SM Entertainment has officially introduced its newest girl group, Hearts2Hearts, marking a significant milestone as the company’s first female act since aespa’s debut in 2020. The highly anticipated eight-member group—Carmen, Jiwoo, Yuha, Stella, Juun, A-na, Ian, and Ye-on—debuted on February 24, 2025, with their single album The Chase.
The title track, also named The Chase, has already set a high bar, achieving an impressive 231,648 first-day sales. This milestone secures them the second-highest debut day sales for a K-pop girl group, demonstrating their immediate commercial impact and growing fanbase.
Aside from their record-breaking debut, one of the hottest topics surrounding the group is member Ian’s unexpected connection to NCT. Fans quickly unearthed pre-debut photos of Ian, revealing her as a dedicated fan of NCT’s Jaehyun. In the viral images, she is seen taking sticker booth pictures with Jaehyun’s frame and even collecting printed photos of him.
This discovery has sparked excitement among fans, as Ian’s journey from being a devoted supporter to debuting under the same company as her idol feels like a dream come true. Many have warmly welcomed her into the fandom, celebrating her success and dedication.
With a strong debut and viral buzz already surrounding them, Hearts2Hearts is poised to be the next big thing in K-pop. Check out their debut music video for The Chase to see what all the hype is about!
