K-pop
Americannoun
noun
Usage
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
Etymology
Origin of K-pop
First recorded in 1990–95; K(orean) ( def. ) + pop 2
Example Sentences
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K-pop idol Rose -- a member of Blackpink -- and Bruno Mars won the international song of the year for their viral hit "APT" while Brooklyn rockers Geese bagged best international group.
From Barron's
Elsewhere, Rosé also wrote herself into Brits history by becoming the first K-Pop act to win an award, international song of the year, for her duet with Bruno Mars, APT.
From BBC
Singer-songwriter Rosé who is part of K-pop group BLACKPINK, will be hoping she picks up the award for international song of the year for APT, which she sings alongside Bruno Mars.
From BBC
And so cocky B.J. zooms across the ocean to reboot his career on “Wildcard,” a South Korean reality competition show that narrows 52 aspiring K-pop idols to one winner.
From Los Angeles Times
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan were celebrity guests in the front row of the Fall/Winter 2026-2026 women's show, but most of the shrieking by the female crowds outside was reserved for Thai actor Pond Naravit Lertratkosum and Korean K-pop sensation Wooyoung -- wearing Prada, of course.
From Barron's
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