About Korean hip-hop
Korean hip-hop is a music genre that emerged in South Korea in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of Asian hip-hop and music of South Korea.
Artists closely associated with the genre include BTS, Park Chan-yeol, Suga, iKon and Jessi.
From Wikipedia
Korean hip-hop, also known as K-hip-hop or K-rap, is a subgenre of the South Korean hip-hop scene.
It is widely considered to have originated in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and has since become increasingly popular, both in South Korea and abroad.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Korean hip-hop.
- ↑ Asian hip-hop
- ↑ music of South Korea
Key artists
- BTS
- Park Chan-yeol
- Suga
- iKon
- Jessi
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Korean hip-hop?
Korean hip-hop is a music genre that emerged in South Korea in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of Asian hip-hop and music of South Korea.
Where and when did Korean hip-hop originate?
Korean hip-hop originated in South Korea in the 1990s.
Who are famous Korean hip-hop artists?
BTS, Park Chan-yeol, Suga, iKon and Jessi.