K-Pop | |
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Stylistic origins | Electronic • Hip hop • Pop • Rock • R&B • Dance • Bubblegum pop |
Cultural origins | Mid to late 1990s, South Korea |
Typical instruments | Vocals • Drum pad • Drums • Electric bass • Keyboards • Piano • Sampler • Sequencer • Synthesizer • Occasional use of various other instruments |
Derivative forms | DPRK-pop |
Other topics | |
K-Pop (or Korean pop or Korean popular music) is a musical genre and industry using a mix of electronic, hip hop, pop, rock, R&B, and other music. It began in South Korea. As well as music, K-pop has grown into a popular subculture among teenagers and young adults throughout Asia. There is a lot of interest in the fashions and styles of Korean idol groups and singers.