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K-pop is characterized by a wide variety of audiovisual elements. Although it generally classifies "popular music" within South Korea, the term is often used in a narrower sense to describe a modern form of South Korean pop that is influenced by styles and genres from around the world, such as Western pop music, rock, experimental, jazz, gospel, Latin, hip hop, R&B, reggae, electronic dance, folk, country, classical, and Japanese pop music on top of its uniquely traditional Korean music roots. The more modern form of the genre emerged with one of the earliest K-pop groups, Seo Taiji and Boys, forming in 1992. Their experimentation with different styles and genres of music and integration of foreign musical elements helped reshape and modernize South Korea's contemporary music scene.
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Significant artists
Models Ok Taecyeon
Musicians V
Musicians Jungkook
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Etymology
Audiovisual content
Systematic training of artists
Hybrid genre and transnational values
Use of English phrases
Criticism of hybrid identity
Marketing
Dance
Fashion
Government support
Origins of Korean popular music
1940s–1960s: Arrival of Western culture
Late 1960s and 1970s: Hippie and folk influences
1980s: The era of ballads
1990s: Development of modern K-pop
21st century: Rise of ''Hallyu''
Agencies
Sales and market value
Record charts
Trainee system
Television
Corruption
Exploitation and poor living conditions
Mental health
Culture
Appeal and fan base
Obsession
Conventions and music festivals
Social media
YouTube
Twitter
Japan
China
North Korea
Singapore
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Bangladesh
India
Nepal
North America
Latin America
Mexico
Europe
Russia
Middle East
Oceania
Foreign relations