: 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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The first format from the company will be K-pop-themed, and launch across social channels before an in-app debut follows.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
No, because my goal was to be a K-pop idol, and K-pop idols didn’t really write songs.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
Kylie Liao has taken years of ballet, hip-hop, and even K-pop lessons, but two years ago, the 17-year-old started taking Chinese folk dance.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
K-pop made its debut at the game with boy group CORTIS performing at halftime.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
No, because my goal was to be a K-pop idol, and K-pop idols didn’t really write songs.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
Kylie Liao has taken years of ballet, hip-hop, and even K-pop lessons, but two years ago, the 17-year-old started taking Chinese folk dance.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
K-pop made its debut at the game with boy group CORTIS performing at halftime.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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