Korean popular music
See main article: K-pop
Ivy, Korean pop singer, performing Temptation
Many Korean pop stars and groups have become well known in East Asia and Southeast Asia. K-pop often emulates American popular music, and usually features young performers.
The emergence of the group Seo Taiji and Boys, in 1992, marked a turning point for Korean popular music, as the group incorporated elements of American popular musical genres of rap, rock, and techno into its music. Dance-oriented acts dominated the Korean popular music scene of the 1990s. Recently, rock music has made some headway into the mainstream, with acts like Yoon Do-hyun Band gaining national recognition.
Popular artists who diverge from the traditional K-pop sound include Lee Jung Hyun, a female techno artist; 1TYM, a four-member rap troupe; and Wax a female singer. South Korea has spawned its own form of hip hop artists, including Jinusean, Drunken Tiger, and Epik High.