India, July 21 -- When K-pop calls, Delhi doesn't whisper it roars! At the grand finale of the All India K-pop Contest 2025, the city lit up with fan chants, powerhouse performances and K-fever at full tilt. In its 15th year, the contest proved the Hallyu wave is only growing stronger.

Making history in the debut rap category was Itanagar's Riniya Taku, who delivered a blazing rendition of Zerobaseone's Backpacker. "I've been participating in this competition since 2017, and to finally win an award after all these years feels incredibly fulfilling. All thanks to the introduction of a new category... I recently completed my graduation, and this victory feels like the perfect closing chapter to my student journey," said Taku.

In the vocal...