• In the mid- to late ‘90s, many idol rappers were of Korean-American descent.
• As more Korean underground rappers incorporated their own culture into their rhymes, K-pop rap evolved and developed its own style.
• Now, many K-pop groups have a Rapper in the group, or members will take turns rapping in songs.
• Most idol rappers dress in b-boy clothing, but some are now sporting sleeker and more modern looks.
• Since K-pop is has a global audience, it’s not unusual for an idol group to have a member (the Foreigner) who is bilingual or hails from a different country.
• Depending on the foreign member’s fluency in Korean, he/she often serves as the band’s main rapper or dancer.
• The foreign member is usually Korean-American, Chinese, or South Asian.