K-Event Review: Stray Kids World Tour <dominATE> in Los Angeles

Writers: Riya Choudhary (Delhi, India) and Aishwarya Ravichandran (Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) The Global icon, Stray Kids, an 8-member K-pop group under JYP Entertainment, dominated the hearts of American Stays with their sold-out concerts in Los Angeles. They ignited the stage with their highly anticipated world tour concert…

K-Event Review: Ok Taecyeon sweeTY OKCAT’s Happy Valentine’s Day Fan meeting

Writers: Ten Olya, Anseong, (South Korea), Chailsi Yadav, Jiya Gupta, (Delhi, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh Versatile actor and singer Ok Taec-yeon recently held a fan meeting named sweeTY OKCAT’s Happy Valentine’s Day in February on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. The event took place at Ilchi Art Hall on February 15 and…

Korean Entertainment Company Cafeterias and Cafés

Abhilasha Rawat, Pune, Maharashtra Ever wondered what idols and trainees eat while signed by an entertainment company? Do they eat instant food, Korean food or continental food? In recent years many entertainment companies have opened their cafeteria and café! While many are exclusive to artists, trainees and staff, some are open to the public to…

Jackson Wang: The Magic Man

Nikita Punia, Mumbai, Maharashtra Imagine that you practised for this one sport so hard since the age of seven and went on to achieve international feats in it and at the end of it all decided you wanted to become a singer. That would mean leaving something you have been doing for years to venture…

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…

K-Song Review: If You Do by GOT7

Riya Rawat, Noida, Uttar Pradesh The song “If you do” by GOT7 produced under the JYP label was released on 28th September 2015. If you follow GOT7, this song will make you appreciate their wholesome journey from 2015 to 2022. The members have changed completely in terms of their styling including makeup, hair, costumes, and…

K-Album Review: Flight Log Departure by GOT7

Shraddha Gupta, New Delhi GOT7, a 7-members group comprising JB (leader), Jin-young, Mark, Jackson, Young-jae, BamBam and Yugyeom was formed under JYP, and debuted on January 16th, 2014. The group released their 5th mini album Flight Log: Departure on 21st March 2016 which is also the first installment of their FLIGHT LOG Series. This album aimed to capture the feeling of ‘being free’ and ‘exploring one’s colours.’ The album was packed with a total of 8 tracks with…

K-Song Review: You Calling My Name by GOT7

Riya Rawat, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Song “You calling my name” by GOT7 (Album – Call my name) produced under the JYP label was released on 4th November 2019 and since then it has gotten more than 128 million plays on YouTube. One of the most famous songs of the group GOT7 showcases the members singing…

K-Album Review: GOT7’s Flight Log: Turbulence

Shraddha Gupta, New Delhi GOT7, is a seven-member group with Jay B, Mark, Jin-young, Jackson, Young-jae, BamBam and Yugyeom. The group released their 2nd full album, which was also the second instalment for their Flight Log Trilogy, under JYP Entertainment on September 27, 2016. This album showcases 13 songs and is a complete package with a wonderful mixture of songs where…

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.