Korean Wave: 7 Korean Things We Love

Anything Korean has become the No 1 choice for us Indians of late. We are addicted to umpteen things coming out of the Land of The Morning Calm. Be it K-pop, kimchi or Squid Game.

 

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Boba, Bibimbap, Bingsu...

K-dishes have charmed their way into our lives -- fried chicken, kimchi, egg drop sandwiches. Gochujang, the curious little jar of fermented chilli mix -- vital to Korean cooking -- is taking pride of place next to garam masala.

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K-Pop

Melt-your-heart Indian melodies remain our fave. But today’s youth prefers thumping beats of BTS et al and can even sing in Korean. The genre is much more than a playlist...

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K-Dramas We Binge Watch

Crash Landing On You, My ID is Gangnam Beauty, gripping Squid Game pull you into a world where emotions run deep, plots take unexpected turns & on a 'just one more episode' roll.

 

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Beauty, The Korean Way

Their fun, spa-like skincare routines have flipped the global beauty scene on its head. The goal? Skin so clear it shines like glass via simple, restorative methods, products in playful packaging.

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K-Drama And K-Pop Dressing

South Korea’s expressive street fashion is having its moment. Comfy but it ain't careless. Trendy, fluid yet personal. Oversized. Bold. Slip dresses, baby doll fare. Sneakers.

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Game On, Korea-Style

The PUBG craze, a product of South Korea's $6.77 billion gaming market is still going strong in India. The country's fierce gaming culture is influencing the world big time, India too.

 

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Tech Gizmos

From soph smartphones to any kind of electronic gadget, Korea is a slick tech wonderland boasting brands that have become Indian household names.

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