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What is K-pop now? As BTS and Blackpink become global stars, and non-Korean groups enter the industry, we ask what it means to be a K-pop act
Just what is K-pop exactly? As South Korean pop artists receive increased global recognition, and more non-Korean artists get in the game, the idea of “K-pop” is becoming harder to define.“K-pop” as a term has been popularised by English-language media over the past few decades and is typically used as a catch-all term to refer to not just South Korean pop music, but more specifically that created by young, multitalented pop idols who are managed by major entertainment labels and engage…