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  • [Interview] EMBA: Lover of all things music

    [Interview] EMBA: Lover of all things music

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    Tshego Matsha
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage, and substance. As mentioned continuously in my pieces, the work we do at HallyuTones is truly to ensure that we can bring all of the music lovers of the globe together, in particular through the lens of the hallyuwave. One thing that fans…

  • [Interview] AWU Soars Higher With WINXY

    [Interview] AWU Soars Higher With WINXY

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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage, and substance. Every K-Pop group has a unique story to tell. Years of auditions and training lead up to the public unveiling of a group. Promotions and comebacks showcase new sides to the members and emphasise their unique skills. Beyond that, stories diverge.…

  • [Writer’s Picks] Best K-pop Songs from February

    [Writer’s Picks] Best K-pop Songs from February

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    Tshego Matsha
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage, and substance. February was even slower than January, which we already called a slow month. Despite that, there were still a few standout releases worth giving a listen from both established and underrated artists to make the month of Valentine’s complete with a…

  • [Writer’s Picks] Let’s play Love Game

    [Writer’s Picks] Let’s play Love Game

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    Tshego Matsha
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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage, and substance. Every year even before the compliments of the new year can be shared widely, the Valentine’s Day gifts are already lining the shelves of stores. From chocolates, to stuffed animals, to spa treatments; everyone is on the lookout for the best…

  • [Writer’s Picks] The Best K-Pop Songs of January 2026

    [Writer’s Picks] The Best K-Pop Songs of January 2026

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    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…

  • [Interview] Discover LATENCY: A New Force in Korean Rock

    [Interview] Discover LATENCY: A New Force in Korean Rock

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    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…

  • [Interview] Tomatomat Offer A Taste Of Something Different

    [Interview] Tomatomat Offer A Taste Of Something Different

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    Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones, always focused on sound, stage and substance. One of the greatest pleasures of website ownership and music journalism is being able to speak with a wide variety of artists with a range of backgrounds. Today, I got the chance to interview Tomatomat, a new band in the K-Music scene…

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

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

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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…

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

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

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    Tshego Matsha
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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

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

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    Zed
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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…