: popular music originating in South Korea and encompassing a variety of styles
The opening ceremony, which took place Friday in Pyeongchang, South Korea, featured several songs from notable K-pop artists as teams circled the stadium.—
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These artists’ success signals a growing appetite abroad for Asian entertainment – most evident in the popularity of K-pop, with megastar groups like BTS and Blackpink drawing in Western audiences while blending contemporary beats with traditional Korean culture.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
And although the K-pop star just wrapped up BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE World Tour in January 2026, LISA is ready to get back on stage.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Apr. 2026
Kim is Los Angeles-born and a K-pop star In high school and college, Kim was a part of choreography teams with dreams of being a dance choreographer.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The K-pop star has also taken to acting, starring in HBO’s The Idol in 2024 as Dyanne, a backup dancer and close friend to Lily-Rose Depp’s Jocelyn.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
And although the K-pop star just wrapped up BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE World Tour in January 2026, LISA is ready to get back on stage.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Apr. 2026
Kim is Los Angeles-born and a K-pop star In high school and college, Kim was a part of choreography teams with dreams of being a dance choreographer.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The K-pop star has also taken to acting, starring in HBO’s The Idol in 2024 as Dyanne, a backup dancer and close friend to Lily-Rose Depp’s Jocelyn.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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