KPOPWORLD #5

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将于 2026 年 10 月 28 日至 31 日登陆 Alamodome

KPOPWORLD Festival & Worldwide Dance Competition

idntt (아이덴티티; read as identity) is an upcoming 24-member boy group under MODHAUS. They are set to make their debut sometime in 2026. The group consists of members divided into 3 rotational sub-units consisting of 8 members each - uneverm8t, yesw8are and itsnotov8r.

idntt

为新专辑 &lt;itsnotover&gt;，idntt 与 KPOPWORLD 坐下来聊了聊他们一路走来的经历、这个团队对他们提出了怎样的要求，以及他们绝不愿放手的东西

idntt：The KPOPWORLD 数字封面

EPEX [‘i:peks] (이펙스), formerly known as C9ROOKIES (C9루키즈) is a 7-member South Korean boy group under C9 Entertainment, consisting of Wish, MU, A-Min, Baekseung, Ayden, Yewang, and Jeff. On November 21, 2025, it was announced that Keum had left the group. They debuted on June 8, 2021, with their first EP album, BIPOLAR Pt.1 : 불안의 서 (Prelude of Anxiety)

EPEX

要收尾一部三部曲并不难。真正难的是，把故事交还给那些亲身经历过它的人。EPEX 的 Youth: Epilogue 用两年、三张专辑的成长叙事，为这段青春篇章画上句点。

EPEX 谈 Youth Epilogue、主导权与成长

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

7月14日，内服美容品牌 LifePharm 宣布，genderless 组合 XLOV 将成为其最新的 Global Ambassadors。该品牌以爆红的膳食补充剂 Mood Change Alpha Plus 系列闻名，并被形容为专为 K-pop 偶像打造的自我护理产品。

XLOV 被宣布成为内服美容品牌 LifePharm 的代言人

K-pop的合约制度自20世纪90年代行业诞生以来经历了许多变化。从长达13年的“奴隶合约”，到缩短为7年——并可选择续约重谈

K-pop的合约制度解析——以及为什么这么多艺人正在离开大公司

NMIXX is a six-member girl group debuted by JYP Entertainment in February 2022. The group — consisting of Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Jinni (who later departed), Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin — introduced a bold musical concept they call &quot;MIXX POP,&quot; which involves blending multiple genres within a single song. Their debut track &quot;O.O&quot; was polarizing but undeniably attention-grabbing, layering pop, hip-hop, and rock into one unpredictable ride. Since debut, NMIXX has refined their signature sound while maintaining its adventurous spirit, with tracks like &quot;Dash&quot; and &quot;Love Me Like This&quot; earning broader commercial appeal. The group is particularly noted for their outstanding live vocal abilities — widely considered among the strongest of any fourth-generation girl group. Their fandom, NSWer, has rallied behind the group&#x27;s unique artistic vision. NMIXX represents JYP Entertainment&#x27;s willingness to experiment and push the boundaries of what a K-pop girl group can sound like.

NMIXX

评测：NMIXX & Pabllo Vittar – MEXE

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 以大胆先行曲“Do What I Want”化身妖精

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

CRAVITY –《Dare to Crave》：一场关于渴望、混沌与蜕变的绚烂碰撞

“新来者NINA毫不退缩 — 这位新人独唱歌手带着《Never Afraid》出道”

ATEEZ is an eight-member boy group formed by KQ Entertainment, consisting of Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho. They debuted in October 2018 with Treasure EP.1: All to Zero, launching a pirate-and-treasure storyline that gave their early music a cinematic frame. ATEEZ stood out because their performances felt oversized in the best way. Even before they had the company power of larger labels behind them, the group built attention through intense facial expressions, full-bodied choreography, live-stage energy, and songs designed to explode in concert. &quot;Wonderland,&quot; &quot;Answer,&quot; &quot;Guerrilla,&quot; &quot;Bouncy,&quot; and &quot;Crazy Form&quot; all show that instinct for scale: big chants, dramatic builds, and a sense that every chorus is meant to be shouted back. The members&#x27; roles support that theatrical style. Hongjoong anchors the group as leader and producer, Mingi gives the rap line a deep tone, Jongho brings unusually strong high notes, and San, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, and Wooyoung shape much of the performance identity. ATEEZ&#x27;s fanbase, ATINY, became known for strong international support, helping the group grow from a smaller-agency act into a major global touring name. ATEEZ&#x27;s significance comes from proving how far performance identity can carry a group when it is consistent. Their concepts can be loud, dark, playful, or rebellious, but the core remains theatrical and physical. They made intensity feel like a worldview, not just a comeback style.

ATEEZ

ATEEZ 的 GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 时代有些不同寻常。宣传周期短，实体专辑比平常更精简。两周，两种版本，没有铺垫繁复的世界观——只有一张直白到位的唱片静静到来。ATEEZ 的粉丝们在剖析线索、试图串联点点滴滴，但或许这种平静本身就是重点。GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 在热度与薄雾、自持与迷失、甜意与刺痛之间悬浮着。

ATEEZ - GOLDEN HOUR : PART 3 评论：悬沿之桥

YeoJin的《在黑暗中舞蹈》：自信而安静地迈入新领域

《RIIZE的《Odyssey》：一个关于男孩、梦想和成长的成年礼原声带》

SHINee Makes an Emotive Comeback with Poet | Artist

i-dle, formerly known as (G)I-DLE, is a girl group formed by Cube Entertainment, debuting in May 2018. The current lineup consists of Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua, with Soojin as a former member. From debut, the group stood out because leader Soyeon played a central creative role in songwriting, production, and concept direction. Their first single, &quot;LATATA,&quot; introduced a group that could feel stylish without being anonymous. Over time, i-dle became known for concepts that were easy to name and hard to confuse: the dark elegance of &quot;HANN,&quot; the theatrical fire imagery of &quot;HWAA,&quot; the blunt rebellion of &quot;TOMBOY,&quot; and the satire and confidence of later hits. The group often treats a comeback like a thesis statement, with styling, lyrics, and stage language all pointing toward the same idea. i-dle&#x27;s member contrast is central to that impact. Miyeon gives the group a clean vocal center, Minnie adds a dreamy tone and international texture, Soyeon brings rap and creative direction, Yuqi gives warmth and a distinctive low voice, and Shuhua contributes visual and performance presence. The result is a group that can be sharp, funny, dramatic, or strange without losing its center. Their fandom is known as Neverland. i-dle&#x27;s importance lies in how visibly they challenged expectations around girl-group authorship. They helped make it normal to talk about a female idol group not only as performers of a concept, but as artists shaping the concept itself.

i-dle

Fresh Chapter, Same Fire: i-dle returns with We Are

Album Review: No One Can Do It Like P1Harmony – DUH!

Anwaya Mane walks us through the latest solo efforts from JIN of BTS

Review

评测：NMIXX & Pabllo Vittar – MEXE

Monsta X 以大胆先行曲“Do What I Want”化身妖精

CRAVITY –《Dare to Crave》：一场关于渴望、混沌与蜕变的绚烂碰撞

“新来者NINA毫不退缩 — 这位新人独唱歌手带着《Never Afraid》出道”

ATEEZ - GOLDEN HOUR : PART 3 评论：悬沿之桥

YeoJin的《在黑暗中舞蹈》：自信而安静地迈入新领域

《RIIZE的《Odyssey》：一个关于男孩、梦想和成长的成年礼原声带》

SHINee Makes an Emotive Comeback with Poet | Artist

Fresh Chapter, Same Fire: i-dle returns with We Are

Album Review: No One Can Do It Like P1Harmony – DUH!

Review: On ECHO, Jin Lets the Music Do the Talking

E’LAST Board the “Crazy Train”: A Comeback Charged With Style, Feeling, and Forward Motion

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