Are You a True K-Pop Fan?

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What is K-pop?

A type of food popular in South Korea
A style of martial arts
A traditional Korean dance
A form of popular music originating in South Korea (correct)

What genres of music are included in K-pop?

Only pop music
Only hip hop and R&B
Pop, hip hop, R&B, rock, jazz, gospel, reggae, electronic dance, folk, country, disco, and classical (correct)
Only traditional Korean music

When did modern K-pop idol culture begin?

In the 1990s (correct)
In the 1960s
In the 1980s
In the 2000s

K-pop originated in Japan

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

K-pop includes various music genres besides traditional Korean music

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

K-pop experienced a significant growth in revenue in 2018

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What is K-pop? Signup and view all the answers

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K-pop stands for Korean popular music and is a genre that originated in South Korea. Signup and view all the answers

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What genres does K-pop encompass? Signup and view all the answers

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K-pop encompasses a wide range of styles and genres, including pop, hip hop, R&B, rock, jazz, gospel, reggae, electronic dance, folk, country, disco, and classical, blending with traditional Korean music influences. Signup and view all the answers

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What is the current position of K-pop in the music industry? Signup and view all the answers

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As of 2019, Korean popular music ranked sixth among the top ten music markets worldwide, with BTS and Blackpink leading the market growth, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's 'Global Music Report 2019'. In 2020, K-pop experienced a record-breaking year, achieving a remarkable growth of 44.8% and establishing itself as the fastest-growing major market of the year. Signup and view all the answers

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What is K-pop?

K-pop is a genre of music that originated in South Korea (not Japan)

Characteristics of K-pop

K-pop includes various music genres besides traditional Korean music
K-pop is a fusion of different music styles, including genres like pop, rock, hip-hop, electronic, and R&B