Hearts2Hearts
South Korean girl group
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Hearts2Hearts (Korean: 하츠투하츠) is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of eight members: Carmen, Jiwoo, Yuha, Stella, Juun, A-na, Ian, and Ye-on. They debuted on February 24, 2025, with the single album The Chase and its lead single of the same name.
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Hearts2Hearts in February 2026 Left to right, standing: Ye-on, Yuha, A-na, Ian, Juun Left to right, kneeling: Carmen, Jiwoo, Stella | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2025–present |
| Labels | |
| Member of | SM Town |
| Members |
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| Website | hearts2hearts |
Name
According to SM Entertainment's report, the group name, Hearts2Hearts, means "to connect with global fans through a mysterious musical world filled with various emotions and heartfelt messages, and move forward together as a greater 'us'".[2][3] The name's inclusion of "S2" is a reference to a heart emoticon.[4]
Career
2023–2025: Formation
The first news of a new girl group from SM Entertainment came in February 2023 when the company announced their new SM 3.0 business strategy. In the announcement video, CEO Chris Sung-soo Lee and COO Tak Young-jun said that SM would debut four new acts in 2023: a new Tokyo-based sub-unit of NCT (which became NCT Wish), a new boy band (which became Riize), a virtual solo artist (which became Naevis) and a new girl group.[5] These plans were reiterated in May, when the company shared a YouTube video of CEO Jang Cheol-hyuk announcing their plans for 2023 which confirmed the company's plans to launch a new girl group in the fourth quarter of the year.[6]
The group's debut was delayed several times, with the news being released each time in the company's earnings reports. The first delay came in August 2023, with SM stating the group would now debut in the first half of 2024.[7] The debut was again delayed in May 2024, moving the group's debut to the fourth quarter of the year.[8] In November 2024, SM updated their schedule for the final time, pushing the group's debut to the first quarter of 2025.[9]
At the end of SM's 30th anniversary celebration SM Town Live 2025 concert at Gocheok Sky Dome on January 12, a surprise trailer was played that revealed the group's name and eight members, though their individual names were not released. The trailer also revealed that the group would debut in February 2025.[10] The next day, South Korean media including Maeil Business Newspaper and The Korea Economic Daily reported that Hearts2Hearts would debut on February 24, with promotions beginning in late January.[11][12][13]
Following the group's reveal, their company's stock experienced a 4.5% increase on the Korea Exchange at the closing of its trading day, with an additional gain of 6.94% the next day.[14]
Hearts2Hearts is SM's first new girl group since Aespa debuted in 2020, and its first since the departure of founder and executive producer Lee Soo-man in 2023. With 8 members, it is also SM's largest girl group since Girls' Generation's 2007 debut with 9 members.[14] Pop culture critic, Ha Jae-geun, noted that the group will be a "test" of the SM 3.0 corporate production strategy that was introduced in the wake of Lee's exit from the company.[14]
2025–present: Introduction and debut
On January 31, 2025, Hearts2Hearts' Instagram account was opened to the public, which unveiled a series of images, giving a sneak peek of the members.[15] All members were revealed on February 3, when a trailer for the group, entitled "Chase Your Choice", was released on SM's official YouTube channel, and additional social media accounts were opened.[16] The group's debut release, a single album entitled The Chase, was revealed that same day on February 24. The Chase comprises two songs: the lead single of the same name and a B-side titled "Butterflies".[16] A schedule for the release was revealed on February 4, including the announcement of a debut showcase at the Yes24 Music Hall in Seoul on the album's release date.[17] On March 11, the group won their first music broadcast trophy in 15 days since debut on The Show with "The Chase".[18] On June 18, Hearts2Hearts released the digital single "Style".[19] The group released their first EP Focus on October 20, with "Pretty Please", one of the tracks of the EP, being pre-released on September 24.[20] "Pretty Please" also serves as a promotional track for Pokémon Legends: Z-A in South Korea.[21]
On February 20, 2026, Hearts2Hearts released the digital single "Rude!", which later became their first song to receive a japanese version. [22][23] The song was also featured on their second EP, Lemon Tang, released on June 22 alongside the title track of same name.[24][25]
Other ventures
Ambassadorship
In April 2025, Hearts2Hearts was chosen as the Seoul Spring Festa 2025 Wonder Show's honorary ambassador.[26] On June 17, the group was selected as Seoul City's public relations ambassador.[27]
Endorsements
In February 2025, SM Entertainment and SAMG Entertainment announced a collaboration with Hearts2Hearts and Catch! Teenieping.[28] On February 24, it was announced that Hearts2Hearts will be part of "SMGC" project campaign, a collaboration between SM and Mega MGC Coffee.[29] Later on that day, Hearts2Hearts were selected as campaign models for the women's spring special exhibition at Musinsa, the largest fashion platform in Korea.[30] In June, the group was featured on the digital cover of W Korea, in collaboration with Chanel Beauty.[31] On June 9, Hearts2Hearts became the brand ambassador for the beauty product Scarlett.[32] On June 10, Binggrae has selected Hearts2Hearts as advertising models.[33] On June 19, it was announced that Converse has launched a new 2025 Fall season campaign with the group.[34] In July, the group collaborated with the beauty product Barenbliss.[35] On July 21, it was announced that Hearts2Hearts became the brand model of the beauty product 2aN.[36] On August 11, through their Instagram social media account, Kookmin Bank announced Hearts2Hearts as their new promotional model.[37] On August 25, Shopee Indonesia, the number one e-commerce in Southeast Asia, chose Hearts2Hearts as its brand ambassador.[38] On September 12, global lifestyle brand Calvin Klein selected Hearts2Hearts as its promotional models for the Fall/Winter season.[39] On October 21, Lily Brown, a global fashion brand based in Japan, announced Hearts2Hearts as the promotional model for its Winter 2025 collection.[40] On January 7, 2026, through several social media accounts, Lotte Duty Free announced Hearts2Hearts as one of its new promotional models.[41] On April 28, 2026, Japanese beauty brand Sorule chose Hearts2Hearts as its new muse.[42]
Philanthropy
On February 23, 2026, Hearts2Hearts donated 50 million won under the name of their official fan club to the G-Foundation, to support vulnerable female adolescents in South Korea, as they marked their first anniversary.[43]
Members
- Carmen (카르멘)
- Jiwoo (지우) – leader[44]
- Yuha (유하)
- Stella (스텔라)
- Juun (주은)
- A-na (에이나)
- Ian (이안)
- Ye-on (예온)
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | |
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| KOR [45] |
JPN [46] | ||||
| Focus |
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4 | 13 | ||
| Lemon Tang |
Track list
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2 | — |
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Single albums
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [52] |
HK [53] |
IDN [54] |
JPN Hot [55] |
NZ Hot [56] |
SGP [57] |
TWN [58] |
US World [59] |
WW [60] | ||||
| "The Chase" | 2025 | 21 | — | 11 | — | — | —[A] | — | 9 | —[B] | The Chase | |
| "Style" | 17 | — | 15 | 79 | — | — | — | — | —[C] | Non-album single | ||
| "Pretty Please" | 95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Focus | ||
| "Focus" | 14 | — | — | 100 | — | — | — | — | —[D] | |||
| "Rude!" | 2026 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 57 | Lemon Tang | |
| "Lemon Tang" | 20 | TBA | 99 | TBA | ||||||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||||||||||
Other charted songs
Videography
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "The Chase" | 2025 | Rima Yoon (Rigend Film) | [66] |
| "Butterflies" | Shin Dongle | [67] | |
| "Style" | Shin Hee-won | [68] | |
| "Pretty Please" | Annie Chung (Lifeimagesfilm) | [69] | |
| "Focus" | Samson (Highqualityfish) | [70] | |
| "Rude!" | 2026 | Lee Youngeum (00) | [71][72] |
| "Lemon Tang" | Seo Ki-woong (Line of Sight) | [73] |
Filmography
Web shows
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Chat Hearts2Hearts | Reality show | [74] |
Live performances
Fan meetings and showcase tour
| Event name | Date | City | Country | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts2House 2026 | February 21–22, 2026 | Seoul | South Korea | Olympic Hall | [75][76] |
| March 19, 2026 | Brooklyn, New York | United States | Brooklyn Paramount | [77] | |
| March 22, 2026 | Los Angeles | The Wiltern | |||
| March 28, 2026 | Jakarta | Indonesia | Tennis Indoor Senayan | [78] |
SM Town Live
| Title | Date | City | Country | Venue | Attendance | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM Town Live 2025–2026: The Culture, the Future | May 9, 2025 | Mexico City | Mexico | Estadio GNP Seguros | 50,000 | [79] |
| May 11, 2025 | Los Angeles | United States | Dignity Health Sports Park | — | [80] | |
| June 28, 2025 | London | United Kingdom | The O2 Arena[E] | [82] | ||
| August 9, 2025 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo Dome | 95,000 | [83][84] | |
| January 31, 2026 | Fukuoka | Mizuho Paypay Dome | 70,000 | [85] | ||
| February 14, 2026 | Bangkok | Thailand | Rajamangala Stadium | — | [86] |
Showcases
Joint tours, concerts, and music festivals
| Event | Date | Country | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APEC Music Festa | October 10, 2025 | South Korea | Gyeongju Civic Stadium | [89] |
| Busan One Asia Festival | June 11, 2025 | Busan Exhibition and Convention Center | [90] | |
| iHeartRadio KIIS FM Wango Tango | May 10, 2025 | United States | Huntington Beach | [91] |
| KB Joy Allpak Festival | September 21, 2025 | South Korea | Olympic Park Seoul | [92] |
| KBS Seoul Spring Festa | April 30, 2025 | Seoul World Cup Stadium | [93] | |
| LaLaLa Festival | August 24, 2025 | Indonesia | Jakarta International Expo | [94] |
| MBC Show! Music Core Live | July 5, 2025 | Japan | Belluna Dome | [95] |
| Music Bank Global Festival | December 13, 2025 | Tokyo National Stadium | [96] | |
| MyK Festa | June 19, 2025 | South Korea | KSPO Dome | [97] |
| SBS Mega Concert | May 31, 2025 | Incheon Asiad Main Stadium | [98] | |
| TV Asahi: The Performance | March 30, 2025 | Japan | K-Arena Yokohama | [99] |
| April 12, 2026 | [100] |
Awards shows
| Event | Date | Venue | City | Country | Performed song(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Asia Star Entertainer Awards | May 28, 2025 | K-Arena Yokohama | Yokohama | Japan | "The Chase", and "Butterflies" | [101] |
| 34th Seoul Music Awards | June 21, 2025 | Inspire Arena | Incheon | South Korea | "The Chase" | [102] |
| 8th K-World Dream Awards | August 21, 2025 | Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium | Seoul | "Style" | [103] | |
| 6th TMElive International Music Awards | August 22, 2025 | Macao Galaxy Arena | Macao | China | "The Chase", "Style", and "Gee" (cover) | [104] |
| 8th The Fact Music Awards | September 20, 2025 | Macao Outdoor Performance Venue | "Style" and "Red Flavor" (cover) | [105] | ||
| 2nd Korea Grand Music Awards | November 15, 2025 | Inspire Arena | Incheon | South Korea | "Focus" | [106] |
| 27th MAMA Awards | November 28, 2025 | Kai Tak Stadium | Hong Kong | China | "Focus" | [107] |
| 17th Melon Music Awards | December 20, 2025 | Gocheok Sky Dome | Seoul | South Korea | "The Chase" and "Focus" | [108][109] |
| 33rd Hanteo Music Awards | February 15, 2026 | KSPO Dome | "Style" | [110] |
Television specials
| Event | Date | Country | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBS2 Gag Concert | October 26, 2025 | South Korea | — | [111] |
| MBC Gayo Daejejeon | December 31, 2025 | Iesan MBC Dream Center Open Hall | [112][113] | |
| SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer | July 27, 2025 | KINTEX | [114] | |
| SBS Gayo Daejeon Winter | December 25, 2025 | Inspire Arena | [115] | |
| Spotify Wrapped Live | December 4, 2025 | Indonesia | RCTI Studio | [116] |
Other live performances
| Event | Date | Country | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten GirlsAward Spring/Summer | May 3, 2025 | Japan | Yoyogi National Gymnasium | [117] |
| Global Spin Live | March 23, 2026 | United States | The Grammy Museum | [118] |
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Star Entertainer Awards | 2025 | The Best New Artist | Hearts2Hearts | Won | [119] |
| 2026 | The Platinum (Bonsang) | Won | [120] | ||
| Best Group (Female) | Won | ||||
| Asian Pop Music Awards | 2025 | Best New Artist | "The Chase" | Nominated | [121] |
| Brand Customer Loyalty Awards[F] | Female Rookie Idol | Hearts2Hearts | Nominated | [123] | |
| 2026 | Hot Trend Female Idol | Won | [124][125] | ||
| Brand of the Year Awards[G] | 2025 | Female Idol Rising Star – Indonesia | Won | [127] | |
| Female Rookie Idol | Won | ||||
| D Awards | 2026 | Dreams Silver Label | Won | [128] | |
| The Fact Music Awards | 2025 | Next Leader Award | Won | [129] | |
| Golden Disc Awards | 2026 | Digital Song Bonsang | "The Chase" | Nominated | [130] |
| Rookie Artist of the Year | Hearts2Hearts | Nominated | |||
| Most Popular Artist – Female | Won | [131] | |||
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2026 | Rookie of the Year | Won | [132] | |
| Artist of the Year (Bonsang) | Nominated | ||||
| Global Artist – Africa | Nominated | ||||
| Global Artist – Asia | Nominated | ||||
| Global Artist – Europe | Nominated | ||||
| Global Artist – North America | Nominated | ||||
| Global Artist – Oceania | Nominated | ||||
| Global Artist – South America | Nominated | ||||
| Whosfandom Awards | Nominated | ||||
| Best Popular Artist | Nominated | ||||
| Best Global Popular Artist | Nominated | ||||
| Best Artist Pick – Female | Won | ||||
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2026 | Best New Artist (K-pop) | Nominated | [133] | |
| K-World Dream Awards | 2025 | Super Rookie Award | Won | [103] | |
| Korea First Brand Awards[H] | 2026 | Female Rookie Idol | Won | [135][136] | |
| Female Rookie Idol (Indonesia) | Won | ||||
| Female Rookie Idol (Vietnam) | Won | ||||
| Korea Grand Music Awards | 2025 | IS Rising Star | Won | [137] | |
| Best 10 Music | "Style" | Nominated | |||
| Best Popularity – Music Day | Hearts2Hearts | Nominated | |||
| BIGC Global Star Award | Nominated | ||||
| Korean Music Awards | 2026 | Best K-pop Song | "Focus" | Nominated | [138] |
| MAMA Awards | 2025 | Best New Artist | Hearts2Hearts | Won | [139][140] |
| Fans' Choice Top 10 – Female | Won | ||||
| Olive Young K-Beauty Artist | Won | ||||
| Artist of the Year | Longlisted | [141] | |||
| Fans' Choice of the Year | Longlisted | ||||
| Melon Music Awards | 2025 | Berriz Global Fans' Choice | Won | [142] | |
| New Artist of the Year | Won | ||||
| Best Female Group | Nominated | [143] | |||
| Top 10 Artist | Nominated | [144] | |||
| Seoul Music Awards | 2025 | Rookie of the Year | Won | [145] | |
| Weibo International Entertainment Awards | 2026 | New Force Overseas Group of the Year | Won | [146] |
Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes Korea | 2025 | K-Idol of the Year 30 | 23rd | [147] |
| NME | 2026 | The NME 100 | Placed | [148] |
Notes
- "The Chase" did not enter the Billboard Global 200, but peaked at number 102 on the Billboard Global Excl. US.[62]
- The venue for this show was initially Allianz Stadium Twickenham.[81]
- Co-organized by the Korean Customers Council and Brand Keys, this event recognizes the most influential brands in society and culture, as determined through consumer research.[122]
