Writer: Haarini Angappan Balasubramaniam (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India) and Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Trot (트롯 ) is a genre of Korean popular music well known for its repetitive, addictive rhythms, special voice inflection techniques known as “kkeokk-ki (꺾기)”, and emotional lyrics. The kkeokk-ki technique is like…
Category: K-Pop
BTS Love Yourself Series
Writer: Preeti Patil (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) BTS, a seven-member boy group, debuted under BigHit Entertainment in June 2013. The group consists of three rappers ( RM, SUGA and J-Hope) and four vocalists (Jin, Jimin, Taehyung and Jungkook). The group name is an abbreviation of the Korean form, Bangtan Sonyeondan (방탄소년단…
K-Album Review: Exploring GOT7’s DYE Trilogy
Writer: Diya Nair (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) GOT7, comprising members Jay B, Jinyoung, Yugyeom, Young-jae, BamBam, Mark Tuan, and Jackson Wang, have always provided their audience with impactful music. Alongside compelling cinematography, intense choreography, and highly enjoyable music, they are also virtuosic in weaving intricate storylines in their releases. This was made…
K-Personality: Gamechanger Lim Kim
Writer: Shweta (Delhi, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it, possibly without claiming it, she stands up for all women. – Maya Angelou Fighting the male gaze, Asian stereotypes, and patriarchy, Lim Kim, aka Kim Ye-rim, is a revolution in the K-pop industry….
K-EVENT COVERAGE: 2026 K-FOOD FAIR IN DELHI
Writer: Riya Choudhary (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) The 2026 K-Food Fair was held on August 1 and 2, 2026, at Ambience Mall, Gurugram, by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation. The fair transformed into a vibrant celebration…
5 BEST SONGS OF MAMAMOO YOU MUST KNOW
Writer: Lavanya Sukumaran (Vadodara, Gujarat, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) In the past few years, K-pop Girl groups have gained immense recognition on international platforms be it VMAs, AMAs, or Billboard Hot Songs. Groups like BLACKPINK, TWICE, G-IDLE, NEW JEANS and FIFTY FIFTY have gained recognition. Picture Credit: WIKIPEDIA In contrast, none of…
K-Event Coverage: BTS ‘ARIRANG’ World Tour in Busan, South Korea
Writers: Aishwarya Khale (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) and Tejasri Sai Kavali (Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) On the occasion of BTS’s 13th debut anniversary, the ‘ARIRANG World Tour’ took over Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Korea for a two-day concert on 12th and 13th June 2026. This gave BTS ARMY…
K-Album Review: Hello by JOY (Red Velvet)
Writers: Khushi Sharma (Delhi, India) and Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) 2021 was an exciting year for the K-pop solo industry. Many new artists made their solo debut under different labels, including members from some of the most popular groups. This gave us an insight into the…
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…