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K-pop

[key-pop]

noun

  1. pop music from Korea (often used attributively): K-pop is really great to dance to.

    a K-pop girl group;

    K-pop is really great to dance to.



K-pop

noun

  1. the characteristic pop music of South Korea

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of K-pop1

First recorded in 1990–95; K(orean) ( def. ) + pop 2
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A woman obsessed with K-pop group BTS has been caught trying to break into band member Jungkook's home just hours after he completed military service.

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The figurines have sparked a global buying frenzy after frequently appearing in social media posts by Lisa from the K-pop group Blackpink.

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Since then, they have become the most-streamed group on Spotify, the first K-pop act to top the US iTunes chart and several Billboard charts, and one of the most awarded groups in history.

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Two members of K-pop powerhouse BTS have completed their mandatory military service, prompting fan frenzy and anticipation for their comeback.

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Many of them were dressed in purple, BTS' signature colour, and carried large banners and photographs of the two K-pop idols.

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What does K-pop mean?

K-pop is a genre of pop music originating from South Korea. The genre combines such Western pop music elements as hip-hop and rock with Korean traditions, and frequently involves dance routines and singing in Korean lyrics intermixed with some English.K-pop is especially performed by idolized boy bands and girl groups.What are some other words related to K-pop?J-popBTSGangnam Style

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