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Xlov (Korean: 엑스러브; RR: ekseureobeu; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean musical group formed by 257 Entertainment and managed by WM Entertainment.[2] The group consists of four members: Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru. They debuted on January 7, 2025, with their single album I’mma Be. With a “genderless” concept, the group is known for their androgynous style.

History

Pre-debut and other activities

In 2015, Wumuti participated and won the first season of MBC Music’s reality competition series Super Idol, debuting as a member of Swin.[3] He then participated in three reality programs: MBC‘s Under Nineteen in 2018, Mnet‘s Boys Planet and Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival in 2023 and 2024, respectively.[4][5][6] Following Build Up, Wumuti was active as a member of the project group Waterfire.[7] In 2024, Wumuti made his solo debut with the single “You Make Me Better”.[8]

Haru and Rui, then going by his full name Chen Kuanjui, participated alongside Wumuti as individual trainees in Mnet’s Boys Planet in 2023.[9][10]

2025–present: I’mma Be, I One, Uxlxve and I, God

Logo of Xlov

In December 2024, 257 Entertainment announced that Xlov would be debuting on January 7, 2025, and revealed the members’ lineup: Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru.[11][12][13][14] The group name is a combination of “X”, which represents the unknown and negation, and “lov”, which represents unfinished love, with different forms and meanings. The group’s theme is “genderless concept”.[15]

On January 7, 2025, Xlov made their debut with the single album I’mma Be and its lead single of the same name.[1] On March 2, 2025, Xlov began their first tour in Japan, “-X:On1y-“, with 23 performances in Tokyo and Osaka.[16]

Rui and Hyun performing “1&Only” in 2025

Xlov released their second single album, I One, on June 13, 2025. The album includes “1&Only”, “1 of Lov”, “Bizness”, and 3 instrumental versions of the respective tracks.[17] To mark their first comeback, they released a new logo which depicted their debut logo engulfed in flames.[18] Xlov held their second tour in Japan, “XXXX:-P”, on August 29, with eight stops in Tokyo and three in Yokohama.[19] The group released their first extended play, Uxlxve, on November 5, 2025.[20] The album includes six tracks for the streaming version, and nine for the CD version, of which three are instrumental versions of songs on the album.

The group’s second extended play, I, God, was released on May 27, 2026 with its lead single “Serve”.[21]

Public image

Xlov debuted in 2025 with the slogan “K-pop’s first genderless concept”.[22] Park Jae-yong, CEO of 257 Entertainment, said: “The members do not identify as genderless in terms of identity—this is simply a concept we chose to differentiate ourselves from other groups. Our goal was to express beauty without gender boundaries.”[22] In a 2025 interview, the group stated:

When we say ‘genderless,’ we think it might be a little difficult for English-speaking fans to fully grasp. By ‘genderless,’ we aim to break stereotypes that suggest only certain genders can do this or that. The art we express is ‘gender-free,’ and we hope it empowers more people to embrace their true selves and pursue who they want to be.[23][unreliable source]

All members of the group wear androgynous clothing; the music video for “I’mma Be” features members wearing both skirts and pants.[22]

Members

  • Wumuti (우무티) – leader[24]
  • Rui (루이)
  • Hyun (현)
  • Haru (하루)

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[25] 		US
Curr.
[26]
Uxlxve
Track listing
  1. “Scent”
  2. “Rizz”
  3. “Dirty Baby”
  4. “Biii:-P
  5. “Kiss and say Goodbye”
  6. “Drip Drip”
 7 44
I, God
  • Released: May 27, 2026
  • Label: WM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. “法則:The Rules”
  2. “Serve”
  3. “Extancy” (Wumuti and Rui)
  4. “Back 2 Back”
  5. “Hips” (Hyun and Haru)
  6. “Masterpiece”
  7. “Serve” (Instrumental)
 3 —

Single albums

List of albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[25]
I’mma Be
  • Released: January 7, 2025
  • Label: 257 Entertainment, Quarter Music[24]
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. “I’mma Be”
  2. “I’mma Be” (instrumental)
  3. “I’mma Be” (88 Techno Remix)
  4. “I’mma Be” (Dark House Remix)
 11
I One
  • Released: June 13, 2025
  • Label: 257 Entertainment, Quarter Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. “1&Only”
  2. “1 of Lov”
  3. “Bizness”
  4. “1&Only” (instrumental)
  5. “1 of Lov” (instrumental)
  6. “Bizness” (instrumental)
 11

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
Hot
[31]
“I’mma Be” 2025 — I’mma Be
“1&Only” 40 I One
“Rizz” — Uxlxve
“Biii:-P” —
“Serve” 2026 — I, God
“—” denotes releases that did not chart.

Music videos

Title Year Director
“I’mma Be” 2025 Hur Yeeun[32]
“1&Only” Heesuk Che & Hur Yeeun[33]
“Rizz” Jeon Woojin (Zeroback Film)[34]
“Biii:-P” DQ Kim (Roofless Film)
“Serve” 2026 Gustavo Ku (Third Eye Video)[35]

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Mega Champ Awards 2025 iMBC Hot Star Xlov Won [36]

Concert tours

Xlov 1st Premium Tour in Japan “-X:On1y-“

List of concert dates[16]
Date City Country Venue
Mar 2, 2025 Tokyo Japan J-Stage O!
Mar 4, 2025
Mar 5, 2025
Mar 7, 2025
Mar 8, 2025
Mar 9, 2025
Mar 11, 2025
Mar 12, 2025
Mar 13, 2025
Mar 15, 2025 Osaka Pluswin Hall Osaka
Mar 16, 2025 Pluswin Hall Villeboa
Mar 18, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
Mar 20, 2025
Mar 22, 2025 Tokyo J-Stage O!
Mar 23, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025
Mar 29, 2025
Mar 30, 2025 K-Stage O!

Xlov Japan Live 2025 Summer “XXXX:-P”

List of concert dates[19]
Date City Country Venue
Aug 29, 2025 Tokyo Japan K-Stage O!
Aug 30, 2025
Sep 2, 2025 Yokohama Yokohama YTJ Hall
Sep 3, 2025
Sep 5, 2025
Sep 7, 2025 Tokyo K-Stage O!
Sep 9, 2025 Shibuya Dive
Sep 10, 2025 K-Stage O!
Sep 13, 2025
Sep 14, 2025
Sep 15, 2025

2026 Xlov Europe Tour “L.O.V.E & u”

List of concert dates
Date City Country Venue
Jan 26, 2026 Helsinki Finland Kulttuuritalo[37]
Jan 28, 2026 Madrid Spain The Lenovo Garage[38]
Jan 30, 2026 Warsaw Poland Progresja[39]
Jan 31, 2026 Renens Switzerland Salle de Spectacles[40]
Feb 1, 2026 Milan Italy Magazzini Generali[41]
Feb 4, 2026 Athens Greece Universe Multivenue
Feb 6, 2026 Sophia Bulgaria Joy Station
Feb 7, 2026 Bucharest Romania Sala Palatului
Feb 8, 2026 London United Kingdom Troxy
Feb 11, 2026 Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Civic Hall[42]
Feb 12, 2026 Manchester Academy 1[43]
Feb 14, 2026 Paris France Salle Pleyel[44]
Feb 16, 2026[a] Copenhagen Denmark Poolen[46]
Feb 17, 2026 Reykjavík Iceland Gamla Bíó[47]
Feb 19, 2026 Amsterdam Netherlands Panama[48]
Feb 21, 2026 Mainz Germany K-Pop Revolution Festival[49]
Feb 22, 2026

Notes

  1. ^ Rescheduled from February 15.[45]

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