Pop (popular music) is a genre characterized by catchy melodies, simple lyrics, and a broad appeal, often focused on themes like love and fun.


BTS ARMYs rocking out at a BTS concert. FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG directed by Grace Lee and Patty Ahn. Courtesy of Tremolo Productions.

Dance coverists get ready to perform BTS’ Mic Drop Remix in Mexico City. FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG directed by Grace Lee and Patty Ahn. Courtesy of Tremolo Productions.

Ele and Len are part of a Mexico City dance cover group who bring BTS's choreography to life. FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG directed by Grace Lee and Patty Ahn. Courtesy of Tremolo Productions.

WHATCHAGOT2SAY filming a new BTS reaction video for their YouTube channel. FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG directed by Grace Lee and Patty Ahn. Courtesy of Tremolo Productions.

A longtime ARMY in Korea, Yebin, poses for the camera. FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG directed by Grace Lee and Patty Ahn. Courtesy of Tremolo Productions.

An ARMY in Tennessee, Jackie promotes BTS and their message of self-love in her small town. FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG directed by Grace Lee and Patty Ahn. Courtesy of Tremolo Productions.

Noël Wells. (photo credit: Bernie Bridges)


BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Barbara Cane, Vice President, Worldwide Creative, BMI, and Advisor to Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue & Creative Officer, BMI (C) presents a BMI Pop Award to Jason Evigan (top) and Benson Boone (bottom) onstage during the 2025 BMI Pop Awards at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, on May 13, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images for BMI)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: (L-R) BMI Champion Award Honoree Benson Boone and Mike O'Neill, President & Chief Executive Officer, BMI, attend the 2025 BMI Pop Awards at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on May 13, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images for BMI)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: BMI Champion Award Honoree Benson Boone attends the 2025 BMI Pop Awards at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on May 13, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for BMI)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: (L-R) Jack LaFrantz and Benson Boone attend the 2025 BMI Pop Awards at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on May 13, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images for BMI)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: (L-R) Mike O'Neill, President & Chief Executive Officer, BMI, honoree Benson Boone, recipient of the BMI Champion Award, and Barbara Cane, Vice President, Worldwide Creative, BMI, and Advisor to Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue & Creative Officer, BMI, attend the 2025 BMI Pop Awards at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on May 13, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images for BMI)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: (L-R) Rob Bisel and Carter Lang, recipients of BMI Pop Awards for "Saturn," attend the 2025 BMI Pop Awards at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, on May 13, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images for BMI)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Mikky Ekko attends the 2025 BMI Pop Awards at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on May 13, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images for BMI)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Don P attends the 2025 BMI Pop Awards at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on May 13, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images for BMI)

Deluxe album art, credit Petra Collins

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: Designer Michaela Chavelis (C) and models walk the runway at the Chavelis Playhouse show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway at the Chavelis Playhouse show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway at the Chavelis Playhouse show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway at the Chavelis Playhouse show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway at the Chavelis Playhouse show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: Model Genesis Norflis walks the runway at the Chavelis Playhouse show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: Model Genesis Norflis walks the runway at the Chavelis Playhouse show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: Model Colin Flynn walks the runway at the Chavelis Playhouse show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)