: 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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Songs shamelessly recycle bits of riffs or chord changes or lyrics from another hits, foreshadowing the way K-pop would lift from varied genres to create Frankenstein-monster pop for a future generation.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2024
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz also made the show hand-in-hand, while K-pop star Wooyoung of Ateez rounded out the guests.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
A lot of responsibility is placed on solo artists in K-pop versus the way that responsibilities are shared in groups.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 2024
Adding a touch of signature Gucci, the K-pop sensation secured his trousers with a black Horsebit belt, seamlessly paired with the brand’s black Horsebit loafers.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2024
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz also made the show hand-in-hand, while K-pop star Wooyoung of Ateez rounded out the guests.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
A lot of responsibility is placed on solo artists in K-pop versus the way that responsibilities are shared in groups.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 2024
Adding a touch of signature Gucci, the K-pop sensation secured his trousers with a black Horsebit belt, seamlessly paired with the brand’s black Horsebit loafers.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.
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