SM Entertainment's New Girl Group 'Hearts to Hearts' Set to Debut in February

SM Entertainment has announced that their new girl group, named 하츠투하츠 (Hearts to Hearts), will officially debut in February 2025. The group consists of eight members and their debut trailer was unexpectedly revealed during the 'SMTOWN LIVE 2025: THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE' concert held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on January 12. This marks the first new girl group from SM Entertainment in nearly five years, following the debut of 에스파 (aespa) in 2020. The anticipation for 하츠투하츠 has been building since SM Entertainment hinted at their debut in the first quarter of 2025, celebrating the company's 30th anniversary. The SMTOWN LIVE event featured a star-studded lineup, including artists like 강타 (Kangta), 보아 (BoA), 동방신기 (TVXQ), and many more, totaling 98 performers.