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Published: July 19, 2022 17:30 Seyyed Llata, Senior Designer and With inputs from AFP

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So what exactly is K-pop? Let's find out... Image Credit: Art by Seyyed Llata/Gulf News; text by AFP

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Haters gonna hate, even in K-pop culture... Image Credit: Art by Seyyed Llata/Gulf News; text by AFP

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Comeback season is the best. Ever wondered what it is? Image Credit: Art by Seyyed Llata/Gulf News; text by AFP

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Here's a unique way fans show their love to K-pop artists... Image Credit: Art by Seyyed Llata/Gulf News; text by AFP

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Show the love with this simple gesture that has become popular all over the world... Image Credit: Seyyed Llata/Gulf News; text by AFP

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Superstars? Singers? Rockstars? Or idols? Decide for yourselves... Image Credit: Art by Seyyed Llata/Gulf News; text by AFP

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Behind every good K-pop band is a person leading the charge... Image Credit: Art by Seyyed Llata/Gulf News; text by AFP

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Light up any venue with a dedicated lightstick... Image Credit: Art by Seyyed Llata/Gulf News; text by AFP

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Stalker alert! There's a special name for them in Korea... Image Credit: Art by Seyyed Llata/Gulf News; text by AFP

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Artist live streams are in a whole new level in Korea... Image Credit: Art by Seyyed Llata/Gulf News; text by AFP

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