POP
Starting with the obvious, pop in Korea covers a range of styles and innovates the fusion of genres unlike many other music scenes in the world.
ROCK
Ranging from boy band vibes to the underground scene, rock in Korea resembles the mood of the ’90s to ’00s in the United States.
Hip Hop
The rhymes and beats of hip hop were the perfect missing puzzle piece from pop music in South Korea, solidifying the birth of K-pop in the early ’90s.
R&B
Another mood from the ’90s, the groove of R&B has become increasingly popular throughout every generation of K-pop.
Jazz
A surprisingly thriving genre in Korea, Jazz takes a step in the experimental direction with quite a number of young artists. Built on the foundation of classics, these pianists and crooners jump at the chance to blend styles that might not happen in the States.
Alternative
Bringing together some jams that are a bit more aligned with the American sensibility of alternative and throwing in a few more songs that border on the fringe of genre.
English
As K-pop blows up, groups are often formed with an international focus, including at least one English speaker in the line up. These talented individuals hail from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the States, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, and more.
Retro
There’s nothing like the oldie but goodies, so why not do what works? These tracks sample the styles of music from the 1960s through the late 90s, creating grooves for driving or bops for dancing.
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