The famous information bohara, known as Hara, has the experience that listening to original Nepali songs and music can make you feel a sense of belonging.
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Hara, also known as Sona Bohara, is the first Nepali to debut in the K-pop group (MEPC). This is a big milestone in the Nepali music industry.
Hara spent her childhood in her native Kailali. She later came to Kathmandu for higher education. In the meantime, she also spent a short time in Darjeeling during her school life.
Moving to Darjeeling was very important for starting her music career. ‘Our teachers would play the piano and teach us to sing,’ she recalled, ‘That moment inspired me to pursue music.’
Before pursuing K-pop, she had experience in hip-hop dance. This played an important role in catching the rhythm of music.
At the time of the audition, she was pursuing her bachelor's degree in Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering at Pulchowk Campus in Lalitpur.
At that time, she heard a K-pop song that would completely change her life. 'When I heard Blackpink's 'Pink Venom', I was really attracted to the rhythm and flow of the song,' she says, 'that inspired me to audition.'
Then came the training program and selections and the final online voting, she said. By March 2024, all the selected members had arrived in South Korea and started training.
MEPC, of which Hara is a member, is a multinational music group of girls formed under JV Entertainment. MEPC stands for dressing stylishly, being good and attractive. The name is also an abbreviation of My Escape Point C.
Finally, on December 8, 2025, MEPCK’s first album, ‘First Fragment’, was released. It was a huge success.
However, adapting to life in South Korea was not easy. ‘The food was very different, and the language was the biggest challenge,’ says Hara, ‘but the weather and climate in Seoul reminded me a lot of Kathmandu.’
She also said that she felt different because of her Nepali identity. She believes that her expression represents Nepal. ‘Nepali music has its own unique identity and sound. I’m really happy to be able to experience and explore two different styles of musical expression.’
She believes that listening to Nepali original songs and music can help you feel a sense of belonging.’
Since their inception, Hara and her group MEPC have consistently left their mark on the Korean music scene. She said that it is a matter of pride to be seen on the music stages of Korea.
‘It is a matter of pride for me to be able to represent Nepal in music events in Korea and present K-pop,’ she said, ‘MEPC is my priority. I am completely dedicated to my group and our goals.’ MEPC was recently made the brand ambassador of Cheonan City FC, a South Korean football club based in Cheonan.
‘As artists, I feel that we should respect each other’s culture and learn from it. Because we are all equal,’ she said. She advises young Nepali musicians who dream of going to the international stage to stand their ground and be confident.
‘If you listen to too many things, you can lose your direction. So believe in yourself and give your best. When a company recognizes your potential, it gives you the opportunity to unleash it.’
From listening to a teacher play the piano in a classroom in Darjeeling to appearing in Korean music and TV shows, Hara’s hard work and determination have paved her career path.
She has broken not only geographical but also cultural boundaries, expanding into a global industry that was once considered a dream for Nepalis.
