: 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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Jennie is already one of the most recognizable K-pop stars in the music world, thanks in large part to her work with Blackpink.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
As a jet-setting artist with a devoted worldwide fan base firmly in place thanks to her role in history-making K-pop act Blackpink, Jennie is determined to build upon that on her own.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Similar soul searching had taken place after the deaths of other young K-pop idols and K-drama actors, including: former model and actor Song Jae-lim, ASTRO boy band member Moon Bin, singer and actress Sulli and performer Goo Hara.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, vocalist Kya is a 14-year-old middle schooler who juggles her commitments as a K-pop idol with her daily homework.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
As a jet-setting artist with a devoted worldwide fan base firmly in place thanks to her role in history-making K-pop act Blackpink, Jennie is determined to build upon that on her own.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Similar soul searching had taken place after the deaths of other young K-pop idols and K-drama actors, including: former model and actor Song Jae-lim, ASTRO boy band member Moon Bin, singer and actress Sulli and performer Goo Hara.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, vocalist Kya is a 14-year-old middle schooler who juggles her commitments as a K-pop idol with her daily homework.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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