K-pop

K-pop, short for Korean pop music, is a genre of popular music originating from South Korea. It encompasses a wide variety of musical styles, including pop, hip hop, R&B, electronic dance music, and rock. K-pop is characterized by its catchy melodies, vibrant production, and polished performances, often featuring elaborate choreography and visually striking music videos. The genre is known for its idol system, where artists are trained as musicians and performers in entertainment companies before debuting. K-pop has gained global popularity since the early 2000s, with a growing international fanbase, leading to significant influence on cultural trends worldwide. Notable K-pop groups and artists, like BTS, BLACKPINK, and EXO, have achieved massive commercial success both in South Korea and internationally.