: 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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Korea was primarily agricultural until the mid-20th century, growing mostly rice; now, the nation’s top global export is K-pop stars.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
More than 2 million people traveled to South Korea last month, as tourism was lifted by the comeback tour of K-pop band BTS after a yearslong hiatus.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
K-pop is unusual in that there’s none of the pretense that often accompanies traditional pop music.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
The Sahara is Coachella’s usual home for K-pop, hip-hop and EDM.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
More than 2 million people traveled to South Korea last month, as tourism was lifted by the comeback tour of K-pop band BTS after a yearslong hiatus.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
K-pop is unusual in that there’s none of the pretense that often accompanies traditional pop music.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
The Sahara is Coachella’s usual home for K-pop, hip-hop and EDM.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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