XLOV – When K-POP Becomes an Initiatory Ritual

XLOV – When K-POP Becomes an Initiatory Ritual

by | Feb 11, 2026 | K-Pop

For those encountering XLOV for the first time, the group can be disorienting – in the best possible way. WUMUTI from China (Uyghur), RUI from Taiwan,  HYUN from South-Korea and HARU from Japan do not immediately fit into the familiar categories of K-pop: their...
A brief Introduction to Bojagi – by Tomasz Sleziak, PhD

A brief Introduction to Bojagi – by Tomasz Sleziak, PhD

by | Dec 2, 2025 | Culture, K-Pop

Ever wanted to pack things in style? With the traditional Korean art of bojagi, you can do it easily and avoid environmental waste. The ancient techniques of preparing and bending cloth (dating, at the very least, to Goryeo era, 932-1391 AD) allow us to cut down on...
Cel, Efii and Danis: inspiring K-POP dancers

Cel, Efii and Danis: inspiring K-POP dancers

by | Nov 22, 2025 | K-Pop

Cel from Geneva, Danis from Bern, and Efii from Zürich — three exceptional Swiss K-POP dancers — were selected to compete in Paris at the Global K-POP Competition last October, and they truly shined. Their performances were captivating, their energy unforgettable....