Sabitri Manna (Kolkata, West Bengal) and Sonia Singh (Delhi)
On 25th August, Korean Cultural Centre India along with KOFICE (Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange) organised the K-Concert “Crazy for K-Culture” hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Embassy of the Republic of Korea at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, to celebrate the 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and South Korea. The Chief Guests comprised of Yu Byung-chae (Deputy Minister of Culture, Arts and Tourism), Chang Jae-bok (Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India), with honored guests who represented the Indian government; Shri Nitesh Kumar Mishra (Joint Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports), Shri Sunil (Additional Director General of Global Outreach at Prasar Bharti). Special performances by the celebrated Indian Singer, Neeti Mohan, K-Pop Idol Group MustB, B-Boying group HEUNG, and Indian Dance Cover group, Girl Crush also took place.
Picture Credits: Korean Cultural Centre India
Two members of Hallyuism team were also among the audience who got to attend and experience this culture and entertainment-packed event firsthand. Take a look at their experience:
Picture Credits: Korean Cultural Centre India
Ms. Sabitri’s Experience
After coming to Delhi, this was the first concert that I’ve attended, and KCCI met my expectations regarding arrangements completely as the members were helpful and polite and the event was organised really well. All the performances were good and energetic. The Korean Traditional dance was superb!!! The event vibes that started from being calm and chill turned 360 degrees and became more energetic and powerful when Neeti Mohan entered the stage. It was my first time seeing a singer this close. She introduced herself in Korean and sang one of the most famous OSTs “Stay with Me” from iconic K-Drama Guardian: The Lonely and Great God was just wow!!! I also remember at that time everyone was like How’s the Josh? And it was Too High!!!
Picture Credits: Korean Cultural Centre India
Anyone can tell that she had put a lot of effort into learning since this was something very new for her. Never had I thought that I could get a chance to see a Korean Boy Band up close. And I am talking about MustB who had previously come to India 4 years ago to perform. They were super cute and had good chemistry among the members especially when they tried very hard to communicate with us and also made us dance and sing with them. Ahh last but not least Naatu Naatu was really cute and fun and their performance on RUSH was fabulous. Overall I’m very excited to attend an event like that again!!!
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Ms. Sonia Singh’s Experience
The event was overall fantastic. I love all the shows and the environment was superb and all the staff were really helpful. All the groups and artists that performed that day were amazing. The Korean Traditional Dance was wonderful as well. I never saw that kind of dance before. Our very own Indian Group GIRL CRUSH was just wow. How finely they covered the famous K-Pop songs and how their dance moves were killer. MustB’s performance on RUSH was stunning and their Naatu Naatu performance was adorable and overall we had so much fun.
Picture Credits: Korean Cultural Centre India
All the members of MustB were good-hearted in the way they spoke and made us all feel. They are the first boy band I became a fan of after BTS. Last but not least, our Neeti Mohan! She is a superb artist. She sang beautifully and her Korean accents left us in awe. OMO! When she started singing Stay with me, everyone just went crazy. When she sang, we all sang and danced too. This was the first Korean event that I have attended, and now I am waiting for another event. My experience was amazing.
Picture Credits: Korean Cultural Centre India
Concluding Remarks
The venue was fully packed in the 2000-seats capacity auditorium and every moment of this event served as pivotal step in strengthening the cultural and diplomatic ties between the two nations. The performances of the events and the congratulatory messages from the chief guests were a prime example of amalgamating the cultures of both nations together. We look forward to having more such events in India!
Picture Credits: Korean Cultural Centre India
It was one of the most entertaining concerts ever! Loved every second of the event <3
Every bit of it looks thrilling. Hope everyone enjoyed. I wish I was there as well ❤️🩹
Really wanted to be there but next time maybe😭
Joining of two whole cultures love this concept, we need many more events as such❤️ This one was amazing…I hope Bangalore has such magnificent events too…😍
Wow I wish I was there🥲
Missed it :(. The beautiful part of cross culture events is the fact that youth is ready to work for compassion! Such a beautiful event.. eagerly waiting for next year 🥰
Wow..what a concert it was..well written review…💕
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Wish I could attend it. It looks so exciting and thrilling 😍
Wowwww! I’m amazed 🥺💝It’s not just an event, it’s an experience!!
I really wanted to be there enjoying the event because I have never attended something like this big. Manifesting this kind of events in Kolkata too. Want much more K-culture events in India in future too❤
It seems like so much fun. I haven’t attended this type of grand K-pop event, but I really wanted to❤✨
Amazing 😍
So beautiful program. I’m so happy to read about this.
Such a wonderful event 🤩🤩🤩🫶
It was really amazing experience. Thank you everyone for reading our article❤❤
Wonderful event 👏 ❤
This programme was literally so enjoying & amazing…Full of entertainment!!!! I really wanted to join this event!!!
Amazing😍😍
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Wish I was here tooo 😭😭😭
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All of the event has been captured 진짜 beautifully 🥰🥰🥰
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This was such a great event. A perfect collaboration between Korea and India.
Thank you hallyuism for this opportunity!!! Never thought that my experience would also be published like that.
Thank you so much hallyuism for this opportunity!!! Never thought that my experience would be published ☺️
Loved it
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The article described the program so well. Hope I would be able to experience it next time. I really felt the person’s feeling through the article.
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I surely have tears, how just I missed such a good opportunity 🥺🥺 but thanks for sharing this article with us ❤️
It’s our Pleasure and Thank you for reading the article❤❤
I really loved reading the article. It filled me with a sort of excitement, which was connected to the event in its own way.
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What an amazing event. Wonderful write up.
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Wow
I Also want to attend such events
Love the article, very well written. 🩵
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Loved💜💜
I loved it💜💜💜 such a beautiful event, well written
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Loved the article so much such an amazing event it was
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It was very interesting and memorable event 😍
It must have felt so awesomely overwhelming for k fans in Delhi 🥺
the videos definetely show what a great time evryone had… loved watching the video and reading this article
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I wish i could be there
i wish i was there
attending these events always gives me chills! they’re so so good!
Great event