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Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Hearts2Hearts dishes on unique music style, future plans and message for fans
What do S.E.S, Girls' Generation, Red Velvet, and aespa, have in common? We know you guessed it, they're all globally popular girl groups under the SM Entertainment umbrella. A debut in the famed management label has repeated guaranteed chart success and virality for decades, so when it was announced that a new team is on its way, the K-pop world held its breath. In comes Hearts2Hearts, who, much like its name, aims to reach the audience's hearts. An eight-member lineup, Hearts2Hearts aka H2H comprises CARMEN, JIWOO, YUHA, STELLA, JUUN, A-NA, IAN, and YE-ON. The girl group broke into the K-pop scene on February 24, 2025, with a mini-album called The Chase. Soon after, the team decided to introduce their witty sides via a variety show called Chat Hearts2Hearts, which premiered on March 26, airing domestically on various streaming platforms, with global streaming on Amazon Prime Video's Channel K over the course of 12 episodes. Speaking to Pinkvilla about their anticipated debut, the girls shared plans to visit India in the future, if the occasion arises, and relayed a sweet message for their fans. Check out the full chat below. How could you express Hearts2Hearts' musical traits or style? YE-ON: The name Hearts2Hearts symbolizes a bond between us and our fans through our music to move forward in creating a bigger "us." Like our name, we want to approach our fans through heartfelt music and positive messages, and we want to produce music that is delivered from our hearts to our fans' hearts so that they can feel various emotions. What do you think is the most important element one must have to become a K-pop artist? YUHA: I think the most important element is to shine on stage. We want to receive feedback that we're good at performing. STELLA: Hearts2Hearts will release more songs and participate in overseas events, awards shows and more to meet all of you participate in overseas events, awards shows and more to meet all of you and show you various kinds of content. JUUN: I would like us to release a few more albums and, with time, interact with fans from all over the world through a world tour. And what plans do you have moving forward? CARMEN: I want to do a tour of the entire world. We'll keep showing you various fun content. A-NA: If I have the chance, I'd like to tour the whole world. And we're going to meet fans through a variety of new songs and content moving forward. When you think of India, what comes to mind first, and what message would you like to send your fans in India? JIWOO: We've heard that many Indians love K-pop. Thank you for loving Hearts2Hearts, and we hope to see you in India. JUUN: When I think of India, curry comes to mind first. It's been something I've wanted to try for a long time. All fans living in India! We hope to go to India someday to perform at concerts and meet you.
IOL News
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Seoul Spring Festa 2025 promises an unforgettable K-POP extravaganza
The vibrant city of Seoul is set to come alive as it prepares to host the highly anticipated Seoul Spring Festa from April 30 to May 6 Image: Supplied The vibrant city of Seoul is set to come alive as it prepares to host the highly anticipated Seoul Spring Festa from April 30 to May 6, 2025. This annual festival celebrates the rich tapestry of Korean culture, drawing not just local audiences but fans from around the globe, eager to immerse themselves in the dynamic spirit of K-Culture. At the heart of this exhilarating week-long celebration is the Wonder Show, kicking off on the evening of April 30 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, beginning at 7pm. Every year, this remarkable concert acts as the official launch of the festival, and 2025 promises an experience filled with unforgettable moments. The star-studded lineup features some of the biggest names in K-POP, all set to deliver breathtaking performances on a scale designed to wow audiences like never before. Leading the event are beloved MCs Wi Ha-jun, JIWOO from Hearts2Hearts, and KYUJIN from NMIXX, each bringing their unique charisma to the stage and ensuring a lively atmosphere throughout the night. The Wonder Show transcends mere entertainment; it embodies a cultural celebration that showcases the vibrancy of Korean entertainment. Fans will find a festival teeming with opportunities to engage with K-Culture through K-Beauty, K-Fashion, and delectable K-Food, while also enjoying innovative K-Art. This melding of experiences makes the festival a must-attend event for anyone wanting to understand why Korean culture has become a global phenomenon. The Seoul Spring Festa will run for a full week, with performances and activities at iconic venues including Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square, and Deoksugung-gil. Each location will feature an array of events that comprehensively showcase Seoul's vibrant cultural heritage, offering something unique for both domestic visitors and international tourists alike. From the dedicated K-POP aficionado to those simply curious about this cultural revolution, the Wonder Show promises an extraordinary evening filled with music, art, and joyful celebrations, making it the highlight of the festival. With so much to offer, the Seoul Spring Festa is set to be an event not to be missed. IOL
South China Morning Post
29-03-2025
- South China Morning Post
Seoul to launch 10 new day tours highlighting its culture, food, K-pop and K-dramas
By Jung Da-hyun Advertisement In response to changing global travel trends and a growing number of individual travellers visiting the South Korean capital, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has intensified its efforts to promote high-quality tourism experiences through a new initiative called the Seoul Quality Tour Programme. The programme aims to develop and showcase tourism products that highlight Seoul's rich cultural heritage – including its local cuisine and popular K-content like K-pop and K-dramas – to attract international visitors. According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the demand for immersive cultural experiences, including K-pop concerts and visits to K-drama filming locations, has been steadily growing. In 2023, the proportion of tourists coming to Korea for cultural experiences rose to 16 per cent, up from 12.7 per cent in 2019. K-pop girl group Hearts2Hearts perform in Seoul on February 24, 2025. Many travellers visit Seoul to watch K-pop concerts. Photo: AP Moreover, the travel preferences of visitors in their 20s and 30s have diversified. While culinary tourism remains a major attraction, visitors also enjoy exploring shopping districts, traditional palaces and historic sites. Advertisement Seoul was also named the world's No 1 destination for solo travellers in January by Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel platform, further boosting its appeal as an attractive spot for international tourists.
Korea Herald
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
K-pop stars to shine at Wango Tango 2025 in US this spring
From Xikers to Hearts2Hearts, several K-pop acts join lineup Several K-pop artists are set to take the stage at the Wango Tango music festival in California in May. On May 10, 102.7 KIIS FM's Wango Tango will be held at Huntington City Beach, California. Hosted by iHeartRadio, the largest radio network in the US, Wango Tango began in 1998 and has since featured world-renowned musicians, delivering spectacular performances that have captivated fans of popular music. This year's event marks the first Wango Tango in three years, since the last event in Carson, California, in June 2022. This year's lineup includes global pop stars Doja Cat, Meghan Trainor and Gwen Stefani, alongside K-pop acts Xikers, Nmixx, Hearts2Hearts and Katseye. Prior to the festival appearance, Nmixx is set to release the group's fourth mini album, "Fe3O4: Forward," on March 17. Meanwhile, Xikers will kick off the "Road to XY: Enter the Gate" world tour in May, with performances planned across the US and Japan. SM Entertainment rookie group Hearts2Hearts debuted on Feb. 24 and secured a spot in the lineup of this major international music festival in less than two weeks, as a testament to the group's quick popularity. Additionally, A20 May, a multinational girl group consisting of two American and three Chinese members, will also perform at the festival. The group debuted in late December last year and was launched by Lee Soo-man, the founder of K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment, after his departure from the company.
Korea Herald
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
KiiKii gains early edge over Hearts2Hearts in rookie battle
Starship girl group enters Melon Top 100, while new SM act misses chart Starship Entertainment girl group KiiKii is gaining momentum in its predebut competition against SM Entertainment's Hearts2Hearts, showing a stronger performance in music charts and brand reputation rankings. Meanwhile, Hearts2Hearts has drawn more views for its debut song 'The Chase,' largely due to SM's global influence and its built-in fan base abroad. Both groups are highly anticipated as they mark the first girl groups from their respective agencies in years -- KiiKii being Starship's first since Ive debuted four years ago and Hearts2Hearts SM Entertainment's first since aespa debuted five years ago. Given that Ive and aespa are two of the leading fourth-generation girl groups, their successors are expected to compete fiercely to lead K-pop's next-generation. Despite not yet officially debuting, KiiKii's prerelease track 'I Do Me,' unveiled Feb. 24, made an impressive debut at No. 13 on Melon's Hot 100 chart. The next day it also stood at No. 70 on the Melon Top 100. In contrast, Hearts2Hearts' debut 'The Chase,' also released Feb. 24, failed to enter Melon's Top 100, but landed at No. 27 on the Hot 100 on Feb. 25. As South Korea's largest music streaming service, Melon's Top 100 chart ranks songs based on streaming and downloads, reflecting usage data from the prior 24 hours and the last hour, leading to rapid fluctuations. Meanwhile, the Hot 100 chart, based on cumulative data from the past 30 days, is more stable and resembles the ranking system of Billboard's Hot 100. On YouTube's trending video rankings, 'I Do Me' ranked No. 3 on Feb. 25, just ahead of 'The Chase' at No. 4. However, in total views for the music videos of their new songs, 'I Do Me' had recorded over 6.7 million views, while 'The Chase' stood at more than 10.3 million, as of Monday. Industry insiders attribute Hearts2Hearts' stronger YouTube performance to SM Entertainment's global reach and the group's diverse lineup, which includes Carmen from Indonesia and Canadian Korean member Stella, drawing significant international interest. In brand reputation rankings, KiiKii came out on top. According to the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, Monday, KiiKii ranked No. 1 in its rookie idol group brand reputation rankings for March 2025, followed by Hearts2Hearts in second and BabyMonster in third. BoyNextDoor and TOZ ranked fourth and fifth, respectively. Brand reputation rankings are determined by analyzing consumer engagement, media coverage, communication and community interactions based on big data. The research institute focused on rookie groups that debuted after 2023. Koo Chang-hwan, head of the research institute, noted KiiKii's rapid rise in recognition. 'In the rookie idol group brand reputation rankings for March, KiiKii ranked No. 1. The brand's big data showed a 28.11 percent increase compared to the 12,197,575 data points collected in February,' Koo said. 'In link analysis of KiiKii, the terms 'debut,' 'free-spirited' and 'hip' ranked highly, while a keyword analysis highlighted 'I Do Me,' 'debut song' and 'Gen Z vibe,'' he added. However, music critic Lim Hee-yun cautioned it is still too early to determine which group has the upper hand in the long run. 'It's rare for a girl group to become an immediate success with just their debut song. Even Girls' Generation, f(x) and Red Velvet gained attention but didn't see explosive success right away,' Lim said Monday. 'Most groups release a couple of singles or mini albums before one of their songs takes off. Aespa's 'Black Mamba' didn't make a huge impact initially either.' He also pointed out that the current music market is highly competitive, with major artists like G-Dragon and Blackpink members releasing new music, along with unexpected viral hits such as Hwang Garam's chart resurgence. 'With such strong competition, it will be difficult for rookie girl groups to hit No. 1 instantly,' Lim added. "We'll need to observe their progress over time."
