K-pop

noun

ˈkā-ˌpäp 

: 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.

—Kimberly Yam

Examples of K-pop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most of the K-pop festivals that have been announced over the last few years never went ahead due to various logistical hurdles. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

K-pop star and Blackpink member Rosé will perform at LACMA’s Art+Film Gala as its musical guest. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

The K-pop romantic comedy follows the virtual idol group LEVRIT with their real identities hidden and a female fan who sees through them. — Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

The involvement of K-pop stars in some dramas also helps attract a diverse range of audiences. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

short for Korean pop

First Known Use

1999, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for K-pop

• bop
• chop
• cop
• crop
• drop
• flop
• fop
• hop
• knop
• lop
• mop
• op