K-pop

noun

ˈkā-ˌpäp 

: 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.

—Kimberly Yam

Examples of K-pop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With K-pop becoming more global, which has made TWICE global sensations, Jihyo is surprised by how many collaborations K-pop artists have had with Western artists. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

This time, the K-pop group is in league with the British Museum in London, where visitors can see a showcase of artworks in the institution’s Korea Foundation Gallery, chosen in collaboration with curator Sang-ah Kim. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026

Then came the Rift Satin, which K-pop star Lisa modeled in a spring 2026 campaign showcasing NikeSkim’s first head-to-toe system of dress. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

In the commotion, Jun-hyeon manages to bonk heads with real-life K-pop star Ryujin of ITZY, who happens to be walking by with her team. — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

short for Korean pop

First Known Use

1999, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for K-pop

• bop
• chop
• cop
• crop
• drop
• flop
• fop
• hop
• knop
• lop
• mop
• op