Explain the origins of the genre. Where, when and how did it emerge? Who were its
initial instigators? What are/were the primary musical and cultural influences on this genre?
What makes the big bang popular?
2) What distinguishes k pop from other genres that might border or be related to it? Are
there any subgenres within it that can be distinctively identified?
3) What are some of the interesting political, economic, social, cultural issues or questions
that arise from k pop