Development of Korea in the Era of King Se-jong

Suparna Mitra, Kolkata, West Bengal       According to Holmes, “A page of history is worth a pound of logic.” Every culture has its history behind it that tells us how it comes to a modern phase from ancient ages and how it developed. The development of South Korea started mainly from the ruling of King…

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Korean Traditional Dance: Buchaechum

Anisha Nath, Kolkata, West Bengal I am sure that those who are reading this article surely have listened to K-Pop and watched music videos but did you know about the different kinds of Korean traditional dance forms which are also very beautiful and amazing? In this article, I will be talking about one of the…

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Buddha’s Birthday Celebration in South Korea

Krupal Mehta, Mumbai, Maharashtra Buddha’s birthday is widely celebrated in Asian countries. In Korea, it is celebrated on the eighth day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar. It is one of the most celebrated festivals in South Korea. Millions of people whether tourists or nationals celebrate Buddha’s birthday. In Korea, Buddha’s birthday is…

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WINTER BEAR INDIA launches Official Line Friends and BT21 Merch in India

Archana Goswami (Mumbai, Maharashtra) & Jasmine Khan (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh) Gone are the days when you had to struggle to find authentic and official K-merch in India. We are thrilled to announce that Winter Bear India Team has partnered with PLAY LINE Friends to open up six physical pop-up stores across India featuring the beloved…

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Korean: A Verb-centric Language

Nikita Punia, Mumbai, Maharashtra When we talk about a universal language, we immediately think of English in our minds, but for those who feel at home in Korea, even though they’ve never been to the place, Korean is the universal language of their hearts. I have been teaching myself Korean for over two years now…

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Story of Gayageum

Chanchal Bharti, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh There are approximately 60 to 70 different types of traditional Korean musical instruments, but today we will focus on the most well-known, the Gayageum. Gayageum or Kayageum is a 12-stringed Korean stringed instrument. It is the most widely used traditional Korean musical instrument. Because of its beautiful and clear tone,…

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K-Song Review: IU’s “Celebrity”

Biti Sophia Soren, New Delhi “Celebrity” is a digital single by South Korean singer-songwriter Lee Ji-eun, more famously known as IU. It was released on 27 January 2021 as a pre-release single for her fifth full-length album called ‘Lilac’. It’s a cheerful pop sound with an energetic vibe. It’s a genre of music that IU…

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K-pop Themed Café in Guwahati, India: Kalita Café

Eshani Bora, Guwahati, Assam When we think of going to a café to have a full-on K-pop experience in Guwahati, most people think of Kalita Café, located on the ground floor of Shoolin Grand Hotel in Rukmini Gaon, Guwahati, Assam. From walls dedicated to “Cherry Bomb” neon wall lights to pictures of many popular K-pop…

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Press Release: Milky Day “The Rising K-Indie Star”

HALLYUISM With a diverse musical background and a unique style that blends indie and R&B, Milky Day is a rising star in the music industry. Originating from South Korea & New Zealand this super-talented singer-songwriter and producer has been making waves with his music since 2019. And now, in January 2023, he has signed a…

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