K-Interview: Jo Gwang-il (Rapper and Songwriter)

Interviewer: Deena Jasmine (Chikkmagaluru, Karnataka, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) Jo Gwang-il is one of the fastest-rising names in Korean hip-hop. Born in Gwangju, he made his official debut in 2019 and quickly caught attention with his sharp delivery and unique flow. His breakthrough came with the 2020 single “Acrobat”, a track…

Indian and Korean Culture: Surprising Similarities You Might Not Know

Writers: Pratyusha Dash (Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India) & Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Have you ever found yourself deep into a K-drama, only to realise a few scenes or actions feel strangely close to home? It turns out that the two Asian countries we love so…

K-Interview: Lukas Costas (Executive Producer and Songwriter)

Interviewer: Deena Jasmine (Chikkmagaluru, Karnataka, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) From the first beat to the final mix, certain artists just put a stamp on everything they touch. One of them is “Lukas Costas.” His music journey began with humble beginnings and has since involved working with artists in both K-pop and…

K-Drama Review: Suspicious Partner

Writer: Andrea Fernandez (Kollam, Kerala, India) Editor: Divya Sonawane (Pune, Maharashtra, India) Some actors entertain you, and some quietly stay with you. Ji Chang-wook belongs to the latter for me. Watching Suspicious Partner felt less like watching a character and more like witnessing someone breathe vulnerability, strength, and warmth into every frame. Suspicious Partner is…

K-Event Coverage: Taehyung’s Cup Sleeve Event 2025

Writer: Nishaa Ghosh (Delhi, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) On December 28th, ARMYs gathered at GOT TEA, Punjabi Bagh, Delhi, to celebrate Kim Taehyung’s 30th birthday. The cosy and dreamy cupsleeves event was organised by Ms. June Rose and Ms. Srishti, as a homage to BTS’s V, also known as Kim Taehyung….

Kingdom Legendary War

Writer: Suhasini Singh (Pune, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) Kingdom, the battle among six trending boybands: IKON, SF9, Ateez, Straykids, Theboyz and BtoB is known as the male counterpart of Queendom. It is the sequel of ‘Road to Kingdom’, hence the winner team (TheBoyz) secured place in this show.  Picture Credit: IMDb…

K-Event Coverage: Matcha X Dak: K-Rave Night 2025 at Seoul Dak, Koramangala, Bengaluru

Writers: Keertana Gowda (Bengaluru, Karnataka, India), Piki Nath (Bengaluru, Karnataka, India), and Aishwarya Khale (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) An evening engulfed with food, creativity, music, and excitement at Seoul Dak in Koramangala, Bengaluru. It was an event organized by MumbaiBts with Seoul Dak on 21st December, 2025, promising a…

From Summer to Winter: 3 Best Seasonal Korean Dishes

Writer: Amratha C.S. (Delhi, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) As someone who has had my fair share of trying out diverse South Korean dishes over the past eight years, I have compiled a comprehensive list of my favorites that pair perfectly with the main seasons in India. Honestly? I love my food…

K-Event Coverage: Big Ocean Winter Concert – HEARTSIGN in PARIS 2025

Writers: Riya Choudhary (Delhi, India) & Sabrina Soogrim (Paris, France) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Big Ocean, the first hard-of-hearing South Korean group, held their Winter Concert, HEARTSIGN, in Paris, France, on Dec 7, 2025. It was an immersive show with the additional title,‘ When Hands Sing, Hearts Answer,‘ delivering a strong message that music…

K-Drama Review: L.U.C.A – The Beginning

Writer: Andrea Fernandez (Kollam, Kerala, India) Editor: Divya Sonawane (Pune, Maharashtra, India) L.U.C.A- The Beginning is a thriller, action, and supernatural-based drama. The drama narrates the story of a man who possesses supernatural power and tries to find his past, and there are people who are chasing after him in order to acquire his power….