: 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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And she’s got an ongoing relationship with K-pop, thanks to all that research into songs and albums and music videos for the book.
—Peter Larsen, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
Online, Illenium has become something of a symbol for a distinctive modern Asian American subculture that is regularly identified through references to boba, K-pop and Korean streetwear, gaming, and of course, raves.
—Steffi Cao, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2024
With their mega success in the ’90s, the influential group paved the way for the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, One Direction and today’s K-pop superstars, while continuing to tour and record new music of their own, like their new album, Still Kids.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
The first order of business for the eight-member K-pop band was confirming that they are headed out on a world tour this year.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 May 2024
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Peter Larsen, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
Online, Illenium has become something of a symbol for a distinctive modern Asian American subculture that is regularly identified through references to boba, K-pop and Korean streetwear, gaming, and of course, raves.
—Steffi Cao, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2024
With their mega success in the ’90s, the influential group paved the way for the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, One Direction and today’s K-pop superstars, while continuing to tour and record new music of their own, like their new album, Still Kids.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
The first order of business for the eight-member K-pop band was confirming that they are headed out on a world tour this year.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 May 2024
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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