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…
Category: K-Pop
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…
K-Song Review: For a While by Lee Joon-Gi
Writer: Priyanka Padala (Hyderabad, Telangana, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) On a rainy evening, sitting by the window, lost in your thoughts, everything around you begins to blur. You wonder whether it is the rain or the tears in your eyes that make the world look hazy. With the remembrance of that…
Who Is IU? The Journey of Korea’s Nation’s Little Sister
Writer: Khushi Vaid (Delhi, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Lee Ji-Eun (이지은), globally known by her stage name IU, was born on May 16, 1993, in the neighborhood of Songjeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea. IU (아이유) became interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry at a young age and began taking…
Wordplay in K-pop Songs That Will Impress You
Writer: Vedansh Varshney (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Songwriting in K-pop is truly underappreciated. The language barrier might hinder a non-native listener’s ability to understand a song’s message. The engaging audio and visuals are easier to consume, but somehow might make one overlook the lyrical components of a song. However, when you dive…
K-Event Coverage: EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon Concert in BANGKOK
Writers: Dr.Kawaljit Kaniathia (Gurdaspur, Punjab, India) and Riya Choudhary (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) After 7 years of anticipation, the Kings of K-pop EXO marked their return to Thailand with EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon in Bangkok, their sixth concert tour. Hosted at IMPACT Arena on 16th & 17th May, the silver ocean…
K-Press Release: Big Ocean Turns an Unexpected Goodbye Into a Love Letter With New Single “Make It up to You”
Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) Big Ocean, the world’s first deaf K-pop idol group, released their new digital single “Make It Up to You” on May 19. Written as a direct message to the fans they could not reach when their Europe Tour 2026 was unexpectedly cancelled, the track transforms distance and disappointment…
K-Event Coverage: BTS World Tour “ARIRANG” Day 1 in Tampa, Florida, USA
Writers: Maria Vega (Miami, Florida, USA) and Aishwarya Khale (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) After taking over Tokyo, the seven idols embarked on their next stop for their “ARIRANG” album tour, also known as “BTS World Tour ARIRANG.” The stadium in Tampa, Florida, was taken over by BTS ARMY for…