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&amp;TEAM is a nine-member Japanese boy group under YX Labels (formerly HYBE Labels Japan). The group was formed through the survival program &quot;&amp;Audition - The Howling&quot; and debuted in December 2022 with their first extended play &quot;First Howling: Me&quot;. The group consists of EJ, Fuma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki, with EJ serving as the leader. Several members, including K, Nicholas, EJ, and Taki, previously participated in the survival show I-LAND before being selected for HYBE&#x27;s Japanese global debut project. Before their official debut, the group released the digital single Under the Skin, which introduced their storyline and concept. Their debut EP, First Howling,e followed shortly afterward, marking the beginning of the group&#x27;s &quot;First Howling&quot; series of releases. Although primarily active in Japan, &amp;TEAM promoted internationally and later expanded into Korea with Korean-language releases and promotions. Their fandom name is LUNÉ, representing fans who support the group like the moon lighting the night sky.

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&amp;TEAM 的首次美国演出不只是一次 KCON 首秀，更像是一场考验。在 Artist Stage 上，组合面对的是挤得满满当当、几乎贴着护栏的观众席。

&TEAM的 KCON 2026 首秀格外亮眼

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

OH MY GIRL is a girl group formed by WM Entertainment, debuting in April 2015. The group became known for their ethereal, fairy-tale-like concepts and dreamy musical style, which set them apart from the girl-crush trend dominating K-pop at the time. Early releases like &quot;Closer&quot; and &quot;LIAR LIAR&quot; established their whimsical identity, while members Hyojung, Mimi, YooA, Seunghee, Jiho, Binnie, and Arin each brought distinct charms. OH MY GIRL&#x27;s breakthrough came with &quot;Nonstop&quot; and &quot;Dun Dun Dance&quot; in 2020 and 2021, which became massive domestic hits and propelled the group to mainstream fame after years of steady growth. Their appearance on the survival show &quot;Queendom&quot; was also a pivotal moment. OH MY GIRL proved that patience and artistic consistency could pay off in an industry that often favors instant success. Their fandom, Miracle, has been a devoted force throughout the group&#x27;s journey from underdog to one of K-pop&#x27;s beloved acts. On May 8, 2025, WM Entertainment announced that Arin and YooA had decided not to renew their contracts with the company. However, they would still promote as members of Oh My Girl.

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OH MY GIRL 的回归已延至2027年，WM Entertainment 表示这是因为需要更多时间挑选合适的作品。成员们的个人活动将优先展开，这支组合在超过一年后的首张完整作品也被推迟到明年。

OH MY GIRL 回归延期至2027年

IVE is a six-member girl group formed by Starship Entertainment, debuting in December 2021. The group includes former IZ*ONE members Wonyoung and Yujin alongside Gaeul, Rei, Leeseo, and Liz. IVE&#x27;s concept centers on self-confidence and self-love, encapsulated by their motto &quot;I HAVE&quot; -- a declaration of owning one&#x27;s identity rather than chasing external validation. From their first single, &quot;Eleven,&quot; IVE established a style built around poise rather than maximal force. &quot;Love Dive,&quot; &quot;After Like,&quot; and &quot;I Am&quot; strengthened that image with sleek hooks, elegant choreography, and lyrics that frame confidence as something cool and self-possessed. The group stood out in a crowded fourth-generation field by feeling polished early: less like rookies chasing impact and more like a brand arriving already defined. IVE&#x27;s appeal also comes from contrast inside the lineup. Yujin gives the group a strong leader and performance anchor, Wonyoung brings a highly visible center presence, Liz adds vocal brightness, Rei gives the rap line a distinctive tone, Gaeul sharpens the dance and rap texture, and Leeseo adds youthful energy without making the group feel overly cute. Starship&#x27;s presentation often uses that balance to make IVE feel fashionable, direct, and easy to recognize. The fandom is known as DIVE, and IVE quickly became one of the defining girl groups of their generation through a mix of public-friendly singles, strong visual identity, and high-profile members. Their significance is not just that they produced hit songs, but that they helped re-center a graceful, self-assured pop image in modern K-pop: glamorous without being distant, confident without needing to shout, and accessible without feeling generic.

IVE 以 8,000 名观众的规模，于 6 月 20 日在 Auckland 的 Spark Arena 演出，创下 New Zealand 史上票房最高的 K-pop 演唱会新纪录。这也是 K-pop 在这个地区长期以来优先布局较慢的最新例证。

IVE 在 New Zealand 打破入场纪录

Stray Kids is an eight-member boy group under JYP Entertainment, consisting of Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. The group was introduced through the 2017 survival program Stray Kids and officially debuted in March 2018 with I Am Not, following the pre-debut release &quot;Hellevator.&quot; Former member Kim Woojin left in 2019. The group&#x27;s identity is unusually tied to self-production. Before debut, Bang Chan had already gathered the members around a team-first concept, and the production trio 3RACHA -- Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han -- became the engine behind much of Stray Kids&#x27; sound. That gave the group a different center of gravity from many idol acts: the music often felt like it came from inside the team rather than being assigned to them. Musically, Stray Kids are known for dense rap writing, aggressive electronic textures, sudden rhythmic switches, and choruses built for performance impact. &quot;God&#x27;s Menu,&quot; &quot;Back Door,&quot; &quot;Thunderous,&quot; &quot;Maniac,&quot; and &quot;S-Class&quot; made their style easy to identify: noisy in the intentional sense, but organized around hooks, slogans, and choreography that fans could immediately hold onto. Their lyrics often return to pressure, self-definition, ambition, and the awkward process of growing into confidence. The members&#x27; contrast is a major part of the group&#x27;s appeal. Bang Chan anchors the team as leader and producer; Changbin and Han give the rap line speed and personality; Lee Know, Hyunjin, and Felix shape the performance image; Seungmin and I.N bring clearer melodic balance. Rather than smoothing those differences out, Stray Kids usually lean into them, making their songs feel crowded, restless, and unmistakably theirs. Stray Kids became one of the defining global boy groups of the fourth generation, with a fandom known as STAY and major touring success across Asia, North America, Europe, and beyond. Their rise helped prove that a self-producing idol group could scale internationally while keeping a specific sonic fingerprint. Even when the group experiments with genre or language, the core idea remains stable: Stray Kids make high-impact pop out of tension, noise, teamwork, and control.

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Stray Kids 回归了：全新单曲、全新专辑、全新世界巡演，一次官宣全都有。“RUN IT”将于 6 月 24 日发行，‘THIS &amp; THAT’ 将于 8 月接棒，而 &lt;RUN IT&gt; World Tour 也已提上日程

Stray Kids 宣布新单曲 “RUN IT”，并同步公开新专辑与世界巡演

上周的 K-pop 发生了几件事：CLC 的 Kwon Eunbin 在 26 岁宣布退出，TWS 的 Shinyu 为失踪儿童公益活动出力，而 Grammys 也新设了一个 Asian Pop 类别，引发褒贬不一的反应。故事不同，核心却一样：这是一个一边给予、一边索取的行业。

K-pop 上周回顾与解读（2026年6月15日 - 19日）

第二代 K-pop 的怀旧热潮正全面回归：Secret 时隔12年携采样自 Vivaldi 的佳作回归，JeA 推出首个自我主导的个人项目，A-Plus 唤醒2010年代中期的韩剧感流行风，JUN. K 回到 R&amp;B 怀抱，HOSHI 则带来满满2000年代舞曲 R&amp;B 氛围

回归角：JUN. K、HOSHI、USPEER 及更多

ILLIT is a South Korean girl group formed through the 2023 reality survival show R U Next?. The group is managed by Belift Lab, a subsidiary of HYBE, and debuted in March 2024 with the EP &quot;Super Real Me&quot;. ILLIT consists of five members: Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha, though former member Youngeso left before the group officially debuted despite making the final line up. The group quickly gained global attention with their debut title track Magnetic, which became a viral hit on social media platforms and achieved high placements on international music charts, including the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Global 200. Their sound combines elements of Kpop, electronic pop, and dreamy pop aesthetics. ILLIT&#x27;s concept focuses on youthful energy and individuality, presenting a soft yet modern pop style that has helped establish the group as one of the notable fifth-generation Kpop girl groups.

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ILLIT的Moka将在5月底短暂回归后第二次暂停活动。BELIFT LAB表示，她因过度紧张和焦虑症状需要休息，目前尚未确定复出时间。

ILLIT的Moka因健康问题暂时中止活动

AMPERS&amp;ONE is a seven-member South Korean boy group under FNC Entertainment. The group debuted on November 15, 2023 with their first single album Ampersand One. The lineup consists of Kamden, Brian, Jiho, Siyun, Mackiah, Kyrell, and Seungmo. Prior to their debut, FNC Entertainment announced plans to launch a new boy group and later confirmed that former Boys Planet contestants Kamden and Jiho would be part of the lineup. The group name, AMPERS&amp;ONE, was revealed along with the opening of official social media accounts, followed by the introduction of each member through individual profile releases. The group officially debuted with the single album Ampersand One. They returned the following year with their second single album One Hearted and later released their first mini album One Question. During this period, the group also held their first fan meeting, “&amp;Dear. My First _,” in Seoul. AMPERS&amp;ONE expanded their activities internationally through a series of fan meetings in Asia and their first tour in the United States. They continued their releases with the mini album Wild &amp; Free, followed by their third mini album Loud &amp; Proud. The group later participated in the U.S. leg of P1Harmony’s “P1ustage H: Most Wanted” tour as an opening act, marking one of their earliest large-scale international touring experiences. On February 6th the group won their first ever award, the &quot;Rising Star Male Idol&quot; award at the 2026 Korea First Brand Awards. &quot;Definition&quot; with be their fourth mini album.

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AMPERS&amp;ONE 将首次前往欧洲。此次欧洲站将于 9 月横跨 6 座城市、历时 10 天，覆盖 Berlin、Warsaw、Amsterdam、Paris、Cologne 和 London；在此之前，他们的 ‘Born To Define’ World Tour 北美站已取得多场售罄、以及场馆容量几乎翻倍的成绩。

AMPERS&ONE 将开启 ‘Born To Define’ 巡演欧洲站

曾几何时，artist merch 还很简单：你在场馆门口买件 T 恤，穿进 pit 里，这就够了。可 HYBE 显然有别的想法。通过 TXT 与 DEINET、ISTKUNST 和 PAUSE PLEASE 的合作

HYBE 正在把 K-pop 周边变成人人想要的时尚宣言

ITZY is a five-member girl group formed by JYP Entertainment, consisting of Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. They debuted in February 2019 with &quot;Dalla Dalla&quot;, a song built around self-acceptance, difference, and the refusal to fit neatly into other people&#x27;s expectations. ITZY&#x27;s early identity was direct and performance-forward. &quot;Icy&quot;, &quot;Wannabe&quot; and &quot;Not Shy&quot; expanded the same confidence-first message with sharper choreography, chant-like hooks, and a visual style that mixed teen crush, streetwear, and runway attitude. Their dances became a major part of the group&#x27;s public image, with Ryujin&#x27;s shoulder move in &quot;Wannabe&quot; standing out as one of the most recognizable fourth-generation choreography moments. The group&#x27;s strength is the way its members divide the performance picture. Yeji gives ITZY a precise leader and dance center, Lia brings a warmer vocal tone, Ryujin anchors the cool charisma, Chaeryeong adds technical dance detail, and Yuna gives the group a bright visual spark. Even when the music shifted into different textures, that balance kept ITZY recognizable as a group built around motion, confidence, and clean stage impact. ITZY&#x27;s fandom is known as MIDZY. Their place in K-pop comes from helping define the fourth-generation girl-group language of self-confidence: louder than simple cuteness, less dark than some girl-crush concepts, and built for fans who wanted slogans they could actually say back to themselves.

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自 1 月出道以来，ITZY 的 Yuna 已经迅速累积了三部电视剧演出经历，如今又拿下 Netflix 即将推出的《Do Not Climb Over the Wall》女主角。这样高密度的进度，以及 Netflix 和 tvN 的支持，也让人不禁好奇她接下来会走到哪一步

ITZY 的 Yuna 将主演 Netflix 原创剧《Do Not Climb Over the Wall》

Stray Kids 的 Felix 将担任韩国 2026 年“Hanbok Wave”宣传活动的代言人——这是自 2022 年以来首次由演员以外的人选出任，而他面向 Gen Z 的全球粉丝基础也让这一搭配更具分量

Stray Kids 的 Felix 加入韩国全球“Hanbok Wave”

Grammy Awards 新增了 Best Asian Pop Music Performance 奖项，但有个前提：提名作品必须对一种亚洲语言有“有意义的使用”，这很可能会将不少当下的 K-pop 排除在外。

Grammy Awards 揭晓全新“Asian Pop”类别

一位18岁的美国歌手翻唱了一首1999年的 Korean 抒情歌，而 Korean 听众正在为此感谢他。Julian Lerner 的《Even If》把《If Only I Had You》重新演绎成舞曲流行风格，这份回应在一个影响力过去往往是单向流动的文化中，显得格外温暖。

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