: 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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An epic K-pop pilgrimage tour is the easiest way to tick off the must-see locations in one go, including landmarks like the iconic KBS broadcasting station that has played a major role in launching the careers of countless K-pop stars.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
The experience is often paired with a K-pop city tour of Seoul, stopping at landmarks like the KBS building and other historic broadcasting stations that have launched countless careers in the genre.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Food leads the way as a motivator at 59%, but K-pop registers at 26% overall – climbing to 36% among Gen Z and 40% in the Chinese market.
—Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
K-pop tourism in 2026 isn’t just about standing outside a building hoping to spot an idol.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
The experience is often paired with a K-pop city tour of Seoul, stopping at landmarks like the KBS building and other historic broadcasting stations that have launched countless careers in the genre.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Food leads the way as a motivator at 59%, but K-pop registers at 26% overall – climbing to 36% among Gen Z and 40% in the Chinese market.
—Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
K-pop tourism in 2026 isn’t just about standing outside a building hoping to spot an idol.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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“K-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/K-pop. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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