About K-pop
K-pop is a music genre that emerged in South Korea in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of music of South Korea and A-pop.
Among the best-known names in the style are BTS, Psy, Lisa, Jennie, IU and Jung Kook.
From Wikipedia
K-pop (Korean: 케이팝; RR: Keipap; an abbreviation of "Korean popular music") is a form of popular music originating in South Korea. The music genre that the term is used to refer to colloquially emerged in the 1990s as a form of youth subculture, with Korean musicians influenced by Western dance music, hip-hop, R&B and rock. Today, K-pop commonly refers to the musical output of teen idol acts, chiefly girl groups and boy bands, who emphasize visual appeal and performance. As a pop genre, K-pop is characterized by its melodic quality and cultural hybridity.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of K-pop.
- ↑ music of South Korea
- ↑ A-pop
Key artists
- BTS
- Psy
- Lisa
- Jennie
- IU
- Jung Kook
- Jisoo
- EXO
- Kara
- BigBang
Related genres
Questions people ask
Real questions from the Stack Exchange community – follow a link to read the discussion.
- Loud pop noise while plugging to a headphones jack · Electronics SE
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- What are the four chords that so many pop songs are based on? · Music SE
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Frequently asked questions
What is K-pop?
K-pop is a music genre that emerged in South Korea in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of music of South Korea and A-pop.
Where and when did K-pop originate?
K-pop originated in South Korea in the 1990s.
Who are famous K-pop artists?
BTS, Psy, Lisa, Jennie, IU and Jung Kook.