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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

Having a series is one of the best ways to build a fanbase and give them confidence in their expectations for the future.

CIX: Masters of the Series

Rookie group TWS has hit a major milestone with their debut single, "Plot Twist," amassing over 100 million streams on YouTube Music just six months post-release.

TWS’ “Plot Twist” Surpasses 100 Million Streams on YouTube Music

NewJeans' NWJNS Becomes Most Streamed Girl Group Album on Melon, Surpassing BLACKPINK's Record

K-pop的世界在全球音乐排行榜上继续独占鳌头，2024年证明又是一个杰出的年份。作为领先的音乐流媒体平台，Spotify最近公布了上半年最受欢迎的K-pop艺术家的排名，展示了这一音乐类型的巨大人气和影响力。

K-Pop的全球主导地位：2024年Spotify上播放量最高的艺术家

Sometimes it’s good to be angry. It’s fun to not care what anyone else has to think. It’s cool to lean into being an edgy punk who tells everyone else off. And Korean rocker MEMI knows that better than most.

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “I don’t give a” by MEMI

Featured MV of the Day: “Nerdy” by PURPLE KISS

ENHYPEN’s second full album is right around the corner, and with it come lots of new photos of the group. And when we say lots, believe us.

Check Out the Concept Photos for ENHYPEN’s Upcoming Second Album!

Hoo boy, summer is here, and it is HOT (at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Sorry Australia; it’ll be your turn soon). We’ve already given you a bunch of tracks for summertime enjoyment, but today we’re reminding everyone to stay hydrated with ten tracks about drinks!

K-Pop Drink Bar: Ten K-Pop Tracks Named for Beverages

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Keena from FIFTY FIFTY.

Is your birthday July 9? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

U-KISS (유키스), a boy group created by NH Media, debuted initially as a six-member group. The name U-KISS stands for "Ubiquitous Korean International (Idol) Super Star," emphasizing their global ambitions.&nbsp;

U-KISS: Adapting Through Changes

It’s hard to make it in the K-pop industry, especially if an idol group doesn’t come from one of the Big 3 entertainment companies (YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and SM Entertainment). Coming from a smaller label, SF9’s success stands out.

SF9: Finding a Niche by Starting with Suits

The debut solo album of V from BTS, Layover, has made a significant impact in the U.S., the largest music market in the world. All tracks from the album have sold over 100,000 units, making V the first K-pop soloist to achieve this milestone.

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