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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

MONSTA X 的 KIHYUN 于今年早些时候带着 BORDERLINE 回归，这是他的第二张个人 EP，也是 2025 年 YOUTH 的后续作品。

KIHYUN：KPOPWORLD 数字封面

WONHO 一直都很懂得如何吸引目光。曾在 MONSTA X 活跃四年，如今作为 soloist 已走过六年

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: Wonho

DEAN &amp; Tabber 各自都已在韩国 R&amp;B 和 hip-hop 领域建立起鲜明、独特的音乐身份

KPOPWORLD Festival 焦点：DEAN & Tabber

CRAVITY is a nine-member boy group under Starship Entertainment, consisting of Serim, Allen, Jungmo, Woobin, Wonjin, Minhee, Hyeongjun, Taeyoung, and Seongmin. They debuted on April 14, 2020, with the mini album &quot;HIDEOUT: REMEMBER WHO WE ARE&quot;. Their name, a blend of &quot;Creativity&quot; and &quot;Gravity&quot;, originally symbolized unity and balance among diverse members. In 2025, the group redefined it as &quot;Craving Gravity&quot;, expressing their goal to draw fans closer through stronger artistry and performances. The group released their second full-length album, &quot;Dare to Crave&quot;, on June 23, 2025, with members Wonjin and Hyeongjun sharing leadership duties for the comeback.

CRAVITY

在去年完成品牌重塑并确立全新艺术身份之后，CRAVITY 将把标志性的 K-pop、初出茅庐般的活力带到 San Antonio 的 KPOPWORLD Festival

KPOPWORLD Festival 聚焦：CRAVITY

82Major (stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Great M Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Cho Seong-il, Yoon Ye-chan, Nam Seong-mo, Hwang Seong-bin, Park Seok-joon and Kim Do-gyun. The group&#x27;s name is a combination of South Korea&#x27;s calling code (+82) and the word ‘major’, expressing their desire to become a group that represents Korea. They debuted on October 11, 2023, with the single album On.

82MAJOR

正在崛起的男团 82MAJOR 凭最新单曲专辑主打歌《HEAT》首次登上实时榜单第一位。

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遇见未来：cosmosy 谈话首秀与个人风格

遇见未来：VVS谈论钻石、动态以及定义自己的道路

认识成员：HITGS的Iyoo谈在日自豪感、STAYC的起源以及找到她的节奏

“成员介绍：HITGS的Hyerin谈明星魅力、中心能量和在聚光灯下成长”

“认识成员：HITGS的Seohee谈纪律、IU梦想和声音身份”

“成员介绍：HITGS的Seojin谈舞蹈实力、釜山韧性和大梦想”

“会员介绍：HITGS的VV谈演艺根源、甜美嗓音和全球化”

KURATED: RE:WIND's 10 Favourite Y2K Anthems

迎接未来：HITGS 只是刚刚开始

Meet the Future: RE:WIND, the Asian American Boy Band Reframing Nostalgia

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