Author: Tshego Matsha
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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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![[Analysis] ALL(H)OURS Gets Ready 2 Rumble](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/allhours.jpg?w=602)
[Analysis] ALL(H)OURS Gets Ready 2 Rumble
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. For a group that’s only in their second year of activities ALL(H)OURS is staying true to their name by showing up and out. On September 9th the group released their fourth mini-album VCF with the title track ‘Ready to Rumble‘ drawing…
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![[Interview] Going Back In Time With PTMRS](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ptmrs.jpg?w=1024)
[Interview] Going Back In Time With PTMRS
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. The guest we’ll be introducing to readers today has truly stunned the team with their unique concept and commitment to the arts. Some K-Pop fans may be familiar with the graduation concept of idol groups where members are onboarded and officially…
