Writer: Vedansh Varshney (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) A renowned name in the K-pop industry, especially applauded for his graceful and captivating choreography and his artistic self-expression through his songs, Taemin has never failed to amaze us with his versatility and authenticity. Nine years into his solo career, he’s been giving us exquisite…
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….
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-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-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…
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’ Live Viewing From Goyang & Tokyo 2026
Writers: Neital Sharma (Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India) and Aishwarya Khale (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) The global phenomenon of BTS continues to redefine how fans experience music, and the ARIRANG Goyang and Japan Live Screening reflects this growing trend. By bringing a large-scale concert into cinema halls, the event offered a…