: 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 music videos and stadium concerts are also a major influence.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
The K-pop septet has announced a 2026 – 2027 world tour, kicking off in South Korea in April and running through March 2027 with over 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe.
—Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Infiniti is an unabashed K-pop fan.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
After opening up about not making it as a K-pop artist, the singer-songwriter Ejae delivered an acceptance speech that resonated with fans at home.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
The K-pop septet has announced a 2026 – 2027 world tour, kicking off in South Korea in April and running through March 2027 with over 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe.
—Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Infiniti is an unabashed K-pop fan.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
After opening up about not making it as a K-pop artist, the singer-songwriter Ejae delivered an acceptance speech that resonated with fans at home.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
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 18 Jan. 2026.
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