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케이팝 meaning and pronunciation

keipap · K-Pop

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 601341
Part of speech: 명사Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    현대 한국의 대중가요를 다른 나라의 대중가요에 상대하여 이르는 말. 주로 아이돌 그룹의 노래를 가리킨다.

    English: K-Pop — A term used to refer to modern Korean pop music in comparison to pop music from other countries. It mainly refers to songs by idol groups.

    Examples

    • 케이팝 스타.
    • 케이팝 음악.
    • 케이팝을 듣다.
    • 케이팝을 부르다.
    • 케이팝을 좋아하다.
    • 케이팝은 전세계적으로 인기가 높다.
Origin
K-pop

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