K-pop's obsession with house music

Electronic dance music has been a go-to for K-pop for over a decade: think Psy's "Gangnam Style," f(x)'s "4 Walls" and SHINee's "View." The trend resurged last year and has continued into 2026 with no signs of slowing, particularly among girl groups. The standout subgenre is house music. Aespa's "Supernova" and "Whiplash," Le Sserafim's "Crazy" and Hearts2Hearts' "Focus" all drew on house influences. The wave continued this year with Starship Entertainment act KiiiKiii's "404 (New Era)," which t

By The Korea Herald