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Delhi’s 3plus4crew and Hyderabad’s Shylee Preetam emerged as winners at the All-India K-pop Contest 2025. They’ll represent India at the K-Pop World Festival in South Korea. The event also introduced a rap category, won by Itanagar’s Riniya Taku. K-pop boy band NOMAD thrilled fans with a special performance and fan meet. The contest highlights India’s growing love for Korean pop culture.

Key Points: Indian K-pop Contest Winners 3plus4crew and Shylee Preetam Head to World Festival

  • Delhi’s 3plus4crew won dance category with Seventeen’s ‘Super’
  • Shylee Preetam from Hyderabad topped vocal round with Ailee’s ‘U & I’
  • Itanagar’s Riniya Taku won new rap category with Zerobaseone’s ‘Backpacker’
  • K-pop boy band NOMAD performed hits like ‘No Pressure’ and ‘California Love’
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From Delhi-based K-pop group to Hyderabad's Shylee Preetam, Indian talent all set to represent country at 'K-Pop World Festival'

Delhi’s 3plus4crew and Hyderabad’s Shylee Preetam win All-India K-pop Contest, set to represent India at K-Pop World Festival in South Korea.

"This contest stands as a symbol of the deep cultural bond between Korea and India. – Hwang Il Yong, Director of Korean Cultural Centre India"

New Delhi, July 19

The Grand Finale of All-India K-pop Contest 2025 was organised by Korean Cultural Centre India in New Delhi on July 19.

The event, which has unearthed some exceptional talent in India over the years, marked its 15th edition with high-octane performances by K-pop enthusiasts from across the country, according to the press release.

Delhi-based K-pop group '3plus4crew' was awarded the top prize in the dance category after a scintillating performance to 'Super' by Seventeen.

In the vocal category, Shylee Preetam from Hyderabad was announced as the winner after her soulful performance on 'U & I' by Ailee.

In the inaugural 'rap' category competition that was introduced this year, Riniya Taku from Itanagar was adjudicated as the winner after performing to 'Backpacker' by Zerobaseone.

The winners were awarded cash prizes, and the three winners - '3plus4crew', Shylee Preetam, and Riniya Taku - will be nominated to represent India at the prestigious 'K-Pop World Festival' to be organised in Changwon, South Korea, later this year, as per the press release.

To increase participation among K-pop fans across India, regional qualifiers were held in ten cities, including Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Itanagar, Bhopal, New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kohima, and Hyderabad, and garnered enormous love and support from local K-pop groups.

One of the highlights of the evening was the scintillating performance by the upcoming K-pop boy band NOMAD, which had travelled from Korea exclusively for the All India K-pop Contest 2025.

NOMAD performed to their blockbuster titles such as 'No Pressure', 'California Love', 'Compare' and 'Carnival'. In a special 'Fan Meeting' session, the five members of NOMAD - Sangha, Doy, One, Rivr, and Junho interacted with their Indian fans, according to the press release.

Hwang Il Yong, Director of Korean Cultural Centre India, said, "This year marks the 15th edition of the contest. This would not have been possible without the support from Indian fans. As we celebrate over a decade of this incredible journey, 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," according to the press release.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As someone who's been following K-pop for 8 years, I must say the quality has improved tremendously! But I wish they'd include more regional language covers too. Imagine BTS songs in Hindi or Tamil!
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Aditya G
The fact that they held qualifiers in Itanagar and Kohima shows how K-pop has reached every corner of India! Northeast representation is so important 👏
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Sarah B
ㅋㅋㅋ (that's LOL in Korean) I attended the Delhi event and the energy was insane! NOMAD's performance was fire 🔥 Indian ARMYs represent!
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Karthik V
While I appreciate the cultural exchange, I hope our winners also promote Indian music when they go to Korea. Our classical and folk traditions are equally rich!
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Nisha Z
As a Hyderabadi, I'm so proud of Shylee! From biryani to K-pop, we dominate everything 😂 But seriously, the dedication these artists show is inspiring. Fighting! ✊
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Michael C
The cultural exchange here is beautiful to see. As an expat in India, I'm amazed how K-pop bridges generations - saw both teens and aunties enjoying the performances!

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