K-Pop in India

For the first time, K-pop in India Podcast turns the spotlight on the people, conversations and developments shaping the Indian K-pop ecosystem.

With Weverse Con Festival India coming up in March 2027, we got the opportunity to be part of the excitement early on by hosting two special events: the HYBE Secret Party and the Weverse Con Festival India Lineup Announcement Party.

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of these experiences and get into the bigger conversation around K-pop in India. From the growing fandom and live event culture to the opportunities, challenges and people building this ecosystem, we explore what is happening on the ground and what the future could look like.

This is a conversation about more than just the next big festival. It's about the growing presence of K-pop in India and the ecosystem taking shape around it.

Welcome to K-pop in India. 🇮🇳💜

September is packed, so we’re catching up on everything happening across K-pop — from Jungkook’s latest Calvin Klein campaign and what it says about his global brand presence, to the latest BTS tour information and everything ARMY needs to keep an eye on.

We’re also bringing the conversation closer to home with the latest K-pop news from India, fandom updates, events, and what’s happening in the Indian K-pop ecosystem.

From BTS and Jungkook to the stories shaping K-pop in India, this is your September catch-up — Keeping Up With K-pop style. 🎧💜

Is India finally becoming a serious destination for global music?

In this episode, we unpack the growing possibility of SEVENTEEN bringing their concert to India — and what it could mean for the country's live music ecosystem. We also get into Jungkook, the latest developments around the final leg of BTS's US tour, and what these global superstar moments tell us about India's appetite for K-pop.

But the bigger question is: what happens to HYBE in India from here?

Are Indian fans ready for more global artists, bigger tours, and stadium-scale experiences? Is India finally becoming a market that international artists can't ignore — or are we still missing something?

From SEVENTEEN and Jungkook to the future of fandom, touring and live entertainment in India, we break down where HYBE is going next.

KATSEYE has been pushing the boundaries of what a global girl group can look like — and their journey could offer some interesting clues about what comes next for HYBE India.

In this episode, we look at what KATSEYE is doing right now: their positioning, music, content strategy, fandom building, global identity, and the way they sit between K-pop and the wider global pop industry. More importantly, we explore what their success could mean for the upcoming HYBE India girl group and the space they could potentially create for a new generation of Indian artists.

Can HYBE India build on the global girl-group model while creating something that feels distinctly Indian? And what lessons — and potential pitfalls — can we take from KATSEYE?

Keeping Up With K-pop — breaking down the music, fandom and industry shaping the next era of K-pop and global pop.

What does the latest Luminate Midyear Report actually tell us about the state of K-pop?

In this episode, we break down the report through a specifically K-pop lens — looking beyond the headlines and into the numbers behind K-pop’s global performance. From streaming and album consumption to physical sales, artist rankings, fan behaviour, and K-pop’s position within the wider global music market, we unpack what the data really means.

We also look at where K-pop is growing, where the industry may be facing challenges, and what these trends could mean for artists, labels, fandoms, and the future of K-pop globally.

Keeping Up With K-pop — where we go beyond the headlines to understand the industry behind the music.

We’re finally back with Keeping Up With K-pop! 🎙️💜

After a much-needed break with a lot of changes, we’re catching up on everything we’ve missed — because K-pop definitely did not slow down while we were away.

From new music and major artist moves to brand partnerships, fandom moments, industry news and everything else that had K-pop Twitter talking, we’re unpacking the stories you need to know.

Think of this episode as your K-pop catch-up session — whether you’ve been keeping up with every headline or completely lost track while we were gone.

So grab your headphones, settle in, and let’s get back to keeping up with K-pop.

Whether you're attending your very first BTS concert or you're a seasoned ARMY getting ready for the ARIRANG World Tour, this episode is your ultimate guide to concert etiquette.

We're breaking down the unwritten rules every fan should know—from respecting the artists and fellow concertgoers to mastering fan chants, using your ARMY Bomb responsibly, filming without blocking someone's view, queue etiquette, venue safety, and everything in between. A great concert isn't just about seeing BTS—it's about creating an unforgettable experience together.

So before you grab your lightstick and head to the stadium, tune in as we share practical tips, common mistakes to avoid, and the little acts of kindness that make the BTS fandom so special.

Whether you're a baby ARMY or a concert veteran, this episode will help you make the most of every moment—while making sure everyone around you can too.

💜 Because the best concerts happen when every ARMY looks out for one another.

It's time to catch up on everything that happened in K-pop! 🎙️

In this episode of Keeping Up with K-pop, we're breaking down the biggest stories making headlines this week—from the buzz around the viral Ateez's track Bad, to Jungkook's latest global brand ambassadorship, and the internet's newest obsession: BTS Oreo.

As always, we go beyond the headlines to discuss what these moments mean for fans, the industry, and the ever-evolving world of K-pop.

Whether you're here for the news, the conversations, or just trying to keep up with everything happening in the fandom, we've got you covered.

Tune in and let's catch up on K-pop—one headline at a time.

Season 3 is here—and we're starting from the very beginning.

With millions of new people discovering BTS and K-pop, there's never been a better time to answer the question: "Where do I even start?"

In this episode of K-pop for Dummies, we break down the language of K-pop—from what an idol, bias, bias wrecker, comeback, trainee, maknae, and fan chant actually mean, to how the industry works behind the scenes.

Whether you're here because of BTS, the FIFA World Cup halftime show, a friend who finally convinced you to listen to K-pop, or you're just curious about what all the hype is about, this episode is your beginner's guide to understanding one of the biggest music industries in the world.

No gatekeeping. No judgment. Just everything we wish someone had explained to us when we first became fans.

Welcome to K-pop. Let's start here.

May was genuinely one of the craziest months for K-pop fans in India — and we’re breaking ALL of it down in this episode of Keeping Up With K-pop 🎙️

From experiencing the HYBE India Pop-Up Park in Mumbai, meeting future auditionees, and seeing the growing K-pop community up close… to screaming our lungs out at the BTS Tokyo concert live screening in theatres — this episode is basically a time capsule of what K-pop fandom in India looked like this month.

We’re also covering the biggest K-pop news, comebacks, announcements, industry conversations, fandom moments, and everything that had the community talking throughout May.

If you wanted one episode that captures the chaos, excitement, emotions, and evolution of K-pop this month — this is it 💜