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…
Category: K-Interview
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…
K-Interview: Soyoung Kwon (Contemporary Artist)
Interviewer: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Meet Soyoung Kwon 권소영, a contemporary artist based in Seoul, South Korea, who primarily works in ceramics and painting. Her work carries immense profundity, speaking volumes about nature, memory, and sensory experience. In the rush of the modern world, people often overlook small…
K-Interview: ONE OVER N (1/N) (Korean Band)
Interviewer: Nikhat Parveen (Delhi, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) 1/N (One Over N) is a South Korean alternative rock band that has been gaining popularity since their 2017 debut for their comforting, nostalgic sound. The self-produced quintet includes Shin Sung Ku (신성규), So Soon Woo (소순우), Choi Hoon (최훈), Kim Ye Hyun (김예현),…
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…
K-Interview: SEUNGHOO (R&B Singer-Songwriter and Producer)
Interviewer: Nikhat Parveen (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) SEUNGHOO is a South Korean R&B singer, songwriter, and producer who has been subtly building his own niche in music with his slick, late-night, ambient compositions. He is known for his ability to blend modern R&B beats with truly evocative vocals, and he recently released his…
K-Interview: VENDORS (Music Production Studio)
Interviewer: Deena Jasmine (Chikkmagaluru, Karnataka, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) In the world of K-pop production, some names stay behind the scenes but quietly shape the sound of an entire era. VENDORS is one of those creative forces. Built as a collaborative studio led by EL CAPITXN, the team has become known for its distinctive…
K-Interview: Himang (Singer-Songwriter)
Interviewer: Deena Jasmine (Chikkmagaluru, Karnataka, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) Music has a way of saying the things words often cannot, and in this conversation, we explore the artistry, inspiration, and moments that shape a singer’s journey. Meet Himang, a Korean-Indian artist who grew up in China, and whose music feels like…
K-Interview: An Da-eun (안다은) (Indie Singer and Songwriter)
Interviewer: Deena Jasmine (Chikkmagaluru, Karnataka, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) Known for turning raw emotions into beautiful melodies, An Da-eun (안다은) continues to captivate listeners with her authentic artistry and soulful sound. Meet An Da-eun, an artist whose voice has become a comforting presence for many listeners. For over fifteen years, she…
K-Interview: Jay Choi (Contemporary Artist)
Interviewer and Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Meet Jay Choi, a contemporary artist based in South Korea. She’s known for capturing wind through emotions and nature-inspired elements. She paints vivid landscapes, often relying on her senses to guide her brushstrokes. She graduated from Hongik University, majoring in printmaking, and then gradually shifted towards contemporary art,…