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4 Kolkata schoolgirls left home to meet K-Pop band BTS in Seoul, rescued in Delhi
May 03, 2026 3:29 pm
The police scanned CCTV footage from Howrah Station, which confirmed the four girls had traveled to Delhi.
Blackpink's Jisoo denies ties to brother accused of sexual assault; agency issues statment
April 21, 2026 5:20 pm
Mentioning that Jisoo began her trainee life at an early age, her agency's attorney stated that she has had no involvement in or knowledge of her brother's private affairs.
From cult films to folk music, how BTS nod to Korean culture in their album ‘Arirang’
April 16, 2026 7:34 am
The new BTS album comes amid recent debates on what constitutes K-pop. With the title referring to a Korean folk song, the group has chosen to include several overt references to Korean history and culture.
With 2 Oscar wins, how ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ charted a path to mainstream success
March 18, 2026 8:25 pm
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ follows a fictional Korean girl group called Huntrix, as they lead double lives fighting demons. How did it become Netflix’s most-watched film and earn critical acclaim along the way?
Seoul mates for life: Inside India's love affair with K-drama and BTS
February 14, 2026 6:50 pm
From BTS and Blackpink to Netflix hits like Squid Game, the Korean Wave in India has grown into a cultural phenomenon. This article explores how K-Pop, K-Drama and Korean trends are reshaping India’s entertainment landscape.
The K-Pop Ecosystem: Why millions of Indian children are finding emotional safety in Hallyu
February 13, 2026 12:30 pm
Why Indian children and teens are forming powerful one-sided bonds with K-pop stars
Why I became a K-Drama fan: They are an emotional shelter in a fractured world
February 07, 2026 1:14 pm
K-dramas redefined masculinity on screen. They presented an idea of a hero that was not traditional but immensely desirable. For someone like me, who had written them off over their androgynous looks, K-dramas allowed me to get over my preconceived notions and realise that the plunge after all was worth it
K-pop might win at the Grammys for the first time
February 01, 2026 2:09 pm
Grammys 2026: Songs released by K-pop artistes — or K-pop-adjacent artistes — have received nominations in the big four categories for the first time.
Father comforts crying daughter as BTS omits India from 2026 tour: ‘Give me their phone number’
January 20, 2026 4:40 pm
Many fans said the video helped them cope with their own disappointment over the BTS tour, while others praised the bond between the father and his daughter.
China This Week | US report on Chinese military, lagging industrial profitability, and K-pop’s potential return to China
December 28, 2025 8:30 pm
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we look at China’s defence strategy, its industrial growth in the latter half of 2025, and the defence angle in China souring on K-pop.
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