K-Pop Flashcards
The term “K-Pop” has come to replace this Korean word, which refers to domestic pop music in the country.
Gayo
The modern form of the K-Pop genre emerged with the formation of this group in 1992.
Seo Taiji and the Boys
K-Pop “idol” culture began with this boy band in 1996.
H.O.T.
In the early ’90s and ’00s, K-Pop stars started adopting the look of this Korean culture, which translates to “best face” or “good looking.”
Ulzzang
This Chinese term refers to the phenomenal growth of not only Korean music but the culture at large in the 21st century.
Hallyu
This Korean entertainer made his Hollywood debut in 2008’s Speed Racer and starred in 2009’s Ninja Assassin.
2009
This Korean singer is often referred to as the “Queen of K-Pop.”
BoA
This is South Korea’s largest entertainment company and is responsible for the creation of some of K-Pop’s biggest stars.
SM Entertainment
This acronym’d K-Pop duo that formed in 2003 once consisted of five members. Their full name translates to “Rising Gods of the East” in English.
TVXQ
BTS became the first K-Pop artists to land #1 on the Billboard charts with the release of this album.
Love Yourself: Tear
This BTS EP not only charted number one in the US, but is also the best selling album in Korea ever.
Map of the Soul: Persona
These three companies make up the “Big Three” that account for the majority of sales and revenue in K-Pop.
SM, YG and YGP Entertainment
BTS stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan, which translates literally to what in English?
Bulletproof Boy Scouts
This group is the highest-charting all-female K-Pop act on the Billboard charts.
Blackpink
