K-pop girl group Hearts2Hearts. Photo from group's X account
SM Entertainment, one of the leading agencies in the K-pop industry, debuted Monday Hearts2Hearts, the latest in a line of popular and hitmaking girl groups.
The eight-member Hearts2Hearts released the single album "The Chase," led by the song of the same title and the B-side track "Butterflies."
The group's name reflects its goal to connect with fans around the world through music filled with heartfelt messages, according to a Yonhap report, citing SM.
Hearts2Hearts—composed of Carmen, Jiwoo, Yuha, Stella, Juun, A-na, Ian and Ye-on—is SM's first new girl group five years following aespa, the four-piece act known for hit songs such as "Next Level" and "Supernova."
The octet joins a line of well-loved girl groups produced by SM, including Girls' Generation, f(x) and Red Velvet.
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Founded by musician-turned-producer Lee Soo-man, SM Entertainment is considered among the leading agencies in K-pop, launching iconic acts such as H.O.T., BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior and Girls' Generation, among others.
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