k-pop
South Korean genre
K-pop is popular music from South Korea, characterized by catchy melodies, synchronized choreography, and highly produced music videos.
The genre blends pop, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic dance music.
K-pop is known for its "idol" groups—young performers trained extensively before debut: BTS brought K-pop to global mainstream audiences.
The fandoms are notably devoted and organized.
Korean pop supergroup
- idolObject of worship
- comebackRecovery after decline
- title trackAlbum-named song
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
MV · music video · debut · concept · era · hook · drop · beat
Organized land military force
- stanObsessive celebrity follower
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- lightstickPortable chemical light source
- votingFormally registering a choice
fan meeting · fancam · photocard · album sales · hashtag · trending · fansite · fan art
Korean cultural wave abroad
- Korean WaveGlobal K-pop cultural phenomenon
- soft powerInfluence through appeal
- SeoulSouth Korean capital city
- GangnamUpscale Seoul district
idol culture · beauty standards · plastic surgery · visual · oppa · honorifics · variety show · reality show
One being instructed
- agencyPower to act
- Big ThreeChief triad of leaders
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- debutFirst public appearance
audition · survival show · promotions · music show · win · triple crown · payola
Designing performance movement sequences
- formationCreation or arrangement
- syncCoordinate timing or data
- centerMiddle of anything
- stage presencePerformer's commanding aura
fan service · encore · lip sync · backup dancer · concert · world tour · festival · Coachella
BTS
Korean pop supergroup
- idolObject of worship
- comebackRecovery after decline
- title trackAlbum-named song
choreography · MV · music video · debut · concept · era · hook · drop · beat · synth
ARMY
Organized land military force
- stanObsessive celebrity follower
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- lightstickPortable chemical light source
voting · fan meeting · fancam · photocard · album sales · hashtag · trending · fansite · fan art · ship
Hallyu
Korean cultural wave abroad
- Korean WaveGlobal K-pop cultural phenomenon
- soft powerInfluence through appeal
- SeoulSouth Korean capital city
Gangnam · idol culture · beauty standards · plastic surgery · visual · oppa · honorifics · variety show · reality show · scandal
trainee
One being instructed
debut · audition · survival show · promotions · music show · win · triple crown · payola
choreography
Designing performance movement sequences
stage presence · fan service · encore · lip sync · backup dancer · concert · world tour · festival · Coachella · award show
k-popBritish pop
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k-poplo-fi
Imperfect audio quality, informally
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