K-Event Review: Birthday Celebration and Charity Event for BTS’ Jungkook

Shuchi Sharma, Indore, Madhya Pradesh In 2020, I joined the ranks of devoted BTS fans, known as ARMY, and over time, Jeon Jung-kook became more than just my bias; he became my inspiration. Living in a place where K-pop events were a rarity, the opportunity to volunteer for Hallyuism in Mumbai, specifically for Jungkook’s birthday,…

K-Interview: SUPAARWOMAN

Smiti Iyer, Delhi Supriya Joshi, also known as Supaarwoman is a writer and a stand-up comedian who has made her contributions to various web series featured on OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. She has also written multiple sketches for the comedy collective ‘AIB’, and is also a huge K-Pop/drama fan. She has also…

PVR Movie Experience- SUGA: Road to D-DAY and j-hope IN THE BOX

Anushree Taparia, New Delhi ‘SUGA: Road to D-DAY’ and ‘j-hope IN THE BOX’ were released in selected theaters in India on 17th June 2023. SUGA and j-hope are not just members of the world-renowned band BTS but they have also established themselves as successful solo artists carving their own identity with j-hope being the first…

K-POP INDIA CONTEST 2023: DELHI REGIONALS

Smiti Iyer and Tanishka Gupta, New Delhi The All-India K-Pop Contest, organized by the Korean Cultural Centre India, has been a prominent event for the past 13 years. Even amidst the challenging times prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the unwavering passion for K-Pop transcended all obstacles, proving that nothing can stop the influence of this…

K-Interview: Dr. Dwijisha Katkar, Author of Butterflies and Peppermint

Jasmine Khan, Dubai In a world where specialisation often defines our paths, it is rare to come across someone who defies the boundaries of conventional labels. Meet Dr. Dwijisha Katkar, who effortlessly weaves together different realms as a writer, doctor, poet, entrepreneur, and singer; embodying the epitome of versatility, seamlessly transitioning between these diverse fields…

The Purple Islands in South Korea

Ayushi Saxena, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh The Purple Islands? I know for a fact that at first the name may sound awkward but trust me when I tell you that South Korea has a place where everything you see is covered in purple colour. Picture Credits: Shinan County Located in the southwest side of South Korea,…

Korean Traditional Dance: Buchaechum

Anisha Nath, Kolkata, West Bengal I am sure that those who are reading this article surely have listened to K-Pop and watched music videos but did you know about the different kinds of Korean traditional dance forms which are also very beautiful and amazing? In this article, I will be talking about one of the…

WINTER BEAR INDIA launches Official Line Friends and BT21 Merch in India

Archana Goswami (Mumbai, Maharashtra) & Jasmine Khan (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh) Gone are the days when you had to struggle to find authentic and official K-merch in India. We are thrilled to announce that Winter Bear India Team has partnered with PLAY LINE Friends to open up six physical pop-up stores across India featuring the beloved…

K-pop Themed Café in Guwahati, India: Kalita Café

Eshani Bora, Guwahati, Assam When we think of going to a café to have a full-on K-pop experience in Guwahati, most people think of Kalita Café, located on the ground floor of Shoolin Grand Hotel in Rukmini Gaon, Guwahati, Assam. From walls dedicated to “Cherry Bomb” neon wall lights to pictures of many popular K-pop…