K-pop popular music Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/art/K-pop Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/art/K-pop Also known as: Kpop Written by Suzan Colón Suzan Colón has written several books and is a former senior editor of O, the Oprah Magazine. Suzan Colón Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 25, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Also spelled: Kpop (Show more) K-pop, abbreviated colloquial term for popular music from South Korea. K-pop is typically used to describe “idol music” made by artists trained by entertainment companies to become pop music stars. K-pop includes upbeat pop, dance music, and ballads. It can incorporate a variety of influences, including reggae, hip-hop, salsa, and other types of music. K-pop emerged in the early 1990s and has achieved global popularity in recent years, an unusual feat for music mostly sung in a language other than English. Owing to the many influences that can be present in a group or solo artist’s songs, rather than being ...(100 of 1260 words)

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