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  • [Review] JISOO’s “ADDICTED”: Exploring a New Side of Her Solo Artistry

    [Review] JISOO’s “ADDICTED”: Exploring a New Side of Her Solo Artistry

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    Anshika Saxena
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. Synopsis: JISOO continues to explore her solo identity with “ADDICTED,” a release that brings together dance-pop sounds, romantic themes and a striking visual presentation. Following “CLICK,” the new single explores a more intense feeling of attraction and the emotions that come…

  • [Review] LIGHTSUM comes back to life with ‘Doshite’

    [Review] LIGHTSUM comes back to life with ‘Doshite’

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    Tshego Matsha
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. After years of waiting for some noise from the CUBE Entertainment group, LIGHTSUM is finally back! This time, however, things are very different. From ‘VIVACE’ to ‘Doshite’, LIGHTSUM is back with a complete concept change. In August, the group dropped the…

  • [Interview] Victoria Ivy Embers on ‘REWIND’, Healing & K‑Pop Inspiration

    [Interview] Victoria Ivy Embers on ‘REWIND’, Healing & K‑Pop Inspiration

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    Nate
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. At HallyuTones we have worked with numerous artists at various stages of their music careers. Many of these artists have had lengthy careers in the music industry with multiple albums to their name. However, sometimes we are given the distinct pleasure…

  • [The Wave] The Korean Wave In India: When Hallyu Hits Home

    [The Wave] The Korean Wave In India: When Hallyu Hits Home

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    Anshika Saxena
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. More recently, Korean culture has become increasingly visible in India, from K-pop and K-dramas to food, beauty, fashion and language learning. Many individuals will start interested in a song or TV show, before discovering more within South Korean culture. This article…

  • [Interview] GRANADA: The Rise of GUK-POP

    [Interview] GRANADA: The Rise of GUK-POP

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    Nate
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. Today our GRANADA interview series continues with Part 2! Make sure to check out Part 1 here if you haven’t already. This part goes much further in depth regarding the formation of the group, their live performances, and their discography. Grab…

  • [Interview] MOMOLAND’s JANE Opens ‘A Door of Light’ With Her Debut Single

    [Interview] MOMOLAND’s JANE Opens ‘A Door of Light’ With Her Debut Single

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    Nate
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. It has been almost a decade since MOMOLAND first made their debut, a group well known for viral hit dance songs like ‘Bboom Boom’, ‘BAAM’ and ‘Wrap Me in Plastic’, as well as their more recent tracks like ‘Rodeo’ and ‘White…

  • [Interview] GRANADA – Where K-Pop Meets Tradition

    [Interview] GRANADA – Where K-Pop Meets Tradition

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    Nate
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. A topic that continually interests me is the definition of ‘K-Pop’. Korean popular music has continued to evolve and change, drawing upon a range of influences and inspirations while adding it’s own unique spin. Today’s guests are the band GRANADA, who…

  • [Interview] Big Ocean On ‘Love Sign’, Expression, and Accessibility

    [Interview] Big Ocean On ‘Love Sign’, Expression, and Accessibility

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    Nate
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 2 years since Big Ocean made their debut with ‘Glow‘. Since then, the group have continued to develop their sound, exploring new genres, performing on stages around the world, and working tirelessly for…

  • [Interview] YOOMEi On Idol Trial And Her Next Steps

    [Interview] YOOMEi On Idol Trial And Her Next Steps

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    Nate
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. Idol life is challenging. Many artists audition for multiple agencies, spending years training before debut. With hundreds of active K-Pop groups and artists at any one time, it is becoming increasingly challenging for idols to secure stages and develop their platform.…

  • [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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    Nate
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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…