MUMBAI: Sriya Lenka, India’s trailblazing K-pop star, has voiced her strong support for the Indian Armed Forces amid rising tensions with Pakistan. The 23-year-old singer and dancer from Odisha, who is a member of the globally popular South Korean girl group Blackswan, took to Instagram to salute the courage of Indian soldiers, writing, “Proud of our Protecters, Jai Hind” on her Stories.
Our saviors https://t.co/1yJoZ3seJY pic.twitter.com/lCuclycHcX
— roohdaar (@thevibefeeder) May 9, 2025
Blackswan, celebrated as K-pop’s first non-Korean girl group, shot to global recognition with their 2023 debut album That Karma. While the band performs mainly in Korean with English influences, each member brings a distinct cultural identity—Sriya’s fusion of Indian classical dance and modern moves has helped her shine in the international K-pop arena.
don't know why cricket and football twitter is so shocked by how ruthless indian k-pop twitter, them baddies were always based, y'all just never took them seriously for obvious reasons
— nou (@mandhanahive) May 9, 2025
Her message has resonated well beyond K-pop circles, striking a patriotic chord with the wider Indian online community. In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, Indian social media has been flooded with solidarity messages, including a notable wave from K-pop fans expressing unwavering support for the nation’s forces.
Indian k pop stans, i wasn't familiar with your game https://t.co/g8GiUuNdtw
— RCB Fanboy era (@avastu_timez) May 9, 2025
Amid a surge of misinformation online, the Indian K-pop fan community has mobilised swiftly, transforming their platforms into hubs of solidarity and factual updates. Their unified effort is proving to be an unexpected but powerful force in countering false narratives and boosting morale on digital fronts.
Indian K-Pop fans when it comes to support their country
Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/pBNi13Yy2H— Popplayzz (@Popplayzz1) May 9, 2025