In K-pop, most idols are from East Asian countries: South Korea, Japan or China.
However, as K-pop expands across the world, several agencies have also tried to reach neighboring South Asian countries, especially India. Here are some:
Priyanka Majumdar
Hi everyone! I’m preparing for my new music as a solo artist here with Beyond Ent. Korea & Siete Music as music promoter. I know you’ve been waiting a long time and I’m so grateful for all your love, support and patience! See you…. Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/AhX7SfOpUe
— Priyanka_프이양카 (@Priyanka_India7) March 23, 2023
Born in Guwahati, Assam, India, Priyanka was initially known in the music scene after promoting in Korea as a former member of the international group Z-Girls.
After separating from the team, she went solo under the agency Beyond Ent Korea.
THE SYRIAN OF BLACKSWAN
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In 2022, Sriya Lenka made history as the first Indian idol to join a K-pop group. She became the maknae of BLACKSWAN after 5 years of training.
Air of X:IN
Born in Kerala and raised in Mumbai, Aria is the second Indian to debut in a girl group. She went to Korea to pursue her dreams after becoming a fan of the global boy group, BTS.
Lara from KATSEYE
Lara is ethnically Indian (Tamil Nadu), but was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.
In 2024, she debuted as a member of HYBE’s multinational girl group KATSEYE, which technically follows the K-pop system.
Kwon Hyeop
Kwon Hyeop first became famous among fans after joining the second season of Mnet’s “Produce 101” under Maroo Entertainment.
Although he failed to debut, he became a member of the boy group WAKER under Howling Entertainment in January this year.
His nationality is Korean, but according to some rumors he is half Indian. It attracted attention for its resemblance to BTS V.
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