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Xlov

Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2025–present
Labels257 Entertainment
Members
  • Wumuti
  • Rui
  • Hyun
  • Haru

Xlov (Korean: 엑스러브; RR: ekseureobeu; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed and managed by 257 Entertainment. The group consists of four members: Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru. They debuted on January 7, 2025, with their single album I'mma Be.

The group name is a combination "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".[2]

Pre-debut and other activities

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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]

2024–present: Introduction, I'mma Be, I One and UXLXVE

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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] 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.[15]

On May 11, 2025, Xlov announced their 6-track second single album I One, which was released on June 13. The album includes "1&Only", "1 of LOV", "Bizness", and 3 instrumental versions of the respective tracks.[16] To mark their first comeback, they released a new logo which depicted their debut logo engulfed in flames.[17] Xlov held their second tour in Japan, "XXXX:-P", on August 29, 2025 with eight stops in Tokyo and three in Yokohama.[18]

The group released their first mini-album, UXLXVE, on November 5, 2025. [19] The Album includes 6 tracks for the streaming version, and 9 for the CD version, of which 3 are instrumental versions of songs on the album.

Xlov debuted in 2025 with the slogan "K-pop’s first genderless concept".[20] 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."[20] 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."[21] All members of the group wear androgynous clothing; the music video for "I'mma Be" features members wearing both skirts and pants.[20]

  • Wumuti (우무티) – leader[22]
  • Rui (루이)
  • Hyun (현)
  • Haru (하루)

Awards and nominations

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

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Xlov Japan Live 2025 Summer "XXXX:-P"

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2026 Xlov Europe Tour "L.O.V.E & u"

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  1. ^ Rescheduled from February 15.[41]
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  2. ^ "主打無性別概念！ 《BOYS PLANET》陳冠叡確定在韓出道" [The main concept is genderless! BOYS PLANET's Chen Guanrui confirmed to debut in Korea]. ETtoday (in Chinese). 19 December 2024. Archived from the original on 19 December 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  3. ^ Lee, Seonjeong (15 October 2015). 종영 '슈퍼아이돌' 청춘들의 눈부신 열정, 시즌2를 기대해 [The dazzling passion of the youth of 'Super Idol', looking forward to Season 2]. 국제뉴스 (in Korean). Archived from the original on 26 December 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  4. ^ Choi, Si-yul (30 October 2018). "[HD포토] 우무티, '서바이벌 재도전!' (언더나인틴)" [[HD Photo] Wumuti, 'Try Survival Again!' (Under Nineteen)]. Top Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on 26 December 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  5. ^ Kim, Hyo-jin (8 February 2023). [스타서베이] '보이즈 플래닛' 최종 데뷔 그룹 발탁 영예는 누구?...1회 인기투표 시작 [[Star Survey] Who gets the honor of being selected as the final debut group for 'Boys Planet'?... 1st popularity vote begins]. Top Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  6. ^ Park, Jung-sun (January 22, 2024). '빌드업: 보컬 보이그룹 서바이벌' 참가자 40인 공개 ['Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival' 40 Contestants Revealed] (in Korean). Dailian. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Son, Bong-seok (30 May 2024). '엠카운트다운' 워터파이어, 'POSSIBLE' 무대 음악 방송 최초 공개 ['M Countdown' Waterfire, 'POSSIBLE' stage music broadcast for the first time]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
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  9. ^ Kim, Ye-sol (February 2, 2023). 하루토→천관루이, 실력파 G그룹 연습생 등장...이석훈, "너 짱이다" 감탄 ('보이즈플래닛') [Haruto→Chen Kuanjui, a talented G-group trainee appears...Lee Seok-hoon exclaims, "You're the best" ("Boys Planet')]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  10. ^ Min, Seon-yoo (January 5, 2023). [포토]하루, '긴장가득' [[Photo] Haru, 'Full of tension']. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  11. ^ Yoo, Hyun-jung (December 17, 2024). 257엔터테인먼트, 신인 남성 아이돌 XLOV(엑스러브) 내년 1월 데뷔 [257 Entertainment, Rookie Male Idol Xlov to Debut in January Next Year]. NBNTV (in Korean). Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  12. ^ Kim, Soo-chan (December 19, 2024). 257엔터테인먼트의 첫 남성 아이돌그룹 젠더리스 컨셉 그룹 XLOV(엑스러브)의 두 번째 멤버 공개 [257 Entertainment's first male idol group, genderless concept group Xlov, reveals its second member]. Munhak News (in Korean). Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  13. ^ Jin, Bo-hyun (December 23, 2024). 257엔터테인먼트, XLOV 세 번째 멤버 '현(HYUN)' 공개 [257 Entertainment Reveals XLOV's Third Member 'Hyun']. Consumer Times (in Korean). Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  14. ^ Lee, Soo-jin (December 24, 2025). 257엔터테인먼트, 첫 젠더리스 컨셉 남성아이돌그룹 XLOV(엑스러브)의 네 번째 멤버 하루(HARU) 공개 [257 Entertainment reveals the fourth member of Xlov, the first genderless concept male idol group, Haru]. P&P News (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
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  17. ^ "XLOV To Make Comeback With Second Single 'I ONE'". Namaste Hallyu. May 12, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  18. ^ a b "XLOV JAPAN LIVE 2025 SUMMER 'XXXX:-P' – MOREDAY". www.m-ore-day.com. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  19. ^ "PULP MAGAZINE". pulpmagazine.com. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
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  23. ^ a b Peak positions on the Circle Album Chart:
  24. ^ "Top Current Album Sales: Week of December 6, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
  25. ^ Cumulative Sales of Uxlxve:
  26. ^ Cumulative Sales of I'mma Be:
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