Xlov (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean musical group formed by StrangeLab Inc. (formerly 257 Entertainment). The group was previously managed by WM Entertainment, which integrated with 257 Entertainment in August 2026. 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 and themes of being one's authentic self.
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. They 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. Following Build Up, Wumuti was active as a member of the project group Waterfire. In 2024, Wumuti made their solo debut with the single "You Make Me Better".
Haru and Rui, then going by their full name Chen Kuanjui, participated alongside Wumuti as individual trainees in Mnet's Boys Planet in 2023.
2025–present: I'mma Be, I One, Uxlxve and I, God
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. 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".
On January 7, 2025, Xlov made their debut with the single album I'mma Be and its lead single of the same name. On March 2, 2025, Xlov began their first tour in Japan, "-X:On1y-", with 23 performances in Tokyo and Osaka.
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. To mark their first comeback, they released a new logo which depicted their debut logo engulfed in flames. Xlov held their second tour in Japan, "XXXX:-P", on August 29, with eight stops in Tokyo and three in Yokohama. The group released their first extended play, Uxlxve, on November 5, 2025. 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". Aani Nagaiah of Complex featured "Serve" as one of the top K-pop songs of 2026 so far, emphasizing their homage to queer ballroom culture.
Public image Xlov debuted in 2025 with the slogan "K-pop's first genderless concept". 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.
All members of the group wear androgynous clothing; the music video for "I'mma Be" features members wearing both skirts and pants. Xlov's leader Wumuti has stated that the genderless concept was not chosen for attention but is rather a reflection of the group members themselves. Wumuti said, "The genderless or gender-free concept we're best known for is part of the lifestyle we would like to show the world. I believe it is more about how I want to present myself to the world." In his interview with Brendan Le at PEOPLE Magazine, Wumuti said, "Our goal has never been to force people to think in a certain way. We simply want to share our perspectives and our art and invite people to see the world from a different point of view.
Members
Wumuti () – leader Rui () Hyun () Haru ()
Discography Extended plays + List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures Title Details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications KORPeak positions on the Circle Album Chart:
USCurr. Uxlxve Released: November 5, 2025 Label: 257 Entertainment, Quarter Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 7 44 KOR: 181,010Cumulative Sales of Uxlxve:
I, God Released: May 27, 2026 Label: WM Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 3 — KOR: 256,874Cumulative Sales of I, God:
KPIA: Platinum i=! Scheduled: October 28, 2026 Label: StrangeLab Formats: CD, digital download, streaming colspan="12" "—" denotes releases that did not chart.
Single albums + List of albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures Title Details Peak chart positions Sales KOR I'mma Be Released: January 7, 2025 Label: 257 Entertainment, Quarter Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 11 KOR: 22,342Cumulative Sales of I'mma Be:
I One Released: June 13, 2025 Label: 257 Entertainment, Quarter Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 11 KOR: 83,268Cumulative Sales of I One:
Singles + List of singles, showing year released, and name of the album Title Year Peak chart positions Album KORDLPeak chart positions on the Circle Download Chart: "Biii:-P": "Serve": NZHotPeak chart positions on the Official New Zealand Chart: "1&Only": "I'mma Be" 2025 — — I'mma Be "1&Only" — 40 I One "Rizz" — — Uxlxve "Biii:-P" 173 — "Serve" 2026 164 — I, God "Hush" colspan="2" rowspan="2" i=! "Tooth Gem Chiwawa" "—" denotes releases that did not chart.
Music videos Title Year Director "I'mma Be" 2025 Hur Yeeun "1&Only" Heesuk Che & Hur Yeeun "Rizz" Jeon Woojin (Zeroback Film) "Biii:-P" DQ Kim (Roofless Film) "Serve" 2026 Gustavo Ku (Third Eye Video)
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 K-World Dream Awards 2026 Global Next Leader Xlov Mega Champ Awards 2025 iMBC Hot Star Xlov
Concert tours Xlov 1st Premium Tour in Japan "-X:On1y-" + List of concert dates Date City Country Venue Mar 2, 2025TokyoJapanJ-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, 2025OsakaPluswin Hall OsakaMar 16, 2025Pluswin Hall VilleboaMar 18, 2025Mar 19, 2025Mar 20, 2025Mar 22, 2025TokyoJ-Stage O!Mar 23, 2025Mar 25, 2025Mar 26, 2025Mar 28, 2025Mar 29, 2025Mar 30, 2025K-Stage O!
Xlov Japan Live 2025 Summer "XXXX:-P" + List of concert dates Date City Country Venue Aug 29, 2025TokyoJapanK-Stage O! Aug 30, 2025 Sep 2, 2025YokohamaYokohama YTJ Hall Sep 3, 2025 Sep 5, 2025 Sep 7, 2025TokyoK-Stage O! Sep 9, 2025 Shibuya Dive Sep 10, 2025K-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 Jan 28, 2026 Madrid Spain The Lenovo Garage Jan 30, 2026 Warsaw Poland Progresja Jan 31, 2026 Renens Switzerland Salle de Spectacles Feb 1, 2026 Milan Italy Magazzini Generali Feb 4, 2026 Athens Greece Universe Multivenue Feb 6, 2026 Sophia Bulgaria Joy Station Feb 7, 2026 Bucharest Romania Sala Palatului Feb 8, 2026 LondonUnited Kingdom Troxy Feb 11, 2026 Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Civic Hall Feb 12, 2026 Manchester Academy 1 Feb 14, 2026 Paris France Salle Pleyel Feb 16, 2026 Copenhagen Denmark Poolen Feb 17, 2026 Reykjavík Iceland Gamla Bíó Feb 19, 2026 Amsterdam Netherlands Panama Feb 21, 2026MainzGermanyK-Pop Revolution Festival Feb 22, 2026
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