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K-pop (/ k eɪ p ɒ p /, Korean: 케이팝; RR: Keipap), short for Korean popular music, [1] is a form of popular music originating in South Korea. [2] It includes styles and genres from around the world, such as pop, hip hop, R&B, rock, jazz, gospel, reggae, electronic dance, folk, country, disco, and classical on top of its traditional Korean music roots. [3]
An idol (Korean: 아이돌; RR: aidol) is a type of entertainer who works in the field of Korean popular music (K-pop), either as a member of a group or as a solo act. They typically work for an entertainment agency that operates a highly managed star system that idols are produced by and debut under.
Contemporary Korean music and K-pop stars are very popular across Asia, and the spread of contemporary Korean culture designated a word to reflect this fact. The Korean Wave, or Hallyu (한류), is the word used to discuss the influence of contemporary Korean popular culture on the rest of Asia, and the rest of the world. [5]
Compared to other K-pop-centric platforms competitors like Universe and Bubble, Weverse is free to use and download — it’s up to the specific musical groups and performers as to whether they ...
Move over Seoul, Tacoma might be the new capital of K-pop culture. Korean pop music, or K-pop, is taking the American music scene by storm, and Tacoma is cashing in.
In addition, backlash to K-pop is common on the internet, where it is criticized for superficiality, heteronomy, or vulgarity. [182] Backlash against the Korean Wave can be rooted in nationalism or historical conflicts. [183] [184] The K-pop industry has been criticized for its promotion of sexualized Asian stereotypes. [179]
Most viewed K-pop video on YouTube [292] – On September 1, 2012, it overtook "Gee" by the 9-member K-Pop idol-group Girls' Generation with 89 million views. Most liked video on YouTube – On September 13, 2012, it overtook " Party Rock Anthem " by the American electro recording duo LMFAO upon receiving 1.57 million "likes", and subsequently ...
The Super Bowl halftime show underscores just how much Kendrick Lamar has been dominating pop culture.