K-pop

[ key-pop ]

noun

pop music from Korea (often used attributively): a K-pop girl group;K-pop is really great to dance to.

Origin of K-pop

First recorded in 1990–95; K(orean) + pop²

Words Nearby K-pop

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How to use K-pop in a sentence

Many K-pop stars have proclaimed their love for what is perceived to be black culture.
Black K-Pop Fans Come Out of the Closet | Sterling Wong | August 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Donte Jefferson and Nia Jackson, freshmen at Louisiana State University, founded a Tumblr group called Black K-pop Fans in 2011.
Black K-Pop Fans Come Out of the Closet | Sterling Wong | August 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
K-pop stars have also done several high-profile collaborations with African-American artists in the past few years.
Black K-Pop Fans Come Out of the Closet | Sterling Wong | August 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The K-pop-turned-K-rock singer Jaejoong, of famed trio JYJ, released his debut solo rock ballad this week.
Ke$ha, Santigold, and More of the Best Music Videos of the Week (VIDEO) | Jean Trinh | January 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
K-pop slavishly copies from the boy-band/girl-band model that began in the US 20 years ago and crossed-over to Japan.
Gangnam Style, Ctd. | Justin Green | September 27, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for K-pop

K-pop

noun

the characteristic pop music of South Korea

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