…K-pop (Korean pop) is currently one of the music genres that is most listened to in the world? In 2021, 12 K-pop albums were on the weekly list of the 200 most listened to albums in the world. The rankings are put out by Billboard, one of the biggest music magazines in the world.

…each year, about one hundred K-pop groups are launched in South Korea? It is estimated, however, that less than 5% of these groups are successful.

…a person who wants to become a K-pop artist has to go through an intense training routine before becoming famous? For years, singers take a series of classes in singing, dancing, foreign languages, ​​and other skills that can help them in their careers. Preparation often begins in childhood.

… K-pop, as we know it, started in 1992, with the release of Nan Arayo, a song by the band Seo Taiji and Boys? The song is a mix of pop, R&B, and hip-hop. It was very successful at the time. From then on, many groups were inspired by Seo Taiji which made K-pop grow even more.

Sources: Billboard, KoreaBoo, Masterclass, and VOX

Questions

1) According to the text, which classes do artists usually take to become K-Pop idols?

a) Singing, dancing, foreign languages, ​​and cooking

b) Foreign languages, singing, and dancing

c) Singing, dancing, and history of South Korea

d) Dance, singing, and theater

2) Do you like to listen to K-pop? Why?

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