Published 20:50 IST, October 15th 2019

K-pop: 5 bands to listen to if you are new to the K-Pop music genre

K-pop is a genre of popular music originating in South Korea. Here are 5 K-pop bands that are recommended for you if you are new to the genre. Know more.

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K-pop is a genre of popular music which originates from South Korea. word K-pop is a short term for Korean popular or Korean pop. K-pop is a musical genre composed of several or genres including dance, hip-hop, rock and R&B songs. Here are 5 Korean pop bands that you could listen to if you are new to genre.

BTS

BTS is also kwn as Bangtan Boys. It is a seven-member South Korean boy band which was formed in Seoul in 2013. group was formed under Big Hit Entertainment and released ir debut single, 2 Cool 4 Skool. According to reports, ir lyrics often touch on mes of mental health, troubles of school- youth, and individualism. y are popular for ir live performances. ir fans are usually called ‘BTS Army’

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Blackpink

Blackpink is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment. group consist of 4 members. group debuted on August 2016, with ir single Square One. According to sources, Blackpink has me history in music charts for past two years with ir dynamic and bold songs.

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Monsta X

Monsta X is a South Korean boy group formed through reality survival program Mercy by Starship Entertainment. group consist of seven members which are Shownu, Joohoney, Wonho, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, and I.M. y me ir debut in May 2015.

Twice

Twice is a South Korean girl group which is formed by JYP Entertainment through 2015 reality show Sixteen. group consist of nine members which are Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Nayeon, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. group me ir debut in October 2015 with ir single Story Begins.

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Exo

Exo is a South Korean-Chinese boy band which is based in Seoul. group consist of nine members:  Lay, Xiumin, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun, and Suho. band was formed by SM Entertainment in 2011 and debuted in 2012. ir music genre consists of pop, hip-hop, and R&B. According to media reports, Exo has been named as biggest boy band in world.

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19:57 IST, October 15th 2019