Photo Credit: 257 Entertainment
The K-pop group in question is XLOV (엑스러브), a co-ed group with four members: Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru. They are under the management of 257 Entertainment (formerly known as JPark & Company) and debuted on January 7, 2025, with their first single album “I’mma Be”.
XLOV’s name combines “X,” meaning the unknown and negation, and “LOV,” which stands for incomplete love, reflecting a genderless concept theme. Their official fandom name is EVOL, which is the reverse of “LOVE” and symbolizes protective and healing love, represented by the Korean word for “blanket” (이불).
They are scheduled to tour Germany with two confirmed shows:
- October 1, 2025, at 19:30 at Club Volta, Cologne
- October 11, 2025, at 19:30 at the Columbia Theater, Berlin
Below is a detailed profile including member information, history, and discography.
Members Details
- Wumuti
- Leader
- Former member of Swin and project group Waterfire
- Winner of MBC Music’s Super Idol (2015)
- Participated in Boys Planet and Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival
- Born in South Korea
- Contributed to songwriting and production on their debut album “I’mma Be”
- Active years: 2024–present
- Rui
- Member revealed second
- Participated in Boys Planet (under his full name)
- Active years: 2024–present
- Hyun
- Considered an all-rounder (vocals, dance, songwriting)
- Fluent in English
- Training period of five years
- Revealed as the third member of the group
- Active years: 2024–present
- Haru
- Maknae (youngest member)
- Japanese nationality
- Born February 18, 2006, in Hyogo, Japan
- Participated in Boys Planet; final rank 66th
- Known for vocal mimicry skill
- Former member of the dance cover crew KIS-KPOP
- Close with Riku from KJRGL
- Active years: 2024–present
History of the Group
- Members Wumuti, Rui, and Haru previously participated in the survival show Boys Planet. Wumuti also has a solo career background and multiple reality show experiences.
- The group was introduced on December 17, 2024, and officially debuted on January 7, 2025, with the single album “I’mma Be.”
- On May 11, 2025, they announced a comeback with their six-track second single album “I One,” released June 13, 2025, featuring a new logo symbolizing growth and transformation.
Discography
- Debut Single Album:
- I’mma Be (January 7, 2025)
- Lead single: “I’mma Be”
- Wumuti contributed lyrics and production
- Second Single Album:
- I One (Released June 13, 2025)
- Contains 6 tracks
- Marked by a refreshed logo design
Their genre is primarily pop, with a distinctive genderless concept embracing unknown and incomplete love themes.
Additional Information
- Official greeting: “(two, three) Hello, We are XLOV!”
- 257 Entertainment was formerly known as JPark & Company.
- Fandom name EVOL represents love flipped, symbolizing protection and healing.
- Their fandom color is Tyrian Purple.
- Active presence on social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube under @xlov_official.
Conclusion
XLOV is an emerging co-ed K-pop group with a fresh and bold genderless concept, combining talented members with diverse backgrounds and strong performance skills. Their upcoming tour in Germany includes shows in Cologne on October 1 and Berlin on October 11, 2025, promising dynamic live performances at Club Volta and Columbia Theater respectively.
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