Korean pop music, or K-pop, is an umbrella term for music originating from South Korea, usually similar in genre to pop in the United States. Usually known outside the country for the numerous [[Idol Singer|Idol Singers]], [[Boy Band|and idol]] [[Girl Group|bands]] in the industry. K-pop and other Korean based entertainment such as [[Korean Drama|Korean Dramas]] have recently become very popular throughout Asia, in a phenomenon which has been nicknamed the "Hallyu Wave".