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Na Haeun photographed in black and white for GQ Korea's December 2025 Men of the Year issue, wearing a leather jacket.
Music4 min read

YouTube Dance Prodigy Na Haeun Confirmed for STAYC's Sister Group UNCHILD

Dance prodigy Na Haeun is making her idol debut in 2026 with UNCHILD, High Up Entertainment's first new girl group since STAYC debuted in 2020. Confirmed as the first member via a GQ Korea interview, Na Haeun brings over 5.7 million YouTube subscribers to a debut that could redefine how K-pop groups build pre-debut momentum.

HITKULTRMarch 25, 2026
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MODYSSEY debut single album teaser image
Music3 min read

MODYSSEY Announces April Debut with 3RACHA-Produced Single Album

The seven-member group formed through Boys II Planet will release their debut single album on April 13, with Stray Kids production unit 3RACHA behind the title track.

HITKULTRMarch 20, 2026
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V01D five-member K-pop band group concept photo from ROCKROCK music video
K-Pop5 min read

V01D (보이드) Debut: Meet the K-Pop Band Filling Space With Sound

V01D (보이드) debut March 11, 2026 with mini album [01]. Meet the five-piece K-pop band that plays their own instruments and writes their own music.

PakMarch 9, 2026
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SMTR25 trainees in school uniforms for Reply High School on Mnet, 2026. SM Entertainment
K-Pop5 min read

2026 Is the Year of Rookie Boy Groups

SM, YG, Lee Soo-man, and Min Hee-jin are all racing to debut new boy groups in 2026. Here is why everyone moved at once, and what it means for K-pop.

PakMarch 8, 2026
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DAILY:DIRECTION group promotional photo for debut single FIRST:DELIVERY. Photo: ODDWAVE
Music4 min read

DAILY:DIRECTION Arrive With Afrobeats in Their Blood

Six-member rookie group DAILY:DIRECTION made their explosive debut on February 23 with FIRST:DELIVERY, a single album anchored by the Afrobeats-infused title track ROOMBADOOMBA that signals something genuinely different for the 2026 class.

PakMarch 3, 2026
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