Written by MasterClass Last updated: Jun 7, 2021 • 6 min read K-pop idol groups are a global phenomenon, with millions of diehard fans all over the world. In the last two decades, the K-pop industry has become a cultural sensation, continuing to grow in popularity as groups like BTS and Blackpink break barriers to achieve worldwide success. In music, South Korean pop groups had flourished domestically in the early 1990s. Seo Taiji & Boys debuted on a Korean talent show in 1992, marking the start of modern K-pop, with its integration K-pop (Korean: 케이팝; RR: keipap), short for Korean popular music, is a form of popular music originating in South Korea as part of South Korean culture. It includes styles and genres from around the world, such as pop , hip hop , R&B , rock , jazz , gospel , reggae , electronic dance , folk , country , disco , and classical on top of its Story by Shim Sun-ah • 47m. (Yearender) Kpop-global expansion. SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- As the year 2023 draws to a close, the K-pop industry reflects on a year marked by extended global Here are 17 random K-Pop facts that fans recently shared on a public forum that are completely useless to know, but interesting nonetheless! 1. SECHSKIES's Jiwon is the nephew of Park Geun Hye, the former president of South Korea 2. NCT Dream's Chenle and Jisung met in China when they were little kids before they debuted in the group 3. Do you know any interesting facts about South Korea? Many people are curious about South Korea these days. Some like K-Pop and K-dramas, while others may be interested in speaking Korean so they can take a trip to Seoul. In any case, we've got you covered! Below is a free PDF guide that you can download and take with you: 5YMB.

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