K-Album Review: Chill Kill by Red Velvet

Writer: Raj Nandini (Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) The pioneers of the dark and cynical K-Pop concepts, Red Velvet, return to their eerie selves to give one of the most anticipated comebacks of 2023! 2023 was a smashing year for girl groups, which took center stage in K-pop and gave…

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K-INTERVIEW: RYU SE-IL (ACTOR & THEATRE ARTIST)

Interviewer: Deena Jasmine (Chikkmagaluru, Karnataka, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Meet Ryu Se-il, a South Korean actor whose work spans theatre, film and television. With a background in theatre, Ryu Se-il has explored characters and stories throughout his career. Ryu Se-il is also the co‑founder and executive director of Gongnori Club (공놀이클럽), also known…

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K-Drama Review: Splash Splash Love

Writer: Naveena Nair (Vadodara, Gujarat, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) Here’s one of the shortest K-dramas you can watch: Splash Splash Love. Since most K-dramas have around 16 episodes or more, you might wonder, “Is it worth watching?” We promise you, it is! Consisting of just two episodes, each approximately 60 minutes long,…

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Korean Café Review: KINI (끼니) Café in Pune

Writer: Aakriti Lokhande (Pune, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) 끼니 (Kini), translating to a daily meal or mealtime but carrying the deeper sentiment of “a meal made with warmth and care,” is bringing a quiet slice of South Korea to Pune. Nestled in the leafy, vibrant lanes of Koregaon Park, this…

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Jesa: The Tradition of Honoring Ancestors

Writer: Yashita Thakur (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) South Korea values tradition and respect, especially for those who came before us. Remembering and respecting ancestors is central to Korean culture. This remembrance is expressed through the tradition of Jesa (제사). Many of us have briefly encountered this practice while watching K-dramas, where families…

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K-Album Review: Orange Blood By ENHYPEN

Writer: Raj Nandini (Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India) Editor: Kakumani Navya Sri (Hyderabad, Telangana, India) ENHYPEN continues to spin their tale of blood and vampires, but this time, the venom is sweet.ENHYPEN released ORANGE BLOOD album following their last release, DARK BLOOD on November 17, 2023. However, this album takes a brighter note, accepting and reveling…

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K-Movie Review: A Werewolf Boy

Writer: Ayushi Dhiman (Delhi, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) A Werewolf Boy (늑대소년) is a 2012 South Korean film starring Song Joong-ki (송중기) and Park Bo-young (박보영). It premiered on September 11, 2012, at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), then screened at the 17th Busan International Film Festival before it was…

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Obangsaek: How Five Colors Became the Blueprint of South Korean Culture

Writer: Sarah Patel (Pune, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) As you stand under the brightly colored, hand-painted eaves of an old Korean palace, your eyes naturally draw to the beautiful dance of five colors: blue, red, yellow, white, and black. These colors are hidden in the temple ceilings, flowing hanboks, and…

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K-Interview: HUNDRED FINGERS

Interviewer: Nikhat Parveen (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) HUNDRED FINGERS is a 10-member South Korean manipulation magic project led by Yoo Hojin, built on the concept of many performers working as a single body. They perform a wide range of sleight of hand (kanna), choreography, music, visual staging, and Korean cultural elements with…

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K-Song Review: Criminal by Taemin

Writer: Vedansh Varshney (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) A renowned name in the K-pop industry, especially applauded for his graceful and captivating choreography and his artistic self-expression through his songs, Taemin has never failed to amaze us with his versatility and authenticity. Nine years into his solo career, he’s been giving us exquisite…

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