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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]
Toshigami (年神 or 歳神, Toshigami or Tomo, lit. "year god"), also known as Ōtoshi-no-kami (大年神, lit. "great year god"), is a Japanese kami and a part of the Shinto pantheon. Etymology [ edit ]
The music of South Korea has evolved over the course of the decades since the end of the Korean War, and has its roots in the music of the Korean people, who have inhabited the Korean peninsula for over a millennium. Contemporary South Korean music can be divided into three different main categories: Traditional Korean folk music, popular music ...
While the industry of K-pop originates in South Korea, with the rise of the Hallyu Wave, the demand for Korean pop music has spread globally.Key aspects of K-pop fan culture include learning choreography, purchasing albums and other merchandise, and engaging with other fans on social media platforms.
Korean indie, referring to independent music in South Korea, developed in the 1990s in Hongdae, an area of Northwestern Seoul. [1] It is widely regarded as the counterpart to K-pop ; whereas K-pop is characterized by a commercialized image targeting a specific audience, Korean indie emphasizes the authentic messages of musicians.
The music industry in South Korea. Subcategories. This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total. A. South Korean music awards (6 C, 23 P) E.
Rainism is the fifth Korean-language studio album by South Korean recording artist Rain, released on October 15, 2008. The album was released through J. Tune Entertainment, a subsidiary of JYP Entertainment, and marked the singer's first record released under the J. Tune label. The album produced the singles "Love Story" and the title track ...
Tri-Angle is the debut studio album by South Korean boy group TVXQ, released through SM Entertainment on October 13, 2004. [1] Several singles were released as part of the album, including "Hug", "The Way U Are", "I Believe" and the title track "Tri-Angle" featuring BoA and The TRAX.