The global growth of Korean pop
The global popularity of Korean popular music is referred to as Hallyu, or the Korean wave.
The character ¡°ryu¡± literally means ¡°flow.¡± It is usually associated with trends that come and go.
Korean pop music has extended beyond the Hallyu phenomenon, and is now recognized
as a distinct genre in the international music market.
The global growth of Korean pop was achieved thanks to young musicians¡¯ genuine
passion for music and dance.