Kim Young-dae
South Korean music critic and ethnomusicologist
About Kim Young-dae
Lived 1977 – 2025 (aged 48). Kim Young-dae was a South Korean music critic and ethnomusicologist.
Kim Young-dae (; 1977–December 24, 2025) was a South Korean music critic. He gained recognition as one of the most prominent experts on K-pop, idols and the Korean Wave, credited for first analyzing the global popularity of Psy's "Gangnam Style" and the international rise of BTS starting from 2017 in domestic and international publications such as Vulture and MTV News.
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Who was Kim Young-dae?
South Korean music critic and ethnomusicologist
When was Kim Young-dae born?
Kim Young-dae was born on 25 November 1977.
When did Kim Young-dae die?
Kim Young-dae died on 24 December 2025.
What was Kim Young-dae's occupation?
Kim Young-dae was a music critic and ethnomusicologist.
What nationality was Kim Young-dae?
Kim Young-dae was South Korean.
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· DBpedia: Kim Young-dae (critic)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kim Young-dae. https://biography.guide/kim-young-dae-music-critic/
MLA: "Kim Young-dae." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kim-young-dae-music-critic/.
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