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Parents in Kashmir Worry That K-pop’s Influence Will Lead to Cultural Erasure. Teens Are Fully Embracing the Hallyu Wave

There is a place in Kashmir, called Srinagar, known as Zero Bridge, that connects the residency road area directly to Rajbagh. Rajbagh is a bustling hub for coaching centers, where many teenagers go for their academic studies. When I was traveling there, I witnessed a handful of girls wearing outfits that resembled Korean fashion. Throughout…

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Here’s What a Popular Korean Drama Got Wrong About Muslim Women

Anyone who knows me knows I’m a huge Korean drama fan. Some of my favorite Korean dramas are “Pinocchio,” “While You Were Sleeping,” “Healer,” and “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon.” You name it, I enjoy it! So, it was very disheartening when some of my friends and I discovered the blatant misrepresentation of Muslim women…