: 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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The series stars K-pop star (and accomplished actress) IU in two different roles.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, K-pop stars Jennie, Rosé and Lisa of Blackpink — who continue to gain momentum in their solo careers — also have the potential to keep producing the carefree bops that keep us going if the economy takes a turn.
—Audrey Gibbs, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Hang posters of your favorite K-pop groups, queue up some concert videos and get ready to dance all night long.
—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
Notably, K-pop accounts for 14% of MAJ, and idol performers account for 9%, indicating the major influence of dance and vocal groups.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, K-pop stars Jennie, Rosé and Lisa of Blackpink — who continue to gain momentum in their solo careers — also have the potential to keep producing the carefree bops that keep us going if the economy takes a turn.
—Audrey Gibbs, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Hang posters of your favorite K-pop groups, queue up some concert videos and get ready to dance all night long.
—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
Notably, K-pop accounts for 14% of MAJ, and idol performers account for 9%, indicating the major influence of dance and vocal groups.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 2025.
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