: 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 rise of K-pop rapper Jackson Wang, who was a competitive fencer before turning his attention to music, has also spurred awareness of the sport among Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 May 2026
One of the most popular events this year will likely be the K-pop performances, according to Ni.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
As part of its sub-unit trio, Girls’ Generation-TTS, Tiffany made chart history in 2012 when Twinkle became the first-ever entry on the Billboard 200 from a K-pop girl group.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Kim also came up a singer for K-pop group WJSN, and has acted in the likes of KBS’s Hit the Top and Girls Generation 1979, MBC and Waave series Joseon Attorney, TVing’s Pyramid Game and SBS series The Haunted Palace.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 May 2026
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 May 2026
One of the most popular events this year will likely be the K-pop performances, according to Ni.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
As part of its sub-unit trio, Girls’ Generation-TTS, Tiffany made chart history in 2012 when Twinkle became the first-ever entry on the Billboard 200 from a K-pop girl group.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Kim also came up a singer for K-pop group WJSN, and has acted in the likes of KBS’s Hit the Top and Girls Generation 1979, MBC and Waave series Joseon Attorney, TVing’s Pyramid Game and SBS series The Haunted Palace.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 May 2026
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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