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Rise of K-pop: From Underground to Global Phenomenon

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K-pop originated in South Korea in the early 1990s and has become globally influential.
It started with Seo Taiji and Boys combining Korean lyrics with hip-hop and pop.
By the 2000s, artists like BoA and TVXQ were achieving success in Asia.
The breakout moment came in 2012 with PSY's 'Gangnam Style' viral hit.
Groups such as BTS and BLACKPINK solidified K-pop's global dominance.

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AI summary: catch up in 20 seconds

K-pop originated in South Korea in the early 1990s and has become globally influential.
It started with Seo Taiji and Boys combining Korean lyrics with hip-hop and pop.
By the 2000s, artists like BoA and TVXQ were achieving success in Asia.
The breakout moment came in 2012 with PSY's 'Gangnam Style' viral hit.
Groups such as BTS and BLACKPINK solidified K-pop's global dominance.

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