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

And thanks to K-pop stars using the site as a photoshoot, TV series and music video backdrop, this eerie space has a new lease on life. — New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

Since taking office last year, his government has taken proactive steps to improve ties with North Korea, including turning off front line loudspeakers that blared K-pop music and world news. — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

The news also comes after the K-pop sensation group BTS and country artist Morgan Wallen each performed two sold out shows at M&T Bank Stadium. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Known for his love of hyperpop, the 28-year-old rapper, a New York native, is a member of the popular K-pop boy group Seventeen. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 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