Written By: Pragya Brigit Indwar, Ranchi, Jharkhand Edited by: Pooja Vishwanathan, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh K-dramas are like those tasty-looking Ramyeon. Hot and piping. Once you slurp them, you just can’t get enough of it. And so are these five picks. K-dramas never cease to amaze us with their stellar cast and amazing storylines. We’ve seen…
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5 Historical K-dramas You Must Watch on Netflix
Bagmita Gogoi , Tinsukia, Assam Do you fancy historical K-dramas? Does your delulu heart long for fantasy-filled periodic dramas? Then here is the solulu for your next binge-watching marathon on Netflix. Check out some of the best historical Korean Dramas here: Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016) This coming-of-age story set in the sixth-century Silla…
A Sneak Peek into Sageuk (Historical K-Dramas)
Haarini Angappan Balasubramaniam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu The historical genre of films and dramas in Korea is usually known as Sageuk. The word ‘Sageuk’ contains two characters Sa and Geuk. Sa means history and Geuk means theatre play. The Korean television industry produces a variety of historical dramas varying from Goguryeo in the 1st century to…
K-Interview: NASCHENKA (Korean Jewellery Brand)
Deena Jasmine, Chikmagalur, Karnataka Introducing Kim Soung-eun, the visionary responsible for NASCHENKA (나스첸카), a Korean jewellery brand that has made a lasting impact on the worlds of entertainment and fashion. Kim’s designs have gained her a strong reputation, as they have been featured in many Korean period dramas and movies. Additionally, her creations have become…
11 Must Visit Places in South Korea to Re-live your K-drama Dreams
Pratyusha Dash, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh K-dramas have become a household name and South Korea is every Hallyu lover’s paradise, so to cure your wanderlust hunger, we have curated some iconic K-drama locations to add to your bucket list and re-live that K-drama magic. Namsan Seoul Tower Featured in: Boys over flowers, True Beauty, A…
K-Event: KHIGH Summer Camp
Nikhat Parveen (New Delhi), Riya Choudhary (New Delhi), Kaamaakshi Bhat (Zirakpur, Punjab), Shruti Mishra (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh), Sriadita Emani (Hyderabad, Telangana): Summer Camp? Yes! you heard it right!! In this gloomy pandemic phase, the one essence of summer that we all were missing was to attend a Summer Camp. Fortunately, KHIGH, came up with a digital event called KHIGH Summer Camp. KHIGH is an independent entertainment platform providing coverage of Korean pop and culture related events, news, and trends in India. This event was designed to give the K-lovers an amazing experience to enjoy the Hallyu filled summer in the form of exclusive Fanmeets, workshops, educational content, games, activities, hangout and talent shows.
The Korean Society during the Joseon Dynasty
Devitt Khuallalmuan Ngaihte, Imphal, Manipur: In the present context, the term ‘society’ refers to a group of individuals involved in social interactions having a common collective interest, language, culture and traditions. Order and hierarchy and the demand to meet expectations of the society has framed the Korean society since time immemorial. It emphasized on family values, hierarchy between classes, older and younger people. South Koreans are hardworking, and the country has undergone profound economic developments and transformations in such a brief span of time. This article details the drastic transitions that took place in the Korean society at the start of the Joseon Dynasty.