Diya Nair, Kochi, Kerala Every time our favorite group makes a comeback; along with great music, fancy music videos and dope choreography we also get a new concept and a plethora of new outfits and new fashion trends that impact whole of industry—whether it be SHINee’s coloured wide leg jeans with puddle hems or even…
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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…
Queen Heo Hwang-ok: The Connection Between India and Korea
Haarini Balasubramaniam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Queen Heo Hwang-ok was the first queen of Geumgwan Gaya, present-day Gimhae in Southeastern Korea. She was born in 33 A.D. in India and is the legendary queen mentioned in Samguk Yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms) in the 13th Century. In Korea, she is known to be a native…
WE ARE ONE EXO!!!
Preeti Patil, Mumbai, Maharashtra Debuted under SM Entertainment in 2012, a major turning point in the K-pop industry; EXO influenced and succoured fans all over the world. It was the first-ever group to introduce Chinese members in it. The group was initially of 12 members (SUHO, BAEKHYUN, Chanyeol, D.O., KAI, SEHUN, Kris Wu, LAY, Lu…
K-pop Idols Breaking Stereotypes
Isha Singh, New Delhi K-pop or Korean popular music has gained great popularity over the years and has been playing a crucial part in the growing Hallyu wave. But when someone hears the word K-pop, some deep-rooted perceptions engulf their minds. With the increasing popularity of Korean artists, the stereotypes associated with them are moderately…
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…
My Travel K-pop Playlist That Keeps My Anxieties At Bay
Ashley Kumar, New Delhi Music is the best companion. Especially when you have to commute all alone to college, work, gatherings, have a flight to catch, etc. I listen to music too during my commute to work via the Delhi Metro and it takes me 50 minutes to reach there. So naturally, I have a…
K-Drama Review: How Are U Bread
Suparna Mitra, Kolkata, West Bengal ‘How Are U Bread‘ is a South Korean-Chinese web drama released in 2020. It has a total of 5 episodes and the main genre of the drama is romance, fantasy, and food! The main cast includes EXO’s Suho (Kim Jun-myeon) as Han Do-woo and Lee Se-young as Noh Mi-rae. Plot…
Rising K-Fashion Trends Globally
Ayushi Saxena, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh In recent years, the “Hallyu wave” has taken the world by storm. South Korea and its culture have seen a large number of admirers across the globe all thanks to the talented artists who have managed to garner an audience outside their home country too. Due to this, various aspects…
The Masterpiece: ‘Delight’ by Baekhyun
Vidhi Gosain, New Delhi EXO‘s main vocalist, Byun Baek-hyun, has proven time and again that he has a diverse vocal range that fits any and every genre, and his 2nd mini album, ‘Delight’ is no exception. ‘Delight’ broke the record by becoming a million seller by a soloist after 19 years. There is no doubt…