: 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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In collaboration with K-pop talent powerhouse SM Entertainment & Kakao Entertainment America, the cameras go behind closed doors at SM Entertainment for the first time to witness the band working with the choreographers, songwriters, and experts in the K-pop business.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2024
This marks the first time a K-pop performance show will be broadcast live in primetime on national television in the United States.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 11 July 2024
Meanwhile K-pop mogul Hee Jun Yoon, who has overseen some of the country’s biggest bands over the past two decades, will be on hand to oversee and critique the lads’ efforts.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 11 July 2024
And while the city may be the birthplace of K-pop, travelers will find there’s more to enjoy here than its music; Seoul is also home to a thriving food and nightlife scene, plus lots of luxury hotels.
—Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2024
This marks the first time a K-pop performance show will be broadcast live in primetime on national television in the United States.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 11 July 2024
Meanwhile K-pop mogul Hee Jun Yoon, who has overseen some of the country’s biggest bands over the past two decades, will be on hand to oversee and critique the lads’ efforts.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 11 July 2024
And while the city may be the birthplace of K-pop, travelers will find there’s more to enjoy here than its music; Seoul is also home to a thriving food and nightlife scene, plus lots of luxury hotels.
—Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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