While dang-bipa was a Tang-style pipa first introduced from the Chinese Tang dynasty and localized over time to have Korean characteristics, hyang-bipa was created in the Korean Kingdom of Silla. The instrument is also related to other derivatives such as Vietnamese đàn tỳ bà and the Japanese biwa.
Dang-bipa, a type of pipa originating from China's Tang dynasty, was modified over time to reflect Korean characteristics. Conversely, hyang-bipa was developed in the Silla kingdom of Korea. Both instruments are connected to other forms such as Vietnamese đàn tỳ bà and Japanese biwa.