: 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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—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
While editors negotiated the security checkpoint, Kim Taehyung, aka V of K-pop band BTS, sailed up on a bicycle for his first official event since completing military service last month.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 6 July 2025
Though the genre isn’t new, the more recent success of bands like BTS helped bring K-pop to a more international audience.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
As K-pop production becomes increasingly borderless, Kim believes the genre’s future lies in its ability to stay emotionally grounded while embracing a broader palette.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 4 July 2025
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Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
While editors negotiated the security checkpoint, Kim Taehyung, aka V of K-pop band BTS, sailed up on a bicycle for his first official event since completing military service last month.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 6 July 2025
Though the genre isn’t new, the more recent success of bands like BTS helped bring K-pop to a more international audience.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
As K-pop production becomes increasingly borderless, Kim believes the genre’s future lies in its ability to stay emotionally grounded while embracing a broader palette.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 4 July 2025
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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