Hearts2Hearts

Hearts2Hearts Profile | 8 Members, Songs, and 2026 Highlights

Hearts2Hearts is an eight-member girl group from SM Entertainment that debuted on February 24, 2025, with their single 'The Chase'. In their debut year, they swept seven Rookie of the Year awards at major music ceremonies. In 2026, they earned five music show wins and surpassed 100 million music video views with 'RUDE!', while their second mini album, 'Lemon Tang', recorded 590,000 first-week sales. In August of the same year, they also made their official debut in Japan. Their group name reflects their mission to connect hearts with fans around the globe through music filled with sincere emotion, growing together into an even greater "us."

Hearts2Hearts at a Glance

After aespa: SM's First New Girl Group in Five Years

Hearts2Hearts is the first girl group launched by SM Entertainment in roughly five years since aespa. Unlike Red Velvet and aespa, which featured four to five members, this group was formed with eight. Thanks to the larger lineup, their stage formations are dynamic and expansive, with lead vocal and performance roles shifting fluidly from song to song.

The members were revealed one by one starting in late January 2025. Ian had already drawn attention before debut by appearing in SM's 30th Anniversary memorial film. The group held their debut showcase on February 24, 2025, at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul.

The 8 Members

The group consists of six Korean members, alongside Carmen from Bali, Indonesia, and Stella, who holds dual Korean-Canadian citizenship. The age gap spans just four years, ranging from the oldest member born in 2006 to the youngest (maknae) born in 2010.

The agency has never officially announced fixed positions. The descriptions in the table above reflect the phrases SM used when introducing the members ahead of their debut.

Discography Timeline

2025: A Debut Year Crowned by Seven Rookie Awards

Their debut single 'The Chase' surpassed 400,000 copies sold in its first week, and the group secured their first music show win on SBS M's The Show just 15 days post-debut. In summer, they returned with the breezy track 'STYLE', followed in autumn by their first mini album, 'FOCUS', which broadened their musical spectrum. Leader Jiwoo explained the trio of releases during the 'FOCUS' promotions: if 'The Chase' piqued curiosity and 'STYLE' brought them closer to listeners, 'FOCUS' was intended to clearly define the group's identity.

By year's end, Hearts2Hearts took home seven Rookie of the Year trophies across major award shows, including Best New Artist at the 2025 MAMA Awards, the Rookie Award at the Melon Music Awards, and the Next Leader Award at The Fact Music Awards.

2026: From 'RUDE!' to the First English Single

'RUDE!' raised the stakes. Released on February 20, 'RUDE!' is a dance track blending a bouncy synth over a house beat. With a distinct sonic direction compared to their previous tracks, it drew an immediate response. The song climbed to No. 2 on the Melon TOP100 and No. 1 on the HOT100, taking home five music show trophies. Its music video also became the group's first to surpass 100 million views.

First fan meeting and overseas stages. On February 21 and 22, just days after the release, they held their first fan meeting, 'HEARTS 2 HOUSE', at Olympic Hall in Seoul's Olympic Park. In March, they hosted showcases in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, followed by a fan meeting on March 28 in Jakarta, Indonesia—member Carmen's home country.

Capturing the summer with 'Lemon Tang'. Their second mini-album, released on June 22, featured six tracks: the title track 'Lemon Tang', along with '15-LOVE', '처음투성이 (Baby Steps)', 'heart emoji (♡)', 'Secret Recipe', and 'RUDE!'. First-week sales reached 592,312 copies, breaking the 500,000 mark for the first time. During the showcase, Jiwoo noted that the album wholeheartedly embraces the team's signature heart motif, sharing that every track's lyrics include the word "heart."

Expanding beyond the stage. On July 1, the Supreme Prosecutors' Office appointed Hearts2Hearts as goodwill ambassadors for youth drug prevention—marking the first time the agency named ambassadors for this cause.

Official Japanese debut. On August 12, they dropped their Japanese debut single 'ICONIC HEART', which peaked at No. 2 on both the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and Billboard Japan Hot 100. Ahead of the release, they appeared on the popular Japanese music program 'Music Station' on August 10. Along with the title track, the single featured the Japanese version of 'Lemon Tang' and 'RUDE!'.

Stepping up to main prizes at award shows. On June 20, they took home a Bonsang (Main Prize) at the 35th Seoul Music Awards held at Inspire Arena in Incheon. At the KM Chart Awards (KMA 2026) on July 25, they scooped up both the Ultimate 12 Bonsang and Best Female Group honors.

Commercials and major events. On September 19, they performed at 'Tokyo Girls Collection' held at Yokohama Arena. On October 15, Lotte Chilsung Beverage revealed that Hearts2Hearts had been chosen as models for their fruit-flavored carbonated drink 'Chilsung Cider Rich', starring in two 15-second ads for the peach and grape flavors. On October 17, they took the stage at the 'NOL Festival' at KINTEX in Goyang.

A Korean version and their first English track in autumn. 'ICONIC HEART' was performed in Korean for the first time on October 2 during the Spotify live session 'CLOSER', followed by the official digital release of the Korean version on October 5. On October 11, they released 'Candy Box Lover', the Japanese ending theme for the animated series 'Catch! Teenieping', marking their second theme song for the show following its Japanese opening track. On October 16, they unveiled 'Next Chapter', a collaboration track celebrating the 10th anniversary of the mobile game 'Arena of Valor'. It marked the group's first single sung entirely in English, with their debut live performance scheduled for October 23 at the esports tournament 'Arena of the Decade: RoV Pro League 2026 Winter' in Bangkok, Thailand.

What to Watch on Stage

Because all eight members move in sync, full-group stage footage and member-focused fancams offer completely different viewing experiences. Moments where their formations split and seamlessly recombine shine in full-stage recordings, while subtle facial expressions and fingertip details stand out best in individual fancams.

Every track features standout moments that sparked major buzz. In "ICONIC HEART," Jiwoo's shoulder-brushing move was the first to go viral, while in "RUDE!," Carmen's soaring high notes and Stella's English narration are frequently cited as fan favorites. The striking close-up of Ian in "The Chase" remains one of the defining scenes that put the group on the map in their early debut days.

Several members have also showcased their charms as music show hosts. Eina served as an MC on MBC's Show! Music Core for about one year and two months, from March 2025 to May 2, 2026, and Ian took the stage as a host for SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer on August 9, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many members are in Hearts2Hearts?

There are eight members: Jiwoo, Carmen, Yuha, Stella, Juun, A-na, Ian, and Ye-on. Jiwoo is the leader.

What is the fandom name?

The fandom is called S2U, affectionately known as "Hachyu."

What is their biggest hit?

In terms of digital charts, it is 'RUDE!' from February 2026, which earned five music show wins and topped 100 million music video views. For physical sales, their best-selling release is the second mini album Lemon Tang, which surpassed 590,000 first-week sales.

Are there international members?

Yes, Carmen hails from Bali, Indonesia. Stella holds dual South Korean and Canadian citizenship and grew up attending school in Canada.

Do they promote in Japan?

Yes, they officially debuted in Japan on August 12, 2026, with the single 'ICONIC HEART'. Prior to their debut there, their mini album FOCUS reached No. 1 on the Oricon Daily Album Chart.

November 2026 Schedule

As of November 2, a release date for a new domestic album has not been announced. Instead, promotions will focus on Japan. The group will perform at an anime music festival in Yokohama on November 21, followed by their first fan event in Japan, "READY! S2U," held at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Sunday, November 22, and Monday, November 23. Plans have also been shared for appearances on Korean music shows with the Korean version of "ICONIC HEART." For detailed schedules and ticket booking information, refer to announcements on official channels. If you are curious about other groups that debuted around the same time, you can explore more on the KiiiKiii and Girl Group pages.

Looking for the Visual Member or the Full Lineup

When people search for hearts2hearts visual, "visual" often simply refers to whichever member caught their eye in a photo or on stage. Fan impressions are distinct from official positions, and this page does not designate any specific member as the official visual. To identify who's who, refer to the eight-member table above alongside their individual profiles.

If you are looking for the full lineup, check the profiles of Jiwoo, Carmen, Yuha, Stella, Jueun, Aina, Ian, and Yeon. To identify a specific person in a picture, it is best to cross-reference official group photos with individual stage fancams from that specific promotional era, rather than relying on hair color alone.