K-pop, which became an international phenomenon in the 21st century, emerged from South Korea in the early 1990s. The origins of K-pop can be traced back to April 11, 1992, when the group Seo Taiji and Boys debuted with “Nan Arayo (I Know)” on South Korea’s Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation. The group’s success led to censorship reform and the rise of entertainment companies specializing in K-pop artists, including SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and YG Entertainment.
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