Author: Tshego Matsha
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![[Interview] When Art becomes a verb, with EL CAPITXN](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/dsc09728-2.jpg?w=1024)
[Interview] When Art becomes a verb, with EL CAPITXN
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage, and substance. In the process of learning about how our favourite records come to exist, we find that the person behind the track often has just as intriguing of a journey as the performer. For most fans of K-pop in particular, their attention…
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![[Writer’s Picks] There’s room for growing pains](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image.jpg?w=1024)
[Writer’s Picks] There’s room for growing pains
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage, and substance. The K-pop industry is interesting for many reasons. One of those being the fact that we, the audience, are aware of the manufactured aspect of the artist(s) as personas, as well as their creative direction. While to many this part is…
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![[Interview] EMBA: Lover of all things music](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ab67616d0000b2731187f69e0f6de37483402a0a.jpg?w=640)
[Interview] EMBA: Lover of all things music
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage, and substance. As mentioned continuously in my pieces, the work we do at HallyuTones is truly to ensure that we can bring all of the music lovers of the globe together, in particular through the lens of the hallyuwave. One thing that fans…
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![[Writer’s Picks] Best K-pop Songs from February](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000326091.jpg?w=720)
[Writer’s Picks] Best K-pop Songs from February
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage, and substance. February was even slower than January, which we already called a slow month. Despite that, there were still a few standout releases worth giving a listen from both established and underrated artists to make the month of Valentine’s complete with a…
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![[INTERVIEW] Yeju, who knit a ‘life vest’ from music](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1758896774110.jpg?w=1024)
[INTERVIEW] Yeju, who knit a ‘life vest’ from music
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage, and substance. We often speak here, at HallyuTones, about the power of the internet in connecting artists and fans. Our next guest is someone who took traditional marketing practices, like busking, to the internet. Yeju is an artist who shows the versatility of…
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![[Writer’s Picks] Let’s play Love Game](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/wordpress-header.png?w=600)
[Writer’s Picks] Let’s play Love Game
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage, and substance. Every year even before the compliments of the new year can be shared widely, the Valentine’s Day gifts are already lining the shelves of stores. From chocolates, to stuffed animals, to spa treatments; everyone is on the lookout for the best…
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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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