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  • [Writer’s Picks] The K-Pop Songs That Changed My Life

    [Writer’s Picks] The K-Pop Songs That Changed My Life

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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. Speaking with and interviewing artists in the Korean music sphere is always deeply insightful, interesting and exciting. As a K-Pop fan for around 15 years, it is impossible to overstate the impact this genre has had on my friendships, relationships, and…

  • [Interview] Alice Syndrome: A Deep Dive Into Their Sound

    [Interview] Alice Syndrome: A Deep Dive Into Their Sound

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    Nate
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. As a music fan, there are few things more exciting than discovering a new band or artist whose sound and style instantly captivate you. From the second I discovered Alice Syndrome in my YouTube recommendations, I was instantly hooked. Their pop-rock…

  • [Interview] Euijin: From SONAMOO to LUA and Beyond

    [Interview] Euijin: From SONAMOO to LUA and Beyond

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    Nate
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. As K-Pop fans, we all have artists that we believe deserved a brighter spotlight for their songs, stages, and skills. SONAMOO were one of those groups for me. They truly had it all – their debut stages drew attention for their…

  • [Interview] VI:K: How K-Pop Fandom Shapes Lives

    [Interview] VI:K: How K-Pop Fandom Shapes Lives

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    Nate
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance! Social media is an inseparable part of K-Pop fan culture. From music video releases, to live content and fandom coverage, it is the medium that propelled K-Pop to global prominence. Today’s guest is someone at the forefront of K-Pop social media…

  • [Interview] Music, Memories and the many names of Ban Seolhee

    [Interview] Music, Memories and the many names of Ban Seolhee

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    Tshego Matsha
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. Often people think the Korean pop impact in the global market started with the era of BTS and BLACKPINK’s rise to ultrastardom. Songs like ‘Gangnam Style’ by Mas Musiq and Daliwonga et al show that there isn’t a corner of the…

  • [Writer’s Picks] From First step to ‘Retry’

    [Writer’s Picks] From First step to ‘Retry’

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    Tshego Matsha
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. When we think of successful girl groups, often the names we hear are groups that were created by survival shows: IZ*ONE, Fromis9, Twice, just to name a few. However, survival shows offer another great opportunity for fans in the form of…

  • [Interview] fuyu: The Duo Building Bridges Across Cultures

    [Interview] fuyu: The Duo Building Bridges Across Cultures

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    Nate
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. Music is the universal language. There are thousands of languages spoken around the world, but songs and performances bring us all together. For fuyu, the intersection of languages and cultures is at the core of their group identity. Composed of two…

  • [Interview] Reflections In The Stars: Yeonhee On Rocket Punch and EL7Z UP

    [Interview] Reflections In The Stars: Yeonhee On Rocket Punch and EL7Z UP

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    Nate
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. If you ask a K-Pop fan for some of their favourite underrated girl groups, there is a high chance that you may hear the names ‘Rocket Punch‘ and ‘EL7Z UP‘ mentioned. Today’s featured artist was not only a member of both…

  • [Interview] SWEET REVENGE: Redefining Global Girl Groups

    [Interview] SWEET REVENGE: Redefining Global Girl Groups

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    Nate
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage, and substance. Over the past decade, both K-Pop and J-Pop have continued to expand into the global market with chart-topping hits, soundtracks for hit shows and anime, and massive-scale concerts. However, alongside the rise in these genres, we have seen a growth in…