Writer: Vedansh Varshney (Delhi, India) Editor: Khushi Vaid (Delhi, India) Experimental music has made a significant impact on the K-pop scene in recent years. When I mention ‘experimental,’ I’m talking about songs that challenge our typical expectations of what a song should sound like. These tracks surprise us by deviating from traditional song structures, incorporating…
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K-Interview: Dailog (Singer, Songwriter, and Producer)
Interviewer: Deena Jasmine (Chikkmagaluru, Karnataka, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) From beats to spotlight, Dailog is proving that music is his true dialogue with the world. From K-pop stages to K-drama soundtracks, Dailog’s fingerprints are all over the music scene. The South Korean singer-songwriter and producer has worked on more than a…
5 Best Songs of Red Velvet You Must Know
Writer: Poorva Lele (Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) From the “RED” pop genre music and “VELVET” R&B and ballads, Red Velvet’s diverse discography, euphonious vocals and visuals have attracted fans and audiences since 2014. The 5-member group has captivated and charmed audiences by following music trends while also having a…
K-Event Review: SMTOWN LIVE 2025 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE] in L.A
Writers: Riya Choudhary (Delhi, India), Aishwarya Ravichandran (Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India), and Karina Giselle Villarreal (Raymondville, Texas, USA) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) SMTOWN LIVE 2025: The Culture, the Future is a commemorative concert tour celebrating SM Entertainment’s 30th anniversary. SMTOWN LIVE was held on 11th May 2025 at Dignity Health Sports Park…
K-Interview: Mike Daley (Songwriter And Producer)
Interviewer: Deena Jasmine, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh Mike Daley is a multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer whose music knows no borders—born and raised in Chicago, now based in Los Angeles. Mike Daley has worked with many K-pop and international artists such as ENHYPEN, NCT 127, NCT, SHINEE, WAVY, STRAYKIDS, HWASA,…
K-Interview: Andy Love (Songwriter, Music Producer and Vocal Arranger)
Andy Love is a renowned songwriter, music producer, and vocal arranger who has made significant contributions to the K-pop and J-pop music scene. His impressive collaborations with top artists and his creative process behind iconic songs have established him as a powerhouse in the music industry. Through this interview, he gives us the insights in the industry as continues to shape the future of music with innovative projects and collaborations.
K-Interview: Songwriter and Producer Carlyle Fernandes
Kaamaakshi Bhat, Zirakpur, Punjab Carlyle Fernandes is a Swedish-Indian songwriter and producer who has worked with several K-pop artists such as SUPERKIND, ASTRO, THE BOYZ, KINGDOM, Red Velvet, TRENDZ and many more. His songs have reached #1 on Billboard Music Charts and have sold Multi-Platinum. First of all, thank you so much to Carlyle Fernandes…
My Travel K-pop Playlist That Keeps My Anxieties At Bay
Ashley Kumar, New Delhi Music is the best companion. Especially when you have to commute all alone to college, work, gatherings, have a flight to catch, etc. I listen to music too during my commute to work via the Delhi Metro and it takes me 50 minutes to reach there. So naturally, I have a…
Rising K-Fashion Trends Globally
Ayushi Saxena, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh In recent years, the “Hallyu wave” has taken the world by storm. South Korea and its culture have seen a large number of admirers across the globe all thanks to the talented artists who have managed to garner an audience outside their home country too. Due to this, various aspects…
KOREAN CULTURE AS SOFT POWER
Abhishek Sharma, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh The term soft power was coined by US scholar Joseph Nye in the 1980s, which meant the ability of a country to persuade or co-opt others to do what it wants without force or coercion. It was just another way to look at the idea of influencing states in the…