Tag: reviews
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![[Events] When two worlds meet in the 미로 (miro)](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/img_0777.jpg?w=783)
[Events] When two worlds meet in the 미로 (miro)
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…
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![[WRITER’S PICKS] Dive Into The Hallyu Wave](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/image_2025-08-03_194812288.png?w=940)
[WRITER’S PICKS] Dive Into The Hallyu Wave
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…
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![[Interview] Ryu Sujeong Takes Her Fans For A Fun Drive With ‘New Car’](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/img_2564.jpg?w=1024)
[Interview] Ryu Sujeong Takes Her Fans For A Fun Drive With ‘New Car’
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…
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![[Interview] Denise Kim Lifts The Curtain on The Music Scene](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/unnamed.jpg?w=1024)
[Interview] Denise Kim Lifts The Curtain on The Music Scene
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.…
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![[Showcase] Journey Through Time and Space With 1VERSE!](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/01_multiverse_group-1.jpg?w=1024)
[Showcase] Journey Through Time and Space With 1VERSE!
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…
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![[Interview] How Itzel Crafts Music That Beams Like The Sun](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1_2.jpg?w=1024)
[Interview] How Itzel Crafts Music That Beams Like The Sun
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…
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![[Interview] SUNNYKEY Are The Shining Future of Korean Bands](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/sunnykey1-1.jpg?w=1024)
[Interview] SUNNYKEY Are The Shining Future of Korean Bands
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. Today we are super excited to introduce our latest interview with the diverse and talented members of up-and-coming Korean Girl Band SUNNYKEY. They sat down with us to discuss their recent releases, the unique story that brought them together, and their…
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![[Interview] Discover Kyly: The Unique K-Pop Band Redefining Music](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image.png?w=647)
[Interview] Discover Kyly: The Unique K-Pop Band Redefining Music
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. Today, we are proud to bring you our first ever interview with a band/pop group! We reached out to the lovely members of 3-piece band Kyly, who sat down with us to discuss their new music, their song writing process, and…
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![[Analysis] K-Pop and Its Innovative Album Designs](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/img_0671.jpeg?w=1024)
[Analysis] K-Pop and Its Innovative Album Designs
Hello and welcome to my first article for HallyuTones! — always dedicated to the music, production and performance at the heart of K-pop. Albums have become a staple in K-pop fan culture, specifically its paraphernalia: the photocards, photo books, stickers etc. This format has its own dedicated community of fans who focus predominantly on collecting…
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![[Interview] Big Ocean Discuss Their Tour, Their New EP, and Disability Representation](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ebb985ec98a4ec8598-eba994ec9db8-ed9484eba19ced9584-ec9db4ebafb8eca780.jpg?w=1024)
[Interview] Big Ocean Discuss Their Tour, Their New EP, and Disability Representation
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage, and substance! Today we are honoured to speak with the wonderful members of Big Ocean regarding their music, upcoming tour, and goals for the future! Introduction: Big Ocean are a K-Pop boy group composed of 3 members: Jiseok, PJ (formerly ‘Hyunjin’) and Chanyeon.…
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