A Korean pop idol, or K-pop idol, is a trained K-pop artist who is usually tutored and represented by a South Korean talent agency; most prominent of which are: SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment and JYP Entertainment.According to The Vancouver Observer, the stereotypical K-pop idol is "incredibly young, good-looking, and able to carry a melodramatic note."
As Korean pop culture is becoming a increasingly globalized phenomenon and globally popular in many parts of the world allows South Korea to utilize its pop cultural sector to access, tap and break into foreign entertainment markets.