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Hearts2Hearts IAN Profile: From SM's 30th Anniversary Film to Gayo Daejeon MC

IAN was the first member to catch the public's eye even before Hearts2Hearts officially debuted. She made an appearance in SM Entertainment's 30th anniversary commemorative film in January 2025 and debuted just a month later with "The Chase." Born on October 9, 2009, her real name is Jeong Ian. SM introduced her as the team's "mood maker, armed with rich, delicate expressive abilities and bright energy." By August 2026, she broadened her horizons by stepping up as an MC for the SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer festival.

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Identifying Features: Getting to Know IAN

International fans—especially within the Indonesian-speaking community—frequently search for "ciri ciri Ian" (IAN's defining traits). If you are trying to spot IAN for the first time, keep these key details in mind:

• A familiar face before debut. She first appeared as a trainee in SM's 30th anniversary film. Right after her debut, press reports highlighted early buzz noting her uncanny resemblance to aespa's Karina.
• Expressive stage presence. The "expressive power" highlighted by her agency truly shines through her facial acting on stage. This striking charisma is precisely why close-up shots of her during "The Chase" promotions went viral.
• The resident mood maker. True to SM's official introduction, she frequently brings laughter to variety shows with her quirky, unpredictable remarks.
• Camera-ready since childhood. According to media coverage of her March 2026 appearance on JTBC's Knowing Bros, IAN worked as a content creator and kid model from an early age.

While international fan communities label her position variously as lead dancer, sub-vocalist, or center, SM has not made any official position announcements for the members.

Turning Heads Before Debut

In January 2025, SM celebrated its 30th anniversary by releasing a commemorative brand film, spotlighting an unrevealed trainee who immediately turned heads. That trainee was IAN. SM later noted that she "captured global attention with her sophisticated, trendy visuals" in the film. The group's name and the rest of the members were gradually revealed shortly after.

IAN reportedly joined SM around 2021 and trained for roughly four years. Within the team, she is the second-youngest member, older only than Ye-on.

Catching the Camera's Eye

During promotions for their debut single "The Chase," viral close-up clips of IAN played a pivotal role in boosting the group's early popularity. Since then, her Fancam clips and short-form videos have consistently drawn strong view counts.

To explore her versatility across different eras, check out these standout performances:

• The Chase: Features the iconic close-up shots that took the internet by storm upon debut.
• STYLE: A bright, uplifting track that spawned countless viral short-form dance challenges.
• RUDE!: Showcases her playful, cheeky facial expressions. Be sure to check out the Relay Dance and Studio Choom releases.
• Lemon Tang: A refreshing 2026 summer anthem; most summer festival fancams spotlight this energetic stage.
• ICONIC HEART: Hearts2Hearts' Japanese debut single from August 2026, later released in Korean that October.

Variety Show Highlights

The Knowing Bros Editing Room Mystery. On the March 14, 2026 broadcast of JTBC's Knowing Bros, Hearts2Hearts appeared in school uniforms alongside Kiiikiii. IAN shared a pre-debut anecdote about encountering Yoo Jae-suk during the street-interview era of tvN's You Quiz on the Block. She solved a quiz and even took home the prize money, only to find her entire segment cut from the final broadcast. Seo Jang-hoon brought down the house by joking that had she run into Kang Ho-dong instead, the interview would have lasted at least two hours.

A Trial on Gag Concert. On June 28, 2026 (recorded June 24), KBS 2TV's Gag Concert aired a segment featuring IAN alongside Jiwoo and A-na. Appearing as a defendant on the popular sketch "Public Trial," IAN charmed the audience by performing their latest release right from the crowd.

Summer 2026: Gayo Daejeon MC

On August 9, 2026, IAN stepped into the spotlight as an MC for the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer, held at KINTEX in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province. Sharing the stage with RIIZE's Sungchan and NCT WISH's Sion, she smoothly guided a massive event featuring 27 performing acts—marking an impressive hosting debut at a premier music festival.

Her role did not stop at hosting. She also took part in the special "Summer Angels" stage, performing BLACKPINK's "As If It's Your Last," which generated widely shared individual fancams.

With fellow member A-na having wrapped up her hosting stint on MBC's Show! Music Core in May 2026, Hearts2Hearts remarkably produced two music show MCs before hitting their second anniversary.

Timeline & Milestones

• January 2025: Introduced to the public via SM's 30th Anniversary Film at age 15.
• February 24, 2025: Officially debuted with the single "The Chase."
• Late 2025: Hearts2Hearts sweeps 7 Rookie of the Year awards across major award ceremonies.
• February 2026: "RUDE!" promotions; the group achieves its first music video with 100 million views.
• March 14, 2026: Guest appearance on JTBC's Knowing Bros.
• June 28, 2026: Guest appearance on KBS 2TV's Gag Concert.
• August 9, 2026: Co-hosted the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer.
• August 12, 2026: Released Japanese debut single "ICONIC HEART."
• October 9, 2026: Celebrated her 17th birthday.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IAN's real name? Her real name is Jeong Ian. Her stage name is simply taken directly from her given name.

What year was she born? She was born on October 9, 2009. She is the second-youngest member of the group, older only than Ye-on (born in 2010).

Was IAN the member featured in SM's 30th Anniversary film? Yes. She appeared as a pre-debut trainee in the celebratory brand film unveiled in January 2025.

Is there a song called "Ciri Ciri"? No. "Ciri-ciri" is the Indonesian word for "characteristics" or "features," and neither Hearts2Hearts nor IAN has released a track by that name. A summary of her defining traits can be found above under "Identifying Features: Getting to Know IAN."

Who did she co-host Gayo Daejeon with? She hosted the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer alongside RIIZE's Sungchan and NCT WISH's Sion.

Are there profile pages for other members? Yes, explore dedicated profiles for Jiwoo, Carmen, Yuha, Stella, Juun, A-na, and Ye-on.

Official Channels

Updates regarding IAN are shared across the group's official social media accounts. Below are the links listed in SM's official music video descriptions. An individual personal account for IAN has not been officially opened.

Watch their debut single via The Chase Official Music Video.