: 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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K-pop got more into the mainstream than ever and rock music enjoyed an unexpected comeback.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
Uncanny Valley shows was no less extravagant than expected from the consummate K-pop showman.
—Abby Webster, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2025
The K-pop boy band Cortis arrived with an entourage of handlers and bopped around to their own music; the trance DJ Armin van Buuren got stony-serious on the topic of his new, piano-only album.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
Ciara was the performer of the night, and K-pop Demon Hunters voice star Rei Ami also made an appearance to present.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
Uncanny Valley shows was no less extravagant than expected from the consummate K-pop showman.
—Abby Webster, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2025
The K-pop boy band Cortis arrived with an entourage of handlers and bopped around to their own music; the trance DJ Armin van Buuren got stony-serious on the topic of his new, piano-only album.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
Ciara was the performer of the night, and K-pop Demon Hunters voice star Rei Ami also made an appearance to present.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Dec. 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 8 Jan. 2026.
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