: 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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In addition to his live-action work, Park voiced the character ‘Chai’ in Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon and is the creator and host of the podcast Fun with Dumb – a weekly podcast showcasing musicians, comics, artists, actors, K-pop stars, chefs, and people from all walks of life.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
Titan Content has secured a strategic partnership with Republic Records’ Imperial Music division for its upcoming K-pop girl group AtHeart, while simultaneously revealing the complete lineup and dropping the group’s first teaser video along with official social media channels.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
She is now tied for the fourth-most placements on the competitive list among K-pop soloists.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Even Twice’s Nayeon, one of South Korea’s most popular K-pop stars, is obsessed with the thick, cushiony formula that stays on overnight and smooths chapped, peeling lips.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
Titan Content has secured a strategic partnership with Republic Records’ Imperial Music division for its upcoming K-pop girl group AtHeart, while simultaneously revealing the complete lineup and dropping the group’s first teaser video along with official social media channels.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
She is now tied for the fourth-most placements on the competitive list among K-pop soloists.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Even Twice’s Nayeon, one of South Korea’s most popular K-pop stars, is obsessed with the thick, cushiony formula that stays on overnight and smooths chapped, peeling lips.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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