullabies, sung by their parents and grandparents, which help them drift off to sleep and dream sweetly. Similarly, HYUK's music video for "Home" has a similarly heartfelt effect on its listeners.

HYUK brings heavenly vocals "Home" in soulful music video

Multi-talented soloist and former Wanna One member Ha Sung Woon has released the party anthem of the season with his latest track, "Blessed."

Ha Sung Woon brings the party to life with "Blessed" MV

The Y2K trend is making a strong comeback in global music, fashion, and pop culture, with the K-pop boy group DIGNITY being the latest to hop on the Y2K bandwagon.&nbsp;

DIGNITY revives the Y2K trend with their "Cool Down" music video

ATEEZ is that K-pop group you can’t ignore. They debuted in 2018 under KQ Entertainment and have been crushing it ever since with their fierce performances and unique sound.

ATEEZ “Birthday” Concept Photos

The Korean music group KAVE—comprised of singers, composers, and producers Gaho (singer/composer), Jisang (guitar), Hyun (keyboard), Keninu (drums), and Ownr (keyboard, DJ)—released their debut EP Flight of Ideas along with the lead single "LEGEND" in July.

KAVE makes their debut with the eclectic, sci-fi-themed music video for "LEGEND"

GOT7's Youngjae is among the most underrated vocalists in K-pop.

GOT7's Youngjae's "T.P.O" is the musical embodiment of 'Carpe Diem' 

OH MY GIRL is a popular K-pop girl group under WM Entertainment, known for their whimsical, ethereal concepts and versatile music style.

OH MY GIRL - 10th Mini Album Dreamy Resonance Concept Photos

ALL(H)OURS bring back grunge in style in "SHOCK" music video

ZEROBASEONE heads to the movies in new concept photos

In July this year, NCT 127 made a comeback with their sixth Korean studio album, Walk, featuring an eponymous title track.

NCT 127 inspires perseverance in hip-hop heavy track

In July this year, BTS' Jimin made a comeback with his second solo album, MUSE, featuring the title track "Who."

Comeback