Archives: K-pop Groups

K-pop groups, bands, duos, project groups, and sub-units linked to biographies and agencies.

WayV is a Chinese boy group and the fourth sub-unit of the SM Entertainment supergroup NCT, managed by SM’s China-based sub-label Label V. The group debuted on January 17, 2019, with the digital EP “The Vision.” As of 2026, WayV consists of five members: leader Kun, Ten, Xiaojun, Hendery, and YangYang. Former member Lucas departed in May 2023, and Winwin concluded his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment on July 9, 2026, ending all of his NCT and WayV activities. WayV made their Japanese debut in 2024 with the EP “The Highest.”

Kiss of Life (Korean: 키스오브라이프), also known as KIOF, is a South Korean girl group formed by S2 Entertainment. The group debuted on July 5, 2023 with the six-track EP Kiss of Life, led by the single “Shhh”. It consists of four members: Julie, Natty, Belle, and Haneul, with Julie serving as the leader. The members come from varied backgrounds spanning American, Thai, and Korean nationalities, and the group’s music draws on R&B, dance-pop, and hip-hop influences. Its official fandom is named Kissy.