Writer: Mansi Bisht (Delhi, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) “Life is filled with all kinds of metaphors. Interpretation is solely up to the receiver. There are no right answers. Viva la vida. Long Live Life!” This quote from Twinkling Watermelon speaks a lot to me when I think of this drama. Picture Credit:…
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Best K-Dramas Adapted From Webtoons
Writer: Pragyanshree Mishra (Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) K-Dramas have become a worldwide phenomenon and have garnered a global audience. Fans watch them for their amazing storylines, dazzling star casts, and plots that keep one hooked until the very end. K-Dramas based on Webtoons (episodic digital comics) gained popularity in…
THE THREE KINGDOMS OF KOREA
Writer: Chhavi Sharma (Surat, Gujarat, India) Editor: Arpita Jena ( Baripada, Odisha, India) Just as the topic says, the three Kingdoms are an acronym for the three kingdoms (57 BC—668 AD), namely Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, which were formed by controlling the peninsula and Manchuria until the consolidation of Silla in 676 AD. In 698,…
5 Places You Must-Visit in Pyeongchang
Writer: Priya Pailkar (Dombivli, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Divya Sonawane (Pune, Maharashtra, India) Pyeongchang, located in the Taebaek Mountains of South Korea’s Gangwon-do Province, is known as the birthplace of Korean skiing and is often called the “Alps of Korea.” It’s a go-to destination for winter sports and famously hosted the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games….
HYBE Expands Global Footprint With New Subsidiary Office in India
Writer & Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) HYBE enters India: A Cultural Remix Beyond K-pop What happens when one of Korea’s biggest entertainment empires sets its sights on India? The worldwide sound of K-pop is about to take a desi turn in an unexpected plot twist. In a bold and unprecedented move signaling…
K-Book Review: Untold Night and Day by Bae Suah
Writer: Jayati Bhardwaj (Delhi, India) Editor: Divya Sonawane (Pune, Maharashtra, India) Untold Night and Day (알려지지 않은 밤과 하루), written by Bae Suah (배수아), was initially published in 2013 and was later translated by Deborah Smith and published worldwide in 2020. It is a surrealist narrative that is multi-layered with numerous symbols. It explores magical…
Popular Myths of South Korea You Must Know
Writer: Suparna Mitra (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Editor: Tahoora Charfare (Fahaheel, Kuwait) “Mythology is like Gravity, inconvenient with time, but necessary for Cohesion.” – Elizabeth Janeway. Every culture imagines its culture in a different way, which is why myths are also different in every culture. In historical K-Dramas, K-Movies, we have heard of many myths…
Unification of 3 Kingdoms Under Silla
Writer: Khushi Vaid (Delhi, India) Editor: Tahoora Charfare (Fahaheel, Kuwait) Unified Silla The Unified Silla Kingdom (668–935) was the first dynasty to rule the entire Korean peninsula. Silla used the assistance of the Chinese T’ang Dynasty to finally defeat its rivals and form a unified Korean state after centuries of battles with the other states…
Top Vegetarian Restaurants in South Korea
Written by: Devyani Segan, Delhi Edited by: Pooja Vishwanathan, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh Indulge in the best vegetarian dishes and explore the chef d’oeuvre of South Korea through these marvellous restaurants. South Korea is a paradise for people who love and breathe spicy Asian food. The craze for authentic Korean food and traditional dishes has increased…
Must Visit Theme Parks in South Korea
Written by: Rupali Teresa Kujur, Ranchi, Jharkhand Edited By: Khushi Vaid, Delhi Visit these five incredible theme parks for an adventure unlike any other and get ready for an exhilarating rollercoaster ride. South Korea is a popular tourist destination for international tourists due to the widespread popularity and appeal of K-Pop and K-Dramas. However, the…