The History of K-Pop: For Kids!

By Annabelle Irvin

Long before light sticks and world tours, Korea's musicians were finding their voice through a century of upheaval - colonization, war, censorship, and finally, extraordinary freedom. The History of K-pop: For Kids traces that full story, from traditional pansori singers and 1930s trot music, through the rebellious 1992 debut that changed everything, to the trainee systems, fandoms, and global superstars of today.

Written for curious preteens, this book doesn't shy away from the hard parts - the pressures idols face, the industry's mistakes, the fights for fairer contracts - alongside the artistry, discipline, and cultural pride that built one of the biggest music movements in the world. Clear, honest, and thoroughly researched, it's a real history book that happens to be about a genre you already love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HD65G2K6
• ISBN13: 9798190614527
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"