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Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage, and substance. To describe 2025 as a great year for K-Pop would be underselling it, thanks to a number of strong debuts, great comebacks from beloved groups, and overall really high-quality music. But while there were quite a few hits throughout the year,…

[Writer’s Picks] End off the year with some HollyTunes

Dec 24, 2025

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Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. As we reach the end of the year, many of us are taking the time to unwind and get into the spirit of the festive season. While our friends in the north are cozying up with their hot chocolate mugs and…

[Events] When two worlds meet in the 미로 (miro)

Sep 14, 2025

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Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. In today’s article we’ll be expanding more on the K-Culture scene in South Africa by recapping my experience at the ‘Ubuntu with Korean Culture Festival’ hosted by the Korean Culture Centre (KCC) of South Africa at the SunBet Arena at Times…

[WRITER’S PICKS] Dive Into The Hallyu Wave

Aug 3, 2025

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Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. For many new fans of K-pop, it can feel overwhelming to find a group that has a sound that they enjoy from the get-go solely based on the title tracks promoted on music shows. Not to mention the amount of groups…

[Interview] Ryu Sujeong Takes Her Fans For A Fun Drive With ‘New Car’

Jul 25, 2025

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Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. Recently, I was given the incredible opportunity to interview Ryu Sujeong regarding her new mini album, ‘New Car’. As a fan of hers for over a decade, this interview was really meaningful and special to me. I sincerely hope that you…

[Interview] Denise Kim Lifts The Curtain on The Music Scene

Jul 24, 2025

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Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. Today I am proud to present you with an interview that has been a long time coming! Denise Kim has joined us to discuss her music, her current studies and her advice for people looking to enter into the entertainment industry.…

[Showcase] Journey Through Time and Space With 1VERSE!

Jul 22, 2025

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Meet the group opening up portals to a multiverse of talents. Many new groups tend to be reserved in their first official meeting with press and fans at their debut. 1VERSE, however, breaks that mould. When given the opportunity to introduce themselves, the members immediately show off their personalities. Hyuk, the group’s eldest, introduces himself…

[Interview] How Itzel Crafts Music That Beams Like The Sun

Jul 19, 2025

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Hello and welcome to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. Full disclosure; this is my first time interviewing and straight off the bat, I hit the artist jackpot with the very talented Itzel! Itzel debuted in 2022 with her single album ‘ZOOM!’ featuring the track ‘Average Girl’, this song reflects the feeling…

[Interview] SUNNYKEY Are The Shining Future of Korean Bands

Jul 11, 2025

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