India, Sept. 13 -- Indians are no longer just watching K-serials, eating tteokbokki and gimbap, two well-known Korean dishes, or learning smattering of a new language for fun. In the past few years, and specifically in 2025, the sweep of the K-culture in urban homes has colluded with gadgets and appliances, apart from finance and businesses. Korean giants like LG and Samsung have become household names. A story of music, street food, skincare and fandom (Korean pop group, BTS, has millions of fans in the country) has coupled with boardroom strategies, valuation debates, and stock-market speculations.

This is where the much-debated and most-anticipated IPO (Initial Public Offering) of LG Electronics India fits in with the larger Korean pu...