Korean Fever Grips Gen-Z: Parents Alarmed by Obsession with K-Pop, K-Drama, and Lifestyle

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News18•05-02-2026, 16:20
Korean Fever Grips Gen-Z: Parents Alarmed by Obsession with K-Pop, K-Drama, and Lifestyle
- •Gen-Z students in Delhi and Ghaziabad are deeply immersed in Korean culture, including K-Pop, K-Drama, and fashion.
- •The obsession extends to following K-Pop bands like BTS and Blackpink, with fans knowing members by heart and defending them fiercely.
- •Students express preference for Korean boys and lifestyle, with one DU student drawing BTS members and stating she'd marry a Korean.
- •Korean beauty standards, particularly 'glass skin,' are highly sought after, leading to a surge in related beauty treatments and DIY remedies.
- •The article highlights potential negative consequences, citing the tragic suicide of three sisters in Ghaziabad linked to a 'Korean lover game'.
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