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  • [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…

  • [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] Les Heroes: Bearing Witness to Existence

    [Interview] Les Heroes: Bearing Witness to Existence

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    Tshego Matsha
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. As long time readers of the site may know, October is Pride Month in South Africa and the end of October is when some of the biggest Pride events in the country happen. Oftentimes, the existence of LGBTQ+ people and their…

  • [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] 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…

  • [Review] Learn Korean and K-Pop Vocals with Haeyoon and K.V.T LAB

    [Review] Learn Korean and K-Pop Vocals with Haeyoon and K.V.T LAB

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    Nate
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    Advertisement : This article is a review of K.V.T. LAB’s Standard Korean Language and Vocal class provided by the artist Haeyoon. This was provided as a single free 50-minute class by the artist for promotional and review purposes. All opinions and experiences reflect those of the reviewer. Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always…

  • [Interview] Haeyoon: The K-Pop Star Teaching Others To Shine

    [Interview] Haeyoon: The K-Pop Star Teaching Others To Shine

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    Nate
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    Advertisement : This article is an interview with the artist Haeyoon, who provided the author with a complimentary one-hour vocal and Korean language session courtesy of her company, K.V.T. LAB. Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage, and substance. Today’s article celebrates a huge milestone for HallyuTones, as it has…

  • [Interview] JISUYEON’s Journey: From Weki Meki to Solo Artist

    [Interview] JISUYEON’s Journey: From Weki Meki to Solo Artist

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    Nate
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. Computers – we all use them in work, school, and our home lives. However, despite the numerous ways in which technology can help make things more efficient for us, there is always an ‘error’ message or ‘blue screen’ waiting just out…