During the postwar boom in Europe and the United States, the pop music genre emerged as a pioneer. However, new and global variations of pop continually emerge, revolutionizing the sound and market of popular music. K-Pop music, along with Latin Pop, is rapidly becoming one of the most rapidly growing global pop genres. Its audience keeps expanding and becoming more enthusiastic each year.
So, what exactly is K-Pop? Where does it originate, and who are its most influential artists?
Furthermore, how can you infuse the sound of K-Pop into your own music?
This article aims to explore the fundamentals of the genre, identify its distinct characteristics, and provide five production techniques to assist you in creating K-Pop music yourself.
Let’s begin!