Check out our picks for the best of the year. By Billboard Staff K-pop expanded its perimeters and scope this year while simultaneously infusing itself into today’s trends and sounds in creative ways.

In 2021, K-pop was all over the place musically, much like every other element of the world in the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic. Reliable acts put out music that didn’t necessarily match their ...

Every year, the K-pop industry witnesses a surge of new groups making their debuts and showcasing their versatile talents. With catchy title tracks that pique the public’s interest and a following ...

Some K-pop performances stood out from the rest this year. Credit: Mashable Composite; Getty / Getty Images Entertainment, ImaZinS, YG Entertainment There was no shortage of moments that cut through ...

As the coronavirus pandemic continued into 2021, K-pop debuts slowed down this year, as many companies didn’t want new talent to enter the industry at such a confusing timey. But a handful of new acts ...