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Interview: A Glimpse Into Rhea Raj’s ‘HUNTER’ Era
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Interview: A Glimpse Into Rhea Raj’s ‘HUNTER’ Era

Twenty twenty-four has been quite a remarkable year for Indian-American rising pop sensation Rhea Raj. With the release of her debut album HUNTER in May and its expanded version, HUNTER (Tamed Edition), in September, the singer-songwriter, dancer, and producer is certainly at the top of her game with a penchant for curating music that seamlessly blends modern dance pop and her cultural roots.

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aespa Makes History as First Foreign Female Artist to Sell Out Tokyo Dome Twice & Debuts “Hot Mess” on ‘THE FIRST TAKE’
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aespa Makes History as First Foreign Female Artist to Sell Out Tokyo Dome Twice & Debuts “Hot Mess” on ‘THE FIRST TAKE’

K-Pop powerhouse aespa is on fire, and their recent two-day day concert, 2024 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : PARALLEL LINE - in TOKYO DOME - SPECIAL EDITION-, was legendary. On August 17 and 18, 2024, the Tokyo Dome pulsed with the energy of 94,000 MYs, aespa’s fanbase, and made history. aespa has become the first foreign female artist to rock Tokyo Dome two years in a row!

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Global Princess of J-Pop Anna Aya Releases New Single “Hit Me With Your Love”
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Global Princess of J-Pop Anna Aya Releases New Single “Hit Me With Your Love”

International singer, model, actor, and multilingual artist Anna Aya released her second bilingual single “Hit Me With Your Love” on May 31, 2024. Exploring themes of infatuation and empowerment with a mix of English and Japanese lyrics, Anna’s powerful vocals and magnetic presence shine through every verse in “Hit Me With Your Love” — embodying the strength of a woman who knows what she’s worth.

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EPEX Delivers Anthems of Youth in New Album ‘Youth Chapter 1: YOUTH DAYS’
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EPEX Delivers Anthems of Youth in New Album ‘Youth Chapter 1: YOUTH DAYS’

EPEX, the dynamic eight-member boy group under C9 Entertainment, is set to take over the music charts with their highly anticipated first full-length album, Youth Chapter 1: YOUTH DAYS. Released on April 9, 2024, this album marks a significant milestone for EPEX as they transition into adulthood and embark on a new musical journey centered around the theme of youth.

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XG: The New Revolution of Empowerment and Self-Confidence
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XG: The New Revolution of Empowerment and Self-Confidence

Xtraordinary Girls, most commonly known as XG, are a 7-member Japanese girl group formed by a subsidiary of Avex, XGALX. Consisting of members; Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Juria, Cocona, Maya, and Harvey, the group debuted in March of 2022 with their first English single titled “Tippy Toes.” XG’s debut brought something new to the industry as a Japanese girl group singing in English, who chose to do their music promotions within the competitive market of South Korea. While this brought the group a lot of attention, it has ultimately been the group's message of self-appreciation and female empowerment that has made them a group to beat.

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GET YOUR ROADTRIP VIBES ON WITH CARAMEL’S NEW EP
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GET YOUR ROADTRIP VIBES ON WITH CARAMEL’S NEW EP

Today, CARAMEL released his much anticipated second EP ROADTRIP, including four exciting tracks, available now on all platforms. Kicking off 2023, he released the single “GONE BY THE MORNING,” which appears as one of the four tracks on ROADTRIP. This single contains strong vocals alongside unique melodies, starting with a piano and ending with an upbeat tone.

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Interview: Calling Up Aolani for a Life Update
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Interview: Calling Up Aolani for a Life Update

Aolani is a Japanese-American artist, based in California, who released her first EP ‘Aolani’ in 2018. Her latest single “Alone” was released in 2019 which shares a familiar concept of love and dreaminess. HALSUG had the opportunity to get to know Aolani and allow her to share the ways in which she has handled her mental and physical health since releasing ‘Alone’. As she sparks the attention of many, it was with utmost curiosity that HALSUG asked Aolani about her future plans.

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Interview: Doctor Yizzle’s Latest Single, Inspirations, & more.
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Interview: Doctor Yizzle’s Latest Single, Inspirations, & more.

Doctor Yizzle is the stage name of Michael Yi, a 23 year old Korean-American rapper born and raised in Los Angeles’ Koreatown. Recently, Doctor Yizzle joined HALSUG’s music network. With the release of his new song, “OH NO!” on August 6th, we spoke with the Doctor himself to gain more insight into his inspirations, aspirations, and personality.

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