Food & Music
반찬
김밥
팥빙수
비빔밥
Food
갈비
김치
분식
Food
Korean cuisine is renowned for its bold flavours, diverse dishes, and emphasis on fermented ingredients. Staples such as kimchi (fermented vegetables), bulgogi (marinated grilled beef), and bibimbap (rice mixed with vegetables, meat, and spicy gochujang sauce), reflecting a harmonious balance of savoury, sweet, and spicy flavours.
Top Music Genres
Top music genres in South Korea.
K-pop
Korean Popular music often associated with the entertainment and idol industry. Genre is diverse but commonly dance / rap.
Recommended use:
- Daily listening
- Karaoke
- Party
- Social media
- Festival, Clubs & Bars
- In-store background music
O.S.T
In K-Dramas, music and soundtracks are essential as they convey emotions and set the mood for specific scenes. This creates a distinctive phenomenon with the original soundtrack.
Recommended use:
- Daily listening
- Karaoke
- Weddings
- Background music
Sentimental ballad
Most popular genre with over 55%. A sentimental ballad is an emotional style of music that often deals with romantic and intimate relationships, etc.
Recommended use:
- Daily listening
- Karaoke
- Weddings
- Background music
Hiphop / R&B
Korean hip-hop, often referred to as
K-hip-hop, has gained significant popularity both domestically and internationally over the past few decades. Korean hip-hop has developed its own unique characteristics and style, blending elements of traditional Korean music with Western hip-hop influences.
Recommended use:
- Party
- Clubs & Bars
- Karaoke
- Music festivals
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