Tag: interview
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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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![[Interview] Discover LATENCY: A New Force in Korean Rock](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-6.png?w=1024)
[Interview] Discover LATENCY: A New Force in Korean Rock
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage, and substance. Throughout the last few years, the Korean band scene has grown exponentially, with rock bands headlining big music festivals in Korea, and establishing a significant international following. Groups like DAY6, CNBLUE, XDINARY HEROES, and more recently, ChRocktikal (CRTK) are making waves…
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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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![[Interview] Discover GONA: A New Voice For All Seasons](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image-9.png?w=607)
[Interview] Discover GONA: A New Voice For All Seasons
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. The winter season brings to mind images of snow, ice, and dark nights. However, the winter season is also a time when people gather together with their loved ones, celebrating and reflecting upon their past experiences. Our first featured artist of…
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![[Interview] Iggie and Mila On Bilingual Diss Track ‘IKYKI’](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ikyki_cover.jpg?w=1024)
[Interview] Iggie and Mila On Bilingual Diss Track ‘IKYKI’
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage, and substance. This year, we had the pleasure to introduce several new artists, providing a platform for them to showcase their music, define their style, and tell their story. One of my personal highlights of the year was working with the up-and-coming artist,…
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![[Interview] Inside K-Pop: Behind The Lens With Director Han Sa-min](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/img_0883-2.jpg?w=1024)
[Interview] Inside K-Pop: Behind The Lens With Director Han Sa-min
Previously, I explored what goes on in front of the camera in K-pop music videos. Today we will be doing the opposite by going behind the scenes with a director who has a very impressive portfolio! Han Sa-min is the backbone behind some of K-Pop’s most notorious music videos – working with major names such as:…
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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] Lowell Straight On Identity, His New Album and His Path As An Independent Artist](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ref09f93b7-40ooooohchaerin-1-e1764153167797.webp?w=800)
[Interview] Lowell Straight On Identity, His New Album and His Path As An Independent Artist
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. Today we’re introducing rapper, producer and independent artist Lowell Straight, a name that has been expanding the possibilities within Korea’s alternative music scene. Over the past few years, he has been quietly carving out his own direction in music. Starting as…
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![[Interview] NVee of BLACKSWAN on K-Pop, Culture, and Personal Growth](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image_2025-12-03_212304234.png?w=1024)
[Interview] NVee of BLACKSWAN on K-Pop, Culture, and Personal Growth
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. Today’s guest needs no introduction. Eagle-eyed LUMINA instantly worked out our clues as we teased our upcoming interview over the past week! NVee is an artist at the forefront of the next generation of K-Pop. As a member of the multinational…
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![[Interview] Um Jungwoo: ‘Still Here’ and Ready to Shine](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/main-1-1.jpg?w=1024)
[Interview] Um Jungwoo: ‘Still Here’ and Ready to Shine
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage, and substance. Interviews are at the heart of HallyuTones, providing an insight into artists and their passion and drive for music. Every artist’s story is different, defined by their history and experiences and full of anticipation for their next projects. Um Jungwoo is…
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