K-pop is a colloquial term for popular music from South Korea, typically describing “idol music” made by artists trained by entertainment companies to become pop stars. This type of music includes upbeat pop, dance music, and ballads and incorporates various influences such as reggae, hip-hop, and salsa. Popular K-pop groups include BTS, Twice, BlackPink, NCT, ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, and NewJeans.
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