TNI Bureau: In a proud moment for India, Sriya Lenka from Odisha was acknowledged by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung during his address at a state banquet in New Delhi.
Speaking at an event hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, the South Korean President cited Sriya’s journey as a powerful example of cultural exchange between the two nations. He highlighted how a young girl from Odisha went on to achieve success in South Korea’s highly competitive K-pop industry.
Sriya, who became India’s first K-pop idol after joining the global girl group Blackswan, was praised as a symbol of growing people-to-people connections. Her story, he noted, reflects how shared cultural interests are strengthening ties between India and South Korea.
The mention of Sriya Lenka at such a high-level diplomatic gathering underlines the rising global footprint of Indian talent and the increasing cultural engagement between the two countries beyond traditional diplomacy.
