: 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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This marks Galaxy Corporation’s first large-scale talent search after launching its artist division that includes the BIGBANG leader and adds fuel to the ever-expanding definition of who and what makes a K-pop star.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Tencent Music expanded its content ecosystem through new deals with K-pop companies The Black Label and H M Music, and a collaboration with Chinese star Wang Feng.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
But, stranger things have happened on the charts — a fictional K-pop band is currently locking down the No. 1 spot!
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025
There are elements uncommon for a K-pop set here too.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Tencent Music expanded its content ecosystem through new deals with K-pop companies The Black Label and H M Music, and a collaboration with Chinese star Wang Feng.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
But, stranger things have happened on the charts — a fictional K-pop band is currently locking down the No. 1 spot!
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025
There are elements uncommon for a K-pop set here too.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for K-pop
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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