K-Interview: VENDORS (Music Production Studio)

Interviewer: Deena Jasmine (Chikkmagaluru, Karnataka, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) In the world of K-pop production, some names stay behind the scenes but quietly shape the sound of an entire era. VENDORS  is one of those creative forces. Built as a collaborative studio led by EL CAPITXN, the team has become known for its distinctive…

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K-Song Review: For a While by Lee Joon-Gi

Writer: Priyanka Padala (Hyderabad, Telangana, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) On a rainy evening, sitting by the window, lost in your thoughts, everything around you begins to blur. You wonder whether it is the rain or the tears in your eyes that make the world look hazy. With the remembrance of that…

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K-Interview: Himang (Singer-Songwriter)

Interviewer: Deena Jasmine (Chikkmagaluru, Karnataka, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) Music has a way of saying the things words often cannot, and in this conversation, we explore the artistry, inspiration, and moments that shape a singer’s journey. Meet Himang, a Korean-Indian artist who grew up in China, and whose music feels like…

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K-OST Review: We All Hide with a Mask (We All Lie)

Writer: Sumona Sinha (Assam, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) South Korea is not only famous for its culture, tourist places, and trade, but also for its tough competition in education. It is the country where the literacy level is 99%, and it is also one of the top-performing OECD (The Organization for…

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Meditation Culture in the Roots of South Korea

Writer: Pranjul Sharma (Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Hallyu Culture is the biggest sensation rising worldwide. I’m also deeply immersed in the Hallyu wave, and to better understand Hallyu Culture, I decided to participate in various activities; meditation was one of them. After joining the meditation classes offered by the Sangsaeng…

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K-Interview: An Da-eun (안다은) (Indie Singer and Songwriter)

Interviewer: Deena Jasmine (Chikkmagaluru, Karnataka, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) Known for turning raw emotions into beautiful melodies, An Da-eun (안다은) continues to captivate listeners with her authentic artistry and soulful sound. Meet An Da-eun, an artist whose voice has become a comforting presence for many listeners. For over fifteen years, she…

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Who Is IU? The Journey of Korea’s Nation’s Little Sister

Writer: Khushi Vaid (Delhi, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Lee Ji-Eun (이지은), globally known by her stage name IU, was born on May 16, 1993, in the neighborhood of Songjeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea. IU (아이유) became interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry at a young age and began taking…

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K-Movie Review: Silenced

Writer: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Editor: Divya Sonawane (Pune, Maharashtra, India) Silenced or Dogani (도가니), also known as The Crucible, is not a usual South Korean movie made purely for entertainment. Instead, it exposes the darker side of humanity and the failures of the legal system, doing so in a deeply impactful way….

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K-Event Coverage: Indian Carats Celebrated SEVENTEEN’s 11th Anniversary in Bengaluru & Delhi

Writers: Diksha, Riya Choudhary (Delhi, India), Cynthia Gonsalves, and Harini (Bengaluru, Karnataka, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) SEVENTEEN, widely known for being a self-producing K-pop group under Pledis Entertainment, completed their 11-year journey in the K-pop industry. Throughout their career, they made their name for having the best synchronization and delivering the…

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Wordplay in K-pop Songs That Will Impress You

Writer: Vedansh Varshney (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Songwriting in K-pop is truly underappreciated. The language barrier might hinder a non-native listener’s ability to understand a song’s message. The engaging audio and visuals are easier to consume, but somehow might make one overlook the lyrical components of a song. However, when you dive…

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