Interviewer: Deena Jasmine (Chikkmagaluru, Karnataka, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) In the world of K-pop production, some names stay behind the scenes but quietly shape the sound of an entire era. VENDORS is one of those creative forces. Built as a collaborative studio led by EL CAPITXN, the team has become known for its distinctive…
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K-Song Review: For a While by Lee Joon-Gi
Writer: Priyanka Padala (Hyderabad, Telangana, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) On a rainy evening, sitting by the window, lost in your thoughts, everything around you begins to blur. You wonder whether it is the rain or the tears in your eyes that make the world look hazy. With the remembrance of that…
Who Is IU? The Journey of Korea’s Nation’s Little Sister
Writer: Khushi Vaid (Delhi, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Lee Ji-Eun (이지은), globally known by her stage name IU, was born on May 16, 1993, in the neighborhood of Songjeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea. IU (아이유) became interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry at a young age and began taking…
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…
K-Event Coverage: EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon Concert in BANGKOK
Writers: Dr.Kawaljit Kaniathia (Gurdaspur, Punjab, India) and Riya Choudhary (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) After 7 years of anticipation, the Kings of K-pop EXO marked their return to Thailand with EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon in Bangkok, their sixth concert tour. Hosted at IMPACT Arena on 16th & 17th May, the silver ocean…
K-Album Review: The Name Chapter: FREEFALL by TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT)
Writer: Neyna Nayak (Berhampur, Odisha, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) TOMORROW X TOGETHER (투모로우바이투게더) also known as TXT comprises of 5 members including Choi Soo-bin (최수빈), Choi Yeon-jun (최연준), Choi Beom-gyu (최범규), Kang Tae-hyun (강태현), Huening Kai (휴닝카이) under Big Hit Music which is part of HYBE Labels. Soo-bin is the leader of…
K-Event Coverage: XOXO PLANET#9: A Multi-City Event Celebrating EXO’s 14th Anniversary
Writer: Riya Choudhary (Delhi, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) In the month of April, EXO-Ls, the fans of EXO, also known as Kings of K-pop, came together to celebrate the group’s 14th Debut Anniversary. Ms. Umang Goel, founder of Insway Events, organized XOXO PLANET#9, a multi-city event to gather the EXO-Ls and…
K-Press Release: KOCCA K-Content Creators Opening Ceremony Kicks Off India–Korea Creative Collaboration
Writers: Mehak Kathuria (Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India) and Indu Sharma (Gurgaon, Haryana, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency) drives the global growth of South Korea’s creative industries, championing everything from K-dramas and films to music, animation, gaming, and digital content. As a government-affiliated organization, KOCCA advances Korean storytelling…
K-Song Review: N.O by BTS
Writer: Shweta (Delhi, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) Whenever I hear any BTS song from 2013-2016 or hear anyone talk about them, there’s always one thought that comes to my mind, “I hope this gets the same hype as the BTS songs that are released recently”. Picture Credit: WALLPAPERS.COM I always think about…
K-Event Coverage: All India K-Pop Grand Championship 2026: A Spotlight on K-Dream Stage
Writer: Pratyusha Dash (Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanthan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) The atmosphere was electric as audiences witnessed one of the biggest K-culture events ever held in India. The All India K-pop Grand Championship: K-Dream Stage featured not only influencers and K-pop idols but also prominent figures from the South Korean…