: 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 September Halfboy inaugurated its first pop-up shop in South Korea inside the Boontheshop Gangnam department store, capitalizing on endorsements by talents including K-pop stars Jennie and Rosé from Blackpink and Karina from Aespa, as well as Squid Game actress Hoyeon Jung.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
Netflix saw K-pop Demon Hunters drive significant viewership and even contributed to its 17% revenue jump in its September quarter.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2025
Traditionally, K-pop groups comprised East Asian members.
—Brooke Morrison, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
Netflix saw K-pop Demon Hunters drive significant viewership and even contributed to its 17% revenue jump in its September quarter.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2025
Traditionally, K-pop groups comprised East Asian members.
—Brooke Morrison, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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