: 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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Headliners Lorde, Kali Uchis, and Jennie, of the K-pop girl group Blackpink, are joined by such artists as Wet Leg, Blood Orange, King Princess, 2hollis, Geese, and Slayyyter (June 5-7).
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
Three years ago, a K-pop band [Midnatt] dropped an album in six different languages on the same day.
—Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.d, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Think Korean food, Korean fashion and, of course, K-pop.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The K-pop superstars will be making a special appearance at the American Music Awards on May 25, the show announced Wednesday morning.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
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Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
Three years ago, a K-pop band [Midnatt] dropped an album in six different languages on the same day.
—Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.d, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Think Korean food, Korean fashion and, of course, K-pop.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The K-pop superstars will be making a special appearance at the American Music Awards on May 25, the show announced Wednesday morning.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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