Archive · 27 Dec 2025
K-Pop Acts Break Through in America
Two K-Pop acts, Rosé and Katseye, have become very popular in America.
Rosé's song 'APT.'
with Bruno Mars was nominated for big awards at the Grammys.
Katseye, a group made by a South Korean company and an American label, was the top artist on TikTok in 2025.
These acts have used ideas from American music to make their songs sound familiar and exciting to American listeners.
Rosé's song sounds like something Lady Gaga might sing, and Katseye's song reminds people of the group Fifth Harmony.
This has helped more Americans listen to and enjoy K-Pop music.
Rosé's 'APT.' with Bruno Mars nominated for record and song of the year at the Grammys.
Katseye, a group assembled by Hybe and Geffen Records, was the top artist on TikTok in 2025.
Rosé's 'APT.' sounds like a Lady Gaga song.
Katseye's 'Gabriela' evokes the style of Fifth Harmony.
These acts have successfully borrowed from American hits to gain popularity in the U.S.
- Who
- Rosé and Katseye
- What
- K-Pop acts gaining popularity in America
- When
- 2025
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Through strategic collaborations and borrowing from American hits
- Acts
- Rosé, Katseye
- Grammys
- Rosé nominated for record and song of the year
- TikTok
- Katseye top artist of 2025
- Collaborations
- Rosé with Bruno Mars, Katseye with Hybe and Geffen Records
- Musical Style
- Rosé's 'APT.' sounds like Lady Gaga, Katseye's 'Gabriela' evokes Fifth Harmony