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News18
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
‘Proud of our Protectors': India's First K-Pop Star Sriya Lenka Salute's Army
Last Updated: Sriya Lenka, 23, is a member of the popular South Korean girl group Blackswan. Sriya Lenka, India's first K-pop star, has extended support to the Indian armed forces, stating she was 'proud of our protectors". Her post on Instagram Stories came in the wake of the ongoing cross-border firing and drone strikes with Pakistan, resonating well with the K-pop fans on social media. Lenka, 23, is a member of the popular South Korean girl group Blackswan. Recently, she took to the social media platform to talk about the heightened tensions between the two neighbouring nations. 'Proud of our Protecters. Jai Hind," she wrote. Her comments soon gained significant attention on X, as users lauded Lenka for expressing her views. 'Black Swan Sriya Lenka spoke in support of India. Finally an Indian k-pop idol that has the spine to speak for her people," one person wrote on X. — 💫 (@asaccelerator) May 10, 2025 Another felt 'proud" of the singer and dancer from Odisha and called her a 'real" celebrity. She real, and not those celebrities who are keeping mum about this situation to keep their Pakistani fans sated. Matlab jis thaali mein khaya, usi thaali mein chhed. So proud of you, Sriya. — ✮⋆˙Deb⁷🇮🇳⋆🪔.???? ݁ ˖ (@minbeforeyoo) May 10, 2025 One person suggest to 'keep an eye on her" as 'anti-Indian" might target her on internet. Besides Lenka, other members of the group include Fatou, Gabi and NVee. Apart from the 23-year-old, several others have shown support for Indian armed forces, with the Indian K-pop community stating they stood in solidarity with them. In recent days, social media has remained abuzz with posts from K-pop fans, who have openly criticised Pakistan. Indian K-Pop fans when it comes to support their country Jai Hind 🇮🇳 — Popplayzz (@Popplayzz1) May 9, 2025 Indian twt being shocked seeing Indian k-pop fans defending the country is hilarious 😭😭 because it's our daily work to clock ppl who hate our idols…and when it comes to our country ofc we'll do the same 🇮🇳— Nini is MESSY🐈⬛ (@ninipinkluvv) May 9, 2025 A few years ago, Lenka became the first K-pop star from the country when she emerged as a member of the multi-national group. The members of the band were reportedly selected by DR Music Entertainment, a South Korean music label, after a training period that lasted for six months. In an earlier interview with Zoom, Lenka said she looked forward to be on a 'huge stage" and performing in front of a 'massive crowd" when she was 10 years old. She said that she gets 'very emotional" whenever people call her 'India ki beti". Tensions between India and Pakistan intensified after 26 tourists were killed in a ghastly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. In a befitting reply to Pakistan, the Indian armed forces earlier this week launched a series of missile strikes across multiple terror camps under Operation Sindoor. First Published:
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
As India-Pak tensions rise, desi K-pop community shows solidarity with Armed Forces; Sriya Lenka leads the way
India's first K-pop star, Sriya Lenka, has come out in strong support of the Indian Armed Forces amid the ongoing conflict with Pakistan. The 23-year-old singer and dancer from Odisha, who is part of the South Korean girl group Blackswan, issued a statement applauding the bravery of Indian soldiers on her Instagram stories saying, 'Proud of our Protecters, Jai Hind.' Blackswan, known as the first non-Korean K-pop girl group, rose to global fame with their debut album That Karma in 2023. While the band primarily sings in Korean with a mix of English, each member brings unique cultural roots to the group. For Sriya, it's a blend of Indian classical dance and contemporary styles that has helped her carve a distinct identity in the global K-pop space. Her message resonated far beyond the K-pop fandom, striking a chord with the wider Indian online community. Since the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, social media has seen a wave of solidarity posts from K-pop fans, many voicing strong support for the Indian Armed Forces. With misinformation running rampant, the K-pop community's quick digital mobilisation has added a surprising but welcome force in India's information war as several Indian K-pop fan accounts have also joined hands to spread empowerment across social media platforms. As celebrities continue to issue public statements in support of the military, Sriya's heartfelt message not only reflects national pride but also shows how cultural icons can rally communities during tense times.
