K-pop Stars Sample Classic Hits to Reach Global Audiences

K-pop groups like Le Sserafim are sampling famous songs—think Le Sserafim's new track 'Boompala' which samples Los del Rio's 1993 hit 'Macarena'—to create fresh tracks with familiar vibes. The strategy is working: their album hit No. 10 on Billboard 200. This trend is spreading across K-pop as agencies seek ways to appeal to mainstream and international listeners.