Author: Tshego Matsha
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![[Interview] 1VERSE discuss new single ‘WABIF’ and the journey to their first world tour](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/g-35uifwaaecarp.jpg?w=1024)
[Interview] 1VERSE discuss new single ‘WABIF’ and the journey to their first world tour
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage, and substance. The 2025 debut of 1VERSE (pronounced “Universe”) quickly captured public attention through its unique background and artistic direction. The quintet, consisting of Hyuk, Seok, Nathan, Kenny, and Aito under Singing Beetle, stood out in the global scene as the first K-pop…
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![[News] KINO Hits London With His FREE KINO Tour In Support of New EP ‘EVERYBODY’S GUILTY, BUT NO ONE’S TO BLAME’](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/kinoteaser-final-4-feat-v2.webp?w=944)
[News] KINO Hits London With His FREE KINO Tour In Support of New EP ‘EVERYBODY’S GUILTY, BUT NO ONE’S TO BLAME’
Since the ’I think I think too much‘ tour last year, KINO shows no signs of slowing down as he embarks on a world tour of 13 countries across Europe, Asia and the US for the ‘FREE KINO’ Tour. The artist is set to land in London at The Garage, February 7th. Now with his…
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![[Interview] Yue & the vision that carried her across the globe](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-3.png?w=1024)
[Interview] Yue & the vision that carried her across the globe
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. The world of ‘K-pop’ is such an interesting place. The K in K-pop stands for Korean: this could be referring to the location of the group’s activities and the idol trainee system, the nationality of the members, or even the language…
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![[News] 5TARZ, Get Ready To Shine With 1VERSE!](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/g-s33ckbqaasl4b.jpg?w=1024)
[News] 5TARZ, Get Ready To Shine With 1VERSE!
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. HallyuTones has excitedly been following the work of rookie boy group 1VERSE since their powerful debut track. In November, we were lucky enough to catch the members for a chat while they prepared for, and carried out their North America fanmeeting.…
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![[Writer’s Picks] End off the year with some HollyTunes](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/white-minimalist-simple-aesthetic-name-twitter-header.png?w=1024)
[Writer’s Picks] End off the year with some HollyTunes
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. As we reach the end of the year, many of us are taking the time to unwind and get into the spirit of the festive season. While our friends in the north are cozying up with their hot chocolate mugs and…
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![[Interview] Introducing Andrea Najla; an artist shaped by Jakarta’s love](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/la-da-di-artwork.jpeg?w=1024)
[Interview] Introducing Andrea Najla; an artist shaped by Jakarta’s love
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. Part of what brought the HallyuTones team together is the online fan communities we find ourselves in. So from our own experiences, we know just how strong the power of fandom and fan created platforms can be. Another person who can…
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![[Interview] 1VERSE Talk Milestones, Music, and Memories](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/01_1verse_group.jpg?w=1024)
[Interview] 1VERSE Talk Milestones, Music, and Memories
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. Long-time readers may remember our article from a few months back where HallyuTones attended new boy group 1VERSE‘s debut showcase, and discussed their debut songs, the stories behind them, and the chemistry between the members. Recently, Singing Beetle and the 1VERSE…
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![[Writer’s Picks] HallyuWeen Special](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_20251031_095252-1.jpg?w=1024)
[Writer’s Picks] HallyuWeen Special
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. For HallyuTones’ first Spooky Season, the writing team has prepared a list of our favourite songs with dark or horror concepts. We took some inspiration from some of the recommendations you’ve all shared with us throughout October and also put together…
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![[Interview] suggi – the moonkid proving his star quality](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/4by3-headshot-2.png?w=1024)
[Interview] suggi – the moonkid proving his star quality
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. A large part of what drives us here at HallyuTones is helping artists find their audience, and listeners find their new favourite artist. Today, meet suggi. Born in South Korea, the artist now lives in Canada and he’s been releasing music…
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![[Analysis] S is for Spring, and Sappho](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-3.png?w=1024)
[Analysis] S is for Spring, and Sappho
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. Sappho of Lesbos. For enthusiasts of literature and active participants of alternative culture, that name may ring familiar. Sappho was a Greek poet from the Isle of Lesbos, and as a result of her life’s work, we now have words to…
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