Latest news with #3plus4crew
New Indian Express
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
K-Pop fever grips Delhi at KCCI's All India K-Pop Contest 2025
Delhi wins big This year, Delhi had more to cheer for, with homegrown dance team 3plus4crew bagging the top spot in the dance category. Their electrifying performance of Korean boy band Seventeen's 2023 hit 'Super' sent the crowd into an all-out frenzy. Led by dancer Nitin Theo, the 13-member Delhi-based crew is a returning champion—they previously won the dance category in 2016. Their choice to perform a Seventeen track was personal, tied to both their journey as a dance crew and the boy band's own rags-to-riches story. 'Seventeen was a group with many struggles who came together and decided to pull through as a team. Their journey during those hard times inspired us to perform 'Super',' says Theo. Theo, a fan of both Seventeen and BTS, says he is often inspired by the choreographers behind the scenes. One name that stands out is Keone Madrid. 'We were introduced to BTS through Keone Madrid,' he shares. The winner of the vocal category was Shylee Preetam from Hyderabad, who delivered a soulful rendition of South Korean singer Ailee's 'U & I'. Marking the 15th year of the contest, Hwang Il Yong, director of Korean Cultural Centre India, said, 'The contest stands as a symbol of the deep cultural bond between Korea and India. The love for K-pop and Korean culture in India has constantly been growing and I wish the bond between our two countries goes on to become even stronger.'
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Delhi-based 3plus4crew wins top dance prize at All India K-Pop contest
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Delhi-based '3plus4crew', Shylee Preetam from Hyderabad and Riniya Taku from Itanagar were top winners in different categories at the 15th All India K-pop contest here. Organised by the Korean Cultural Centre India, the event concluded with a grand finale at the OP Jindal Auditorium. '3plus4crew' impressed judges with their rendition of Seventeen's 'Super" to win the top prize along with Rs 2 lakh in the dance category. In the vocals, the top award went to Preetam from Hyderabad. She also took home the award and Rs 2 lakh for her soulful rendition of Ailee's 'U and I". In the newly introduced rap category, Taku from Itanagar secured first place performing Zerobaseone's 'Backpacker". She also won Rs 2 lakh. More than 1,278 registrations were received for the contest, including newcomers from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Itanagar and Kohima. The top 15 finalists competed in dance, vocal and rap categories. Winners will go on to represent India at the K-pop World Festival in Changwon, South Korea, later this year. The major highlight of the event was the special performance by Korea's rising boy band NOMAD delivering hits such as 'No Pressure", 'California Love", 'Compare", and 'Carnival". The group members, Sangha, Doy, One, Rivr and Junho, also engaged with fans in a lively fan-meeting session. Hwang Il Yong, Director of Korean Cultural Centre India, praised the deepening cultural ties between the two nations, lauding the contest's growth and the spread of K-pop across India. The All India K-Pop Contest has served as a major platform for young Indian K-pop enthusiasts since its launch in 2011. PTI BK OZ OZ (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 23:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
