KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

KPOPWORLD #6 (KEYVITUP X VAYONN)

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Choi Yu Ree 谈论 Stay: Two——她的 Stay 系列的收官篇，透过她细腻的创作，探索脆弱、爱、恐惧，以及塑造日常生活的那些安静情绪。

Choi Yu Ree 依然忠于自我

LOONA (이달의 소녀, &quot;Girl of the Month&quot;) is a girl group formed by Blockberry Creative with one of the most ambitious pre-debut projects in K-pop history. From 2016 to 2018, each of the twelve members was individually introduced with her own solo single, music video, and lore before the full group debuted in August 2018. This elaborate rollout created an intricate &quot;LOONAVERSE&quot; mythology that captivated fans who dissected every visual clue and narrative connection. LOONA&#x27;s music spans a remarkable range of styles — from Chuu&#x27;s bubbly &quot;Heart Attack&quot; to the cinematic grandeur of &quot;Butterfly&quot; to the girl-crush energy of &quot;PTT (Paint the Town).&quot; The group gained a uniquely devoted international fandom, Orbits, who turned LOONA into an internet phenomenon long before the group achieved mainstream domestic success. Despite significant company controversies and member departures, LOONA&#x27;s creative ambition and the quality of their discography have ensured their place in K-pop history as one of the most artistically inventive groups of their generation.

LOONA

从 LOONA 到独立艺人的蜕变，Yves 在 2026 年一场坦诚、毫无保留的对话中，打开了关于自己的旅程、创作身份，以及成长背后挑战的话匣子

Yves 的自我形象

如果说 K-pop 宣传周期里有哪个环节最不可或缺，那一定是音乐节目，进而也包括音乐节目一胜

音乐节目一胜到底是什么——又是怎样拿到的？

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

在 THE BOYZ 度过近十年后，KEVIN MOON 正以个人艺人的身份开启全新篇章，带着出道项目 FREECHILD 迈向新阶段

与 KEVIN MOON 的采访——一只被放飞的笼中鸟

由 SM 创始人 Lee Soo-man 回归领军的 A2O Entertainment 已宣布将于 2026 年 10 月 12 日同步推出男团与女团。

Lee Soo-man 的 A2O Entertainment 将同步出道男团与女团

NCT’s Mark and artist Lee Young-ji are teaming up for an exciting new single set to release on December 16.&nbsp;

Lee Young-ji Joins NCT Mark's New Single as a Featured Artist

Red Velvet’s Irene has taken the K-pop world by storm with her solo debut!&nbsp;

Red Velvet’s Irene Stuns with Record-Breaking Solo Debut Success 

STAYC tackles the theme of unrequited love in their distinctive music video for "GPT"

While it's exciting to see the K-pop industry continuing to push the boundaries of production quality, incorporating stunning technology, audiovisual effects, and bold concepts into larger-than-life music videos, there are times when I appreciate the simplicity of a more minimalist approach.

JAMIE makes a captivating return with the music video for "Bad Luck”

Pop music can be one of the trickiest genres to master. It’s often hard to define, and while it can be endlessly versatile, it also risks feeling shallow, overwhelming, or even monotonous.

BEWAVE drops the pop anthem of the month with "Hard to Get to You" music video

"Let's get naked" might sound like a flirty text message, but it’s actually one of the prominent and recurring lyrics from AB6IX's new title track, "NVKED," from their ninth EP, Born Like This.

AB6IX wants you to express your true feelings in the charismatic "NVKED" music video

YESUNG has been consistently delivering music that resonates with the audience.

YESUNG lounges in a cafe for the latest comeback photos

XG is quickly becoming one of the most intriguing girl groups around.

XG releases the frisky and fantasy-like "IYKYK" music video

Super Junior’s YESUNG channels a summery dream in latest comeback photos

Just a few years into their idol careers, the members of aespa are already venturing into solo music, with Karina making a bold debut with her single "UP" from aespa's first special digital single, SYNK: Parallel Line.

aespa's Karina makes a confident solo debut with "UP" 

My first impression of "Hello, My First Love" was that it could be a deleted OST or scene from this year's breakout hit K-drama Lovely Runner (I almost mistook the actress for Kim He Yoon!). Rookie boy group The Wind’s title track, "Hello, My First Love," from their album Hello: My First Love, has a sweet, frisky, and pleasant K-drama OST vibe, taking us back to our school days, to the innocence of youth and first love.

The Wind carries us back to the innocence of first love with "Hello, My First Love" MV

Earlier, we saw EPEX traverse to an alternate universe in the concept images for its second album Youth Chapter 2: Youth Deficiency.

Comeback