: 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 three-day event, which celebrates the brightest stars in K-pop, will kick off on Nov. 21 at the Hollywood Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for the first time, where KATSEYE, ILLIT, RIIZE, J.Y. Park and TWS were previously announced to perform.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
On the latest edition of the World Albums chart, one K-pop favorite takes over for another.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The night ended with a high-energy performance by Lijun Chen, a Cantonese opera singer, and Henry Lau, the Canadian Chinese K-pop star and violinist.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 20 Oct. 2024
The global K-pop and K-drama trends have only amplified its cultural significance.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
On the latest edition of the World Albums chart, one K-pop favorite takes over for another.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The night ended with a high-energy performance by Lijun Chen, a Cantonese opera singer, and Henry Lau, the Canadian Chinese K-pop star and violinist.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 20 Oct. 2024
The global K-pop and K-drama trends have only amplified its cultural significance.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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