HONNE remembers Seoul's giant karaoke room before sold-out shows

"The venue felt like a massive karaoke room." HONNE recalls the energy of Korean fans.

British alternative pop duo HONNE expressed a special closeness to their Korean fans, specifically mentioning the culture of group singing. Comprised of Andy Clutterbuck and James Hatcher, HONNE held a press media listening party for their 10th anniversary compilation album 'HONNE-10' on the afternoon of the 14th at Tilt in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul.

Recalling their experiences in Korea, James Hatcher revealed, "The first time we ever recorded a sold-out show in our lives was right here in Korea." He specifically noted the group singing at the Yes24 Live Hall, adding, "Because the staff displayed the lyrics on the screen at the time, the moment the entire venue turned into a massive karaoke room remains a powerful memory."

Andy Clutterbuck added that fans constantly requesting visits to Korea via SNS served as a driving force for their growth.

'HONNE-10': A 10-year chronicle reinterpreted through acoustic sounds

The newly released compilation album 'HONNE-10' is the culmination of their musical journey over the past 10 years. It features 12 representative tracks, including their debut song 'Warm On A Cold Night,' newly re-recorded in acoustic versions.

The acoustic arrangements are a direct response to fan requests. "Many fans sent us DMs asking for acoustic versions because they wanted to use them at their weddings," Andy Clutterbuck explained. "Because of those requests, we decided to make an entire album of acoustic versions." This album features artists who have collaborated with HONNE, including Izzy Bizu, Anna of the North, NIKI, and BEKA.

As for their personal favorite tracks, Andy Clutterbuck chose track 5, 'Good Together (10 Years),' while James Hatcher chose track 1, 'Warm on a Cold Night (10 Years).'

Return to Korea after 3 years, all shows at Lotte Concert Hall sold out

Having visited Korea since their debut in 2014, HONNE will hold a three-day 10th anniversary concert in Seoul at the Lotte Concert Hall in Songpa-gu from the 16th to the 18th. This marks their first return to Korea in three years.

Tickets for the performances have already sold out for all shows. Fans were able to reserve up to 4 tickets per person per show, with bulk ticket shipping scheduled for June 30. James Hatcher promised, "It will be a different side of us compared to the performances we have shown in the past."