: 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 flights to Seoul begin in October 2025 offering travelers easy access to the city’s vibrant cultural scene and the center of K-pop.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Coke appealed to K-pop stans; Sephora offered tips to Coachella attendees; NFL tapped into the fervent following of The Sims; Sony joined forces with creators to promote the new Venom movie, while McDonald’s created its very own anime.
—Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Thousands of demonstrators have since protested in the streets of Seoul, waving banners, shouting slogans and singing along to K-pop songs with lyrics changed to demand Yoon’s removal.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
For K-pop girl group TWICE, the second go-round with Megan Thee Stallion is definitely two times dope.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Coke appealed to K-pop stans; Sephora offered tips to Coachella attendees; NFL tapped into the fervent following of The Sims; Sony joined forces with creators to promote the new Venom movie, while McDonald’s created its very own anime.
—Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Thousands of demonstrators have since protested in the streets of Seoul, waving banners, shouting slogans and singing along to K-pop songs with lyrics changed to demand Yoon’s removal.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
For K-pop girl group TWICE, the second go-round with Megan Thee Stallion is definitely two times dope.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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