: 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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While some debated whether the English-language pop single was actually a K-pop song, Lisa’s comeback single and tour with BLACKPINK this year brought her back into the Korean-pop industry at least for 2025.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Three new cast members have joined Paramount Pictures and Hybe America’s untitled K-pop movie, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
In May, the K-pop star made her Met Gala debut.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Guests can enjoy a dynamic lineup of live performances, from traditional music and theatrical acts to high-energy K-pop and Thai dance routines.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Three new cast members have joined Paramount Pictures and Hybe America’s untitled K-pop movie, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
In May, the K-pop star made her Met Gala debut.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Guests can enjoy a dynamic lineup of live performances, from traditional music and theatrical acts to high-energy K-pop and Thai dance routines.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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