YG TREASURE BOX AND THE FORMATION OF TREASURE

Suhasini Singh, Pune, Maharashtra YG TREASURE BOX was a survival show where 22 trainees who had been training at YG in Korea and 7 trainees from YG Japan contested to debut as a group called ‘TREASURE’ of 7 members. The trainees were grouped into TREASURE A, TREASURE B, TREASURE C, and TREASURE J. TREASURE A…

K-Restaurant Review: Busan Korean Restaurant, New Delhi

Ashley Kumar and Mehak Sharma, Delhi Busan Korean Restaurant, located in the heart of Majnu Ka Tilla, is one of the oldest Korean restaurants in Delhi. The nearest metro station to the place is Vidhan Sabha on the Yellow Line. You would have to further take an e-rickshaw to reach the location. The restaurant was…

K-Song Review: Butter by BTS

Shrishti Kalwar, Mumbai, Maharashtra With the smashing English single, a ubiquitous megahit “Butter”, BTS has achieved an unprecedented feat for a K-pop act. Since its release on 21st May 2021, the single has been one of the hottest summer songs. Picture Credits: Wikimedia Before starting, I suggest you have some cold water beside you because…

K-Drama Review: Her Private Life

Madhulika Pathak, West Bengal Her Private Life is a 2019 romantic comedy K-Drama that offers a glimpse into the backstage of one’s life. This drama is about a skilled chief curator, Sung Deok-mi of the Cheum Museum of Art. But that’s not all. Her life will unravel with just a small secret that she has to…

K-Song Review: Kiss and Make Up by BLACKPINK and Dua Lipa

Riya Rawat, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Kiss and Make Up is a song by English singer Dua Lipa and South Korean girl group BLACKPINK. Written by Dua Lipa, it was released on 19 October 2018 through Warner Bros. Records. It was included on the set list of Blackpink’s In Your Area World Tour (2018–2020). The Korean group received worldwide appreciation for their…

K-Webtoon Review: Dr. Frost: The Psychological Detective

Sameen Murtaza, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Dr. Frost is a webtoon written and illustrated by Lee Jong-beom. It is a psychological thriller that follows our protagonist, Baek Nam-bong popularly known as Dr. Frost, who is a bartender and psychologist. While most of us are taught that humans are unique, however, Dr. Frost believes that humans are…

Korean Dishes Made With Kimchi

Anushka Gupta, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Kimchi is the national food of South Korea, and also one of the most beloved foods across the globe. Kimchi is basically a dish made of cabbage, gochujang paste, salt, and other spices and is kept for a few days or weeks to ferment. The longer it is preserved, the…

Iconic K-Pop Fashion Concepts

Diya Nair, Kochi, Kerala Every time our favorite group makes a comeback; along with great music, fancy music videos and dope choreography we also get a new concept and a plethora of new outfits and new fashion trends that impact whole of industry—whether it be SHINee’s coloured wide leg jeans with puddle hems or even…

Jeju Island’s Tourism

 Khushi Sharma, Delhi Jeju Island is the heart of Korean topography and who knows it better than Korean drama fans? Korea is a land of various landforms. From mountains to coast, the natural serenity of South Korea is unbeatable. Known as the “Island of Three Abundances” where abundance are the wind, rocks, and women. It…

K-Album Review: Season Songs by ATEEZ and Kim Jong-kook

Ankita Panda, Kolkata, West Bengal ATEEZ (에이티즈) is a South Korean boy group formed by KQ Entertainment and debuted on October 24, 2018. The group consists of eight members, namely, Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung and Jongho, and are famously known as “Global Performance Idols” by the Korean media. After releasing various successful…