Writer: Vedansh Varshney (Delhi, India) Editor: Khushi Vaid (Delhi, India) Experimental music has made a significant impact on the K-pop scene in recent years. When I mention ‘experimental,’ I’m talking about songs that challenge our typical expectations of what a song should sound like. These tracks surprise us by deviating from traditional song structures, incorporating…
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K-Album Review: Drama by Aespa
Writer: Devyani Segan (Delhi, India) Editor: Divya Sonawane (Pune, Maharashtra, India) “Oh my gosh! Don’t you know I’m a savage?” Aespa made their much-awaited comeback with Drama on November 10, 2023. The girl group debuted in 2020 under SM Entertainment with the song Black Mamba. The song was a record-breaker, becoming the most-viewed debut music…
MMTG Korean Variety Show
Writer: Pragya Brigit Indwar (Ranchi, Jharkhand, India) Editor: Divya Sonawane (Pune, Maharashtra, India) Indian readers, we’re all familiar with The Kapil Sharma Show—a popular comedy program where Bollywood artists promote their upcoming movies or songs. Now, imagine a Korean version of that, with quirky humor, celebrity interviews, and loads of feel-good moments. Enter MMTG—a Korean…
All India K-Pop Contest 2025: Delhi Regionals
Writer: Bharti Ratra (Delhi, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) The Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI) — the cultural arm of the South Korean embassy in India— has been at the head of promoting K-pop and South Korean traditional culture, language, and art across India through various events, workshops, and film screenings. On…
K-Event Review: SMTOWN LIVE 2025 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE] in L.A
Writers: Riya Choudhary (Delhi, India), Aishwarya Ravichandran (Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India), and Karina Giselle Villarreal (Raymondville, Texas, USA) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) SMTOWN LIVE 2025: The Culture, the Future is a commemorative concert tour celebrating SM Entertainment’s 30th anniversary. SMTOWN LIVE was held on 11th May 2025 at Dignity Health Sports Park…
K-Interview: CHILLER (Composer and Songwriter)
Interviewed by: Deena Jasmine, Chikmagalur, Karnataka Edited by: Jayati Bhardwaj, Delhi Meet CHILLER (Kim Kang-san), a multi-talented songwriter, composer, and key member of the renowned music production team VENDORS. CHILLER has established himself as a creative powerhouse, with an impressive lineup of works with groups such as ENHYPEN, ZEROBASEONE, NCT, PAUL KIM, NAUGHTYBOI, GIDLE, aespa,…
K-Interview: Val Del Prete (Songwriter and Vocal Producer)
Kaamaakshi Bhat, Zirakpur, Punjab and Deena Jasmine, Chikmagalur, Karnataka Step into the vibrant world of Val Del Prete, a multi-platinum songwriter and vocal producer who contributed to the creation of over 9 million records. From crafting double million sellers with ZEROBASEONE, achieving a triple platinum release with aespa and two double platinum hits with TWICE….
K-Interview: Songwriter & Topliner Jessica Pierpoint
Kaamaakshi Bhat, Zirakpur, Punjab Jessica Pierpoint is a Platinum Selling K-pop songwriter, topliner, and vocalist from Liverpool, UK who has worked with artists such as ITZY, FIFTY FIFTY, and PURPLE KISS. She is 24 years old and currently based in Seoul, South Korea where she works with her team and new publishing company, INHOUSE Music…
K-Interview: Charlotte Wilson
Kaamaakshi Bhat, Zirakpur, Punjab First of all, we would like to thank songwriter and music producer, Charlotte Wilson, so much for taking out time for this interview on behalf of our Hallyuism Team. Here’s an excerpt from the interview that took place with her: Could you please give a brief introduction to our readers? I’ve…
The Fourth Generation of K-Pop: The Next Level
Chhavi Sharma, Surat, Gujarat: Roughly starting from 2018, the K-pop industry saw the emergence of the fourth generation of K-Pop. Being influenced by their seniors, the fourth generation artists have not disappointed either. Instead, they have left no stone unturned to prove themselves in terms of singing, choreography and concepts. Groups like Ateez, Stray Kids, TXT, Treasure, ENHYPEN, CRAVITY, and The Boyz have already climbed their way up to become one of the top boy groups of this generation. ITZY, Loona, (G)I-DLE, and Everglow are some of the top girl groups dominating this generation along with Aespa and Weeekly.