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.
The origins of dang-bipa, a type of pipa brought from China's Tang dynasty, were adapted over time to incorporate Korean elements. In contrast, hyang-bipa emerged in the Silla kingdom of Korea. This instrument shares relationships with other variants like Vietnamese đàn tỳ bà and Japanese biwa.