K-pop

keipoppuLoanword from English K-pop

Korean pop music

K-popは世界中で人気があります。

K-pop is popular all over the world.

informal

A genre of popular music originating from South Korea, characterized by a wide variety of audiovisual elements and often featuring catchy melodies, synchronized dance routines, and polished production.

このK-popグループは世界中でファンを魅了しています。

This K-pop group is captivating fans worldwide.

K-pop refers specifically to music produced in South Korea, though it often incorporates global influences.

Collocations

K-popアイドルK-pop idolK-popファンK-pop fanK-popグループK-pop group

Synonyms

韓国ポップ K-POP 韓国音楽

Related Phrases

K-popスターphrase

K-pop star

K-pop文化phrase

K-pop culture

Pro Tip

Capitalization

While 'K-pop' is often written in all caps, it is not an acronym. The term is widely used in both English and Japanese contexts to refer to South Korean pop music and its associated culture.

Word Origin

A loanword from English, combining 'K' (for Korea) and 'pop' (short for popular music). The term was popularized in the 1990s as South Korean pop music gained international recognition.

Usage Notes

While 'K-pop' is often written in all caps, it is not an acronym. The term is widely used in both English and Japanese contexts to refer to South Korean pop music and its associated culture.

Word Breakdown

Korea

prefix

pop

popular music

root

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