: 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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Award-winning Korean actors Youn Yuh-jung and Song Kang-ho will also star alongside William Fichtner, Mikaela Hoover, Matthew Kim, known by his K-pop stage name, BM.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
The K-pop girl group returns to Chicago for the first time since headlining last summer’s Lollapalooza.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Though those locations have since closed, the remaining restaurants continue to be frequented by Korean celebrities and K-pop stars.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Ten nations, including K-pop giant South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia and Laos are set to compete in the inaugural competition, with more participants to be announced in the coming months, according to the contest’s website.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
The K-pop girl group returns to Chicago for the first time since headlining last summer’s Lollapalooza.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Though those locations have since closed, the remaining restaurants continue to be frequented by Korean celebrities and K-pop stars.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Ten nations, including K-pop giant South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia and Laos are set to compete in the inaugural competition, with more participants to be announced in the coming months, according to the contest’s website.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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