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Interview: Hanbyeol, the Girl in the “Spotlight”
Finishing second on the 2020 teen reality survival show CAP-TEEN, Hanbyeol was a rank away from making her artist debut. Despite the result, she was determined to debut. A year after the show’s finale, Hanbyeol released her debut single “Spotlight” in December 2021. She has since gained around 60,000 Spotify plays and is rising in attention from the music industry.
Interview: Rising R&B Artist Milky Day Discusses Journey Into Music, Performing on Stage, and More
With over 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, it’s undoubtedly clear that Milky Day has emerged as a rising sensation. Milky Day, a Korean-New Zealander artist, is working on establishing a name for himself in the music industry with his soulful R&B-infused melodies.
Interview: entoy, Producer Duo from Seoul, Share Music Beginnings, Collaborative Music Process, and More
HALSUG had the opportunity to dive into the world of entoy in an interview that explores who they are and their music aspirations.
Interview: Get to Know BIXIZ XOUND’s Rising R&B Star - TE.O
From a young age, TE.O has always loved music, but “[I] never thought of it as a profession,” he revealed to HALSUG. “As time went by, I came to a point where I started to wonder, 'what should I be doing with my life?' and I decided to pursue music, which I really enjoy.”
Interview: Songwriter Ryan Curtis Discusses His Creative Process, Writing for NCT DREAM’s Candy, and More
In this interview, learn more about Ryan’s work in the K-Pop industry and who he is interested in working with next!
Interview: ‘If I Eat, Everybody Eats’: How EXPOSITION Turned Their Discord Server Into A Hub For Indie Creatives
Discord, a popular social media platform, became a home for thousands of users. Amongst those users were a number of singers, producers, and songwriters–introducing EXPOSITION. HALSUG had the opportunity to chat with the creative heads behind this community and what they hope to accomplish together.
Interview: Chuefeng Talks About Growing Up Hmong, Coming Out Twice, LOVE, and More
Singer-songwriter Chuefeng (Choo-fang) has a discography full of upbeat tracks and lyrical content that promotes self-love, giving yourself permission to be loved, and so much more. Outside of being an artist, Chuefeng is an activist and proud DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) advocate. On behalf of communities where representation is needed, Chuefeng is becoming a voice that encourages others to do the same. HALSUG got the chance to get to know Chuefeng, her upbringing in a Hmong household, and how music plays a major role in her life.
Interview: “It was either him or no one else,” Valentina Ploy discusses her latest release, “I Miss My Friends,” and collaborating with Phum Viphurit
Valentina Ploy is a 29-year-old Thai-Italian singer-songwriter under What The Duck agency. She made her debut on February 28, 2019, with the digital single “See You In Life.” Since joining Warner Music Asia in April, Valentina Ploy has already released 3 singles “Bla Bli Blu,” “Berlin,” and “Camera Roll.” On November 11, 2022, Valentina released her 11th English digital single, “I Miss My Friends,” featuring Phum Viphurit. HALSUG has had a chance to talk to her about the single, collaboration, and her hopes for her music.
Interview: Fahlithh's Journey from Dreaming to Debuting
Thai singer and songwriter Fahlithh considers her music an introspective world. She allowed herself to find freedom in her music by being true to herself, and she hopes that others alike can find that freedom for themselves. HALSUG had the opportunity to chat with the Thai indie-pop artist about her musical journey, gaining insight into her experiences, goals, and work process.
Interview: ABOUT’s Story That Blooms, His ‘OMNIBUS’ Journey, And A Message To ‘Dolphins’
Jo TaeKyoung, better known as ABOUT, is a South Korean artist that amplifies pieces of his life story through music. Check out ABOUT’s interview with HALSUG where he shares the experiences he’s encountered moving from Seoul to NYC, the unexpected challenges when creating his latest EP “OMNIBUS,” how his journey as an artist has progressed, and a message to his supporters.
Interview: Two, Three Minutes with Jinsol
Get to know more about Jinsol as the artist and the purpose of his music!
Interview: Cupnoodle Gets Real With HALSUG, Talks About New Single “Therapist,” Mental Health, And More
Cupnoodle, also known as “Sasha Natasha Johst,” is a Thai-German singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist currently living in Bangkok. She is a versatile singer who believes her music is a fusion of Pop, Soul, and R&B styles. She voices her satisfaction with the wordplay in her music, making her music more unique. Want to know more about Cupnoodle? Check out her interview with HALSUG to learn more!
Interview: LOAR is Creating a New Wave for Japanese R&B Artists
Check out our interview with LOAR as he discusses his creative style, hopes for Japanese artists in the music industry, future releases, and more!
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[Exclusive]: JUNNY announces the release of his new single “Not About You (ENG Ver.)”
On December 1st, the Korean-Canadian singer-songwriter JUNNY, will release his new single “Not About You (ENG Ver.).” This is a new version of the title track “Not About You” from his debut studio album “blanc.” HALSUG was invited to attend JUNNY’s pre-release listening party, where we exclusively listened to “Not About You (ENG Ver.)” and had a chat with him about the single, his emotions, and more!
Interview: From Her Malaysian Bedroom to Australian Music Charts - estée
estée’s Filipino roots heavily influence her music style, which can be heard through her western-style songs as she enjoys blending with jazz and R&B. HALSUG had a chance to catch up with Estée to discuss her growth in the music industry, music aspirations, and dream collaborations.
Interview: Presenting PRSNT
Since their debut in June 2019 with “I Feel, You Feel, We Feel," BIXIZ XOUND's three-member, electronic, co-ed band PRSNT has been bringing a new and refreshing sound to the Korean music industry. HALSUG had the pleasure of talking to PRSNT about Crazy Driver and their other discography, allowing readers to discover more about the band and their music.
Interview: min.a Talks Life, Latest EP “i hope i get well soon,” Creative Process, and More
Korean-American singer-songwriter and producer, min.a, has always dreamt of being a singer ever since she was young. Now, she has lived in New York for a while where she graduated from New York University Tisch’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. HALSUG had the chance to sit down with her to discuss her life growing up, her creative process, and the release of her newest EP, ‘i hope i get well soon’.
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.
Interview: SHE IS HEESU
At 14 years old, Heesu Yu relocated to the United States, and it was then that her musical journey took center stage. While studying music at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. It was there where HEESU found the sound that felt authentic to her. HALSUG got the chance to speak with HEESU, about how her past has greatly influenced her present state of creativity, and what she hopes to release into the world in the future.
Interview: Bachyard Ghost talks with HALSUG about his latest single, the story behind his name, and more.
Bachyard Ghost is a Korean-American singer, songwriter, and producer. His unique sound combines elements of upbeat, 2000’s-era alternative nostalgia with a modern Hip-hop edge. HALSUG had the pleasure of interviewing Bachyard Ghost about his latest single, and about who he is as an artist.