Like in any other year, K-pop in 2021 can’t be defined by a single sound or message. Soloists and groups continued pushing the bounds of genre within Korean pop music as they experimented with ...

Check out our picks for the best of the year. By Billboard Staff K-pop expanded its perimeters and scope this year while simultaneously infusing itself into today’s trends and sounds in creative ways.

Every year, the K-pop industry witnesses a surge of new groups making their debuts and showcasing their versatile talents. With catchy title tracks that pique the public’s interest and a following ...