: 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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Regularly writing in Nashville, Allen's moved between pop, country, K-pop, alt-rock and Latin music, combining elements of each in certain tracks.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025
K-pop continues to grow as a major commercial force in Australia and New Zealand, both on the charts and on live stages.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2025
The movie presents a largely favorable depiction of K-pop fandom, revolving around Huntr/x’s symbiotic relationship with its supporters.
—Eliza Berman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
The singing vocalists for HUNTR/X — former K-pop trainee EJae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami – sang at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2025
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Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025
K-pop continues to grow as a major commercial force in Australia and New Zealand, both on the charts and on live stages.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2025
The movie presents a largely favorable depiction of K-pop fandom, revolving around Huntr/x’s symbiotic relationship with its supporters.
—Eliza Berman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
The singing vocalists for HUNTR/X — former K-pop trainee EJae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami – sang at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2025
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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