5 Must-Watch K-Dramas/Movies of Park Seo-joon

Writer: Bagmita Gogoi (Tinsukia, Assam, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) The South Korean sensation, Park Seo-joon, is widely known for his comedic and action-filled K-dramas. In 2023, he made his Hollywood debut as Prince Yan in the highly anticipated Marvel instalment titled “The Marvels.” He might be a new face in the West, but…

K-EVENT COVERAGE: 2026 K-FOOD FAIR IN DELHI 

Writer: Riya Choudhary (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) The 2026 K-Food Fair was held on August 1 and 2, 2026, at Ambience Mall, Gurugram, by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation. The fair transformed into a vibrant celebration…

K-Folktale: The Story of Heung Bu and Nolbu

Writer: Karthiha Kamatchi (Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) The story of Heungbu and Nolbu (흥부와 놀부) is one of the most ancient Korean folktales and is widely known among all South Koreans. Heungbujeon (흥부전), which literally translates to ‘Tale of Heungbu’, was written during the late Joseon period. Many…

5 BEST SONGS OF MAMAMOO YOU MUST KNOW

Writer: Lavanya Sukumaran (Vadodara, Gujarat, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) In the past few years, K-pop Girl groups have gained immense recognition on international platforms be it VMAs, AMAs, or Billboard Hot Songs. Groups like BLACKPINK, TWICE, G-IDLE, NEW JEANS and FIFTY FIFTY have gained recognition. Picture Credit: WIKIPEDIA In contrast, none of…

K-Interview: Gene Png (Literary Illustrator and Translator)

Interviewer: Nikhat Parveen (Delhi, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) In the wake of the Hallyu wave, Korean literature has gone far beyond mere music and TV, and some people devote themselves to it for its translation work that links two cultures. One such voice is Gene Png, a Singaporean literary translator and…

5 Must-Watch K-Dramas of Park Hyung-sik

Writer: Lavanya Sukumaran (Vadodara, Gujarat, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) Park Hyung-sik has never let down his fans and audiences, as he has always exhibited his great acting skills and has always made the character that he played a remarkable one. He is not only a great actor but is also a…

K-Event Coverage: BTS ‘ARIRANG’ World Tour in Busan, South Korea

Writers: Aishwarya Khale (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) and Tejasri Sai Kavali (Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) On the occasion of BTS’s 13th debut anniversary, the ‘ARIRANG World Tour’ took over Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Korea for a two-day concert on 12th and 13th June 2026. This gave BTS ARMY…

K-Book Review: “The Wings” by Yi Sang

Writer: Shivani Singh Chhaunkar (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Kim Hae-gyeong, known by his pen name Yi Sang, was born in 1910 and is one of the most prominent writers and a revolutionary figure of Modern Korean Literature. Though he was an architect by profession, he is well known for his short story…

K-Event Coverage: HYBE Pop-Up Park in India

Writer: Aishwarya Khale (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) In early April 2026, HYBE India announced a POP-UP PARK experience for fans across multiple locations in India, and its HYBE Pop-Up Park Tour began in early May. It continued till mid-June, starting in Guwahati, followed by Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and ending in…

K-Album Review: Hello by JOY (Red Velvet)

Writers: Khushi Sharma (Delhi, India) and Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) 2021 was an exciting year for the K-pop solo industry. Many new artists made their solo debut under different labels, including members from some of the most popular groups. This gave us an insight into the…