Indian K-Pop Fans Go Wild as NOMAD Performs at All-India K-pop Contest 2025
New Delhi: The Korean Cultural Centre India in New Delhi hosted the grand finale of the All-India K-pop Contest 2025 on July 19, marking the 15th edition of this iconic event. The contest, which has become a cornerstone of Korean pop culture in India, drew participants from across the country, showcasing exceptional talent and passion for K-pop.
The top prize in the dance category was awarded to Delhi-based K-pop group ‘3plus4crew’ for their electrifying performance to ‘Super’ by Seventeen. In the vocal category, Shylee Preetam from Hyderabad won the top spot with her soulful rendition of ‘U & I’ by Ailee. The inaugural ‘rap’ category saw Riniya Taku from Itanagar emerge as the winner with her performance to ‘Backpacker’ by Zerobaseone. All three winners will participate ‘K-Pop World Festival’ in Changwon, South Korea, later this year.
The evening was made special by a scintillating performance by the upcoming K-pop boyband NOMAD, which traveled from Korea exclusively for the event. The group performed their hit tracks, including ‘No Pressure’, ‘California Love’, ‘Compare’, and ‘Carnival’, leaving the Indian K-pop fans thrilled. The members of NOMAD also interacted with their fans in a special ‘Fan Meeting’ session, learning some Hindi greetings and bonding with their Indian fans.
The All-India K-pop Contest providing a platform for young fans to express their passion and talent through K-pop music and dance.
Hwang Il Yong, Director of Korean Cultural Centre India, expressed his gratitude to the Indian fans for their unwavering support over the years. He emphasized that the contest has become a testament to the strong cultural bond between Korea and India, and he hopes that this bond will continue to grow stronger in the future.
