K-pop

K-pop originated in South Korea and is a form of popular music that incorporates various genres from around the world, including pop, hip hop, R&B, and traditional Korean music. The term "K-pop" gained popularity in the 2000s, particularly in the international context, and refers to the entertainment and idol industry in South Korea, which has a significant global following. Modern K-pop idol culture emerged in the 1990s and has since become a subculture of South Korean culture, with artists such as BTS and Blackpink leading the growth of the genre.learn more on wikipedia