Everything K-Pop Fans Should Know

K-pop, or Korean pop, is a South Korean genre of music that incorporates influences from a range of musical genres, including rap, R&B, dance, pop, and reggae. Korean artists, also known as idols, have become some of the most popular global superstars, with thousands of fans around the world.

Although the genre didn't exist until the 1990s, it has quickly developed into a global powerhouse and broken into the biggest music markets in the world. Its success has been largely facilitated by social media and streaming, which allowed the genre to gain worldwide exposure.

In EVERYTHING K-POP FANS SHOULD KNOW, you'll discover:

• What K-pop is and how it emerged as Korea became a highly developed nation and cultural hub
• Key terms, including fandom and Korean terms
• The story of K-pop's development through the generations and how it became a global force
• How music, choreography, and visuals come together to bring the music to life
• Fan behaviors and fandom etiquette
• How idols become idols and the structure of idol groups
• The broader culture of K-pop beyond the music
• How to begin your K-pop journey without getting overwhelmed

By the time you finish this book, you'll be able to talk, think, and behave like a fan. Whether you want to fully immerse yourself in K-pop or you just want to learn to appreciate it, you're in the right place!