: 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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Jungho, the powerhouse vocalist of K-pop group Ateez, made his Paris Fashion Week debut front row at Ami this menswear season.
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Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Beyond the streaming figures, CORTIS have been methodically expanding into non-K-pop-specific global stages ahead of most acts at their career stage.
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Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Its members were plucked from 120,000 international applicants to be rigorously trained, molded, and manufactured into international superstars through K-pop methodology.
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Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
25 June 2026
On his new album, only three writers are credited, including himself — which is somewhat of a rarity these days in K-pop.
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Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
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Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Beyond the streaming figures, CORTIS have been methodically expanding into non-K-pop-specific global stages ahead of most acts at their career stage.
—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Its members were plucked from 120,000 international applicants to be rigorously trained, molded, and manufactured into international superstars through K-pop methodology.
—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
25 June 2026
On his new album, only three writers are credited, including himself — which is somewhat of a rarity these days in K-pop.
—
Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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