: 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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Advertisement The show will be co-headlined by Shakira, Madonna, and K-pop supergroup BTS.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 12 June 2026
Over two decades, BigBang helped turn K-pop into a global force, building an international following through its music, touring and broader cultural impact.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
Backstage, a handful of high-spirited elementary-age girls — known as Vista Horizon, a K-pop quintet from K-town — waved to them in awe and offered their congratulations.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
As K-pop continues to cement its place as a global cultural force, Hyunjin has played a key role in Stray Kids' rise from industry newcomers to one of the genre's most influential acts.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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Tiago Ventura, Time, 12 June 2026
Over two decades, BigBang helped turn K-pop into a global force, building an international following through its music, touring and broader cultural impact.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
Backstage, a handful of high-spirited elementary-age girls — known as Vista Horizon, a K-pop quintet from K-town — waved to them in awe and offered their congratulations.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
As K-pop continues to cement its place as a global cultural force, Hyunjin has played a key role in Stray Kids' rise from industry newcomers to one of the genre's most influential acts.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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