: popular music originating in South Korea and encompassing a variety of styles
The opening ceremony, which took place Friday in Pyeongchang, South Korea, featured several songs from notable K-pop artists as teams circled the stadium.—
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So here’s a recap of my weekend, with some recommendations for things to do and eat next time there’s a K-pop concert in town.
—Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
If K-pop can travel and if Hollywood content can be global, why not Indian content?
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Ador is a sublabel of K-pop powerhouse Hybe, which manages groups including boy band BTS.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Tokuyama credits its current rise to K-pop, with idols like Lisa from Blackpink rocking the haircut.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
If K-pop can travel and if Hollywood content can be global, why not Indian content?
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Ador is a sublabel of K-pop powerhouse Hybe, which manages groups including boy band BTS.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Tokuyama credits its current rise to K-pop, with idols like Lisa from Blackpink rocking the haircut.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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