Tag: writing
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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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![[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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![[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] Introducing Andrea Najla; an artist shaped by Jakarta’s love](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/la-da-di-artwork.jpeg?w=1024)
[Interview] Introducing Andrea Najla; an artist shaped by Jakarta’s love
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. Part of what brought the HallyuTones team together is the online fan communities we find ourselves in. So from our own experiences, we know just how strong the power of fandom and fan created platforms can be. Another person who can…
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![[Interview] Lowell Straight On Identity, His New Album and His Path As An Independent Artist](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ref09f93b7-40ooooohchaerin-1-e1764153167797.webp?w=800)
[Interview] Lowell Straight On Identity, His New Album and His Path As An Independent Artist
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage and substance. Today we’re introducing rapper, producer and independent artist Lowell Straight, a name that has been expanding the possibilities within Korea’s alternative music scene. Over the past few years, he has been quietly carving out his own direction in music. Starting as…
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![[INTERVIEW] PTMRS Take A ‘First Bite’ With New Spooky Single](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/img_1855.jpg?w=1024)
[INTERVIEW] PTMRS Take A ‘First Bite’ With New Spooky Single
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage, and substance. Platforming artists with unique concepts is at the core of this site. When we first approached PTMRS, an independent co-ed rotational project group for our first interview, we were fascinated by their unique approach to music production. With production, song writing…
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![[Analysis] S is for Spring, and Sappho](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-3.png?w=1024)
[Analysis] S is for Spring, and Sappho
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. Sappho of Lesbos. For enthusiasts of literature and active participants of alternative culture, that name may ring familiar. Sappho was a Greek poet from the Isle of Lesbos, and as a result of her life’s work, we now have words to…
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![[Interview] Alina Smith Shares The Secrets Behind K-Pop Song Production!](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ct_sfszo.jpeg?w=1024)
[Interview] Alina Smith Shares The Secrets Behind K-Pop Song Production!
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on Sound, Stage and Substance. K-Pop is renowned for it’s high-energy performances, memorable stages, mesmerising visuals and catchy songs. But behind every top tier group, every incredible stage and every hit song are an essential team of music industry professionals. Today’s interview is with Billboard #1…
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![[Interview] Going Back In Time With PTMRS](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ptmrs.jpg?w=1024)
[Interview] Going Back In Time With PTMRS
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones — always focused on sound, stage and substance. The guest we’ll be introducing to readers today has truly stunned the team with their unique concept and commitment to the arts. Some K-Pop fans may be familiar with the graduation concept of idol groups where members are onboarded and officially…
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![[NEWS] ARrC Amaze Indonesian Fans With ‘awesome’ Performances](https://hallyutones.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/4_arrc_hope_group.jpeg?w=1024)
[NEWS] ARrC Amaze Indonesian Fans With ‘awesome’ Performances
Hello and welcome back to HallyuTones – always focused on sound, stage, and substance. If there’s two things I love the most in K-Pop, it’s the creativity shown in the genre, and the passionate global communities supporting their favourite idol groups and soloists. With this in mind, one company immediately comes to mind when I…
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