Back in the 1990s, Korean popular music, or K-pop, was popular only in Korea.

在90年代，韩国流行音乐，或称K - pop，只在韩国流行。

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At the same time, K-pop music has been one of South Korea? S most successful exports, helping to link fans across Asia and beyond.

与此同时，韩国流行乐已成为韩国最成功的出口产品之一，把亚洲各地甚至全世界的粉丝联系在一起。

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Many of you may know South Korea for its pop culture, including K-pop singers led by international sensation Psy.

可能许多人都了解韩国的流行文化，包括以鸟叔为代表的韩国流行音乐。

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But now K-pop has South Korea punching way above its weight in the global music business.

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In 2011, the top four countries were Japan, South Korea, U.K., and Spain.

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