Namaste, India: Meet the K-pop creators who go all out for their desi fans

K-pop stars are wearing lehengas, dancing to Tauba Tauba, even singing in Malayalam. Just a little something for their powerful army of Indian fans

In July this year, when every dancer on Instagram was obsessing over Tauba Tauba, one fan showed his love from far, far away. In Seoul, South Korea, K-pop singer and content creator Aoora, put his own spin on the moves. He added steps from Bollywood songs Insha Allah (2007), Sheher Ki Ladki (1996), and Yaara O Yaara Milna Humara (1996). Fans loved it. “You’re a certified Indian now,” one of them commented. “Just give him an Aadhar card already,” said another.

K-pop singer Aoora says India feels more like home than Korea now. (INSTAGRAM/@AOORA69)

Aoora has been on Bigg Boss 17, collaborated with Indian singers, and celebrated Indian festivals. (INSTAGRAM/@AOORA69)

Pop artist and designer Mimi says fans request her to make dance Reels wearing Indian outfits. (INSTAGRAM/@MIMITHEDREAMER)

Fridayyy Hyungsun Ahn says his Korean fans are curious to know more about India. (INSTAGRAM/@FRIDAYYY)