[OSENWORLD] It’s been only six months since their debut, but Hearts2Hearts (SM Entertainment) has already emerged as one of the year’s standout rookies — securing a rookie triple crown and climbing international charts.
The group claimed Best New Artist at ASEA 2025, Rookie of the Year at the 34th Seoul Music Awards, and Super Rookie at the 2025 K-World Dream Awards on August 21, completing a rookie triple crown in just half a year. On the charts, their June single “STYLE” hit No. 1 on Billboard Japan’s Heatseekers Songs (Aug. 4–10), while also reaching No. 21 on Melon’s Top 100 and No. 27 on its Daily Chart (as of Aug. 16) — a peak that remarkably came two months after release, proving its staying power.
Their momentum continued on August 24 at the LaLaLa Festival 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia, where they performed alongside Black Eyed Peas, Camila Cabello, LANY, and keshi. The stage was especially meaningful for member Carmen, marking her first performance in her home country. With performances of debut track “The Chase,” the vibrant “STYLE,” the heartfelt “Butterflies,” and a cover of Girls’ Generation’s “Gee,” the group won over local fans with sharp choreography and charismatic stage presence.
Hearts2Hearts has quickly built a global profile, performing on major stages including iHeartRadio’s Wango Tango 2025 in Los Angeles, TV Asahi’s The Performance in Japan, Rakuten GirlsAward 2025 S/S in Tokyo, and SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Mexico, LA, London, and Tokyo.
Looking ahead, the group is preparing to release their first mini album in the fourth quarter of 2025, signaling an even bigger chapter ahead for one of K-pop’s fastest-rising groups.
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