Interviewer: Deena Jasmine (Chikkmagaluru, Karnataka, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Meet Ryu Se-il, a South Korean actor whose work spans theatre, film and television. With a background in theatre, Ryu Se-il has explored characters and stories throughout his career. Ryu Se-il is also the co‑founder and executive director of Gongnori Club (공놀이클럽), also known…
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Jesa: The Tradition of Honoring Ancestors
Writer: Yashita Thakur (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) South Korea values tradition and respect, especially for those who came before us. Remembering and respecting ancestors is central to Korean culture. This remembrance is expressed through the tradition of Jesa (제사). Many of us have briefly encountered this practice while watching K-dramas, where families…
Obangsaek: How Five Colors Became the Blueprint of South Korean Culture
Writer: Sarah Patel (Pune, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) As you stand under the brightly colored, hand-painted eaves of an old Korean palace, your eyes naturally draw to the beautiful dance of five colors: blue, red, yellow, white, and black. These colors are hidden in the temple ceilings, flowing hanboks, and…
K-Interview: HUNDRED FINGERS
Interviewer: Nikhat Parveen (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) HUNDRED FINGERS is a 10-member South Korean manipulation magic project led by Yoo Hojin, built on the concept of many performers working as a single body. They perform a wide range of sleight of hand (kanna), choreography, music, visual staging, and Korean cultural elements with…
5 Must-Watch K-Dramas/Movies of Park Seo-joon
Writer: Bagmita Gogoi (Tinsukia, Assam, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) The South Korean sensation, Park Seo-joon, is widely known for his comedic and action-filled K-dramas. In 2023, he made his Hollywood debut as Prince Yan in the highly anticipated Marvel instalment titled “The Marvels.” He might be a new face in the West, but…
K-EVENT COVERAGE: 2026 K-FOOD FAIR IN DELHI
Writer: Riya Choudhary (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) The 2026 K-Food Fair was held on August 1 and 2, 2026, at Ambience Mall, Gurugram, by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation. The fair transformed into a vibrant celebration…
K-Folktale: The Story of Heung Bu and Nolbu
Writer: Karthiha Kamatchi (Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) The story of Heungbu and Nolbu (흥부와 놀부) is one of the most ancient Korean folktales and is widely known among all South Koreans. Heungbujeon (흥부전), which literally translates to ‘Tale of Heungbu’, was written during the late Joseon period. Many…
K-Book Review: “The Wings” by Yi Sang
Writer: Shivani Singh Chhaunkar (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Kim Hae-gyeong, known by his pen name Yi Sang, was born in 1910 and is one of the most prominent writers and a revolutionary figure of Modern Korean Literature. Though he was an architect by profession, he is well known for his short story…
Top K-Dramas Addressing Mental Health Issues
Writer: Isha Singh (Delhi, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) K-Dramas are cherished by people worldwide because of many reasons, like relatability with real-life experiences, a wide variety of plots, no lengthy format, and the ability to make a deeper impact on someone by either breaking stereotypes or giving a different perspective to see…
Wordplay in K-pop Songs That Will Impress You
Writer: Vedansh Varshney (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Songwriting in K-pop is truly underappreciated. The language barrier might hinder a non-native listener’s ability to understand a song’s message. The engaging audio and visuals are easier to consume, but somehow might make one overlook the lyrical components of a song. However, when you dive…