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  • [Analysis] S is for Spring, and Sappho

    [Analysis] S is for Spring, and Sappho

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    Tshego Matsha
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    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…

  • [Analysis] ALL(H)OURS Gets Ready 2 Rumble

    [Analysis] ALL(H)OURS Gets Ready 2 Rumble

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    Tshego Matsha
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    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…

  • [Analysis] K-pop’s mise-en-scène

    [Analysis] K-pop’s mise-en-scène

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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. K-pop music videos are known for their artistic vision and attention to detail so in order to bring these intricate ideas to life lies the careful orchestration of ‘Mise-en-scène’ — the arrangement of everything that appears before the camera. In this…

  • [Analysis] Billlie Shine In ‘KPOPPED’ Premiere

    [Analysis] Billlie Shine In ‘KPOPPED’ Premiere

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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones, always focused on sound, stage, and substance. This past Friday, August 29th, 2025, saw the release of the new TV show ‘KPOPPED‘ on Apple TV+. In an unprecedented move, all eight episodes launched on streaming worldwide simultaneously, with the first episode being distributed for free on Amazon Prime Video.…

  • [Analysis] K-Pop and Its Innovative Album Designs

    [Analysis] K-Pop and Its Innovative Album Designs

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    Hello and welcome to my first article for HallyuTones! — always dedicated to the music, production and performance at the heart of K-pop. Albums have become a staple in K-pop fan culture, specifically its paraphernalia: the photocards, photo books, stickers etc. This format has its own dedicated community of fans who focus predominantly on collecting…

  • [Analysis]  How Billlie Use Story To Shape Their Sound

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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones- always focused on sound, stage and substance. So far, we have covered how a consistent and health-oriented message shaped H1-KEY’s sound. We have also discussed how NMIXX embraced their concept to inform their music, performances and lore. Today, we will be exploring how another group guide their sound, visuals…

  • [Analysis] How NMIXX Changed Up the K-Pop Genre

    [Analysis] How NMIXX Changed Up the K-Pop Genre

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    One of the unwritten rules dictating success in the modern pop sphere is that as an artist you need to have a set sound or style to attract and sustain a fanbase. Many artists trial a range of genres until they find something that speaks to their music or strikes gold in the charts. However,…