Tag: korean
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![[Writer’s Picks] The Best K-Pop Songs of January 2026](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image_2026-02-07_214011499.png?w=1024)
[Writer’s Picks] The Best K-Pop Songs of January 2026
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage, and substance. January was a bit of a slower month, with very few releases that weren’t just singles, but there were still quite a number of quality songs to listen to from the first month of the year. With this mix of female…
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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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![[News] KINO Hits London With His FREE KINO Tour In Support of New EP ‘EVERYBODY’S GUILTY, BUT NO ONE’S TO BLAME’](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/kinoteaser-final-4-feat-v2.webp?w=944)
[News] KINO Hits London With His FREE KINO Tour In Support of New EP ‘EVERYBODY’S GUILTY, BUT NO ONE’S TO BLAME’
Since the ’I think I think too much‘ tour last year, KINO shows no signs of slowing down as he embarks on a world tour of 13 countries across Europe, Asia and the US for the ‘FREE KINO’ Tour. The artist is set to land in London at The Garage, February 7th. Now with his…
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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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![[News] Billlie Announce New Pre-Release Single, ‘cloud palace ~ false awakening’](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/billlie_cloud-plalace_grant-of-admittance.jpeg?w=1024)
[News] Billlie Announce New Pre-Release Single, ‘cloud palace ~ false awakening’
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. Billlie are a group unlike any other. This 7-member girl group consistently amaze with diverse music and intricate lore. 2025 offered the group some unique opportunities, with all members appearing on Apple TV+’s ‘KPOPPED‘ alongside Megan Thee Stallion and Patti LaBelle.…
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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] KARDI: Discover the Heart of Korean Rock](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/picture1.jpg?w=602)
[Interview] KARDI: Discover the Heart of Korean Rock
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on Sound, Stage and Substance. Today’s interview is with the Korean co-ed rock band KARDI. Formed through a survival show, the group’s name combines ‘Cardi’, meaning heart, with a ‘K’ symbolising Korean bands as well as the traditional Geomungo instrument they use in their songs. KARDI…
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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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