Photo = SM ENTERTAINMENT

 

[Hanteo News = Reporter KANG SUYOUNG] Hearts2Hearts STELLA shared her wish to go on a world tour.

 

Hearts2Hearts held a media showcase at Blue Square Woori WON Banking Hall on the 22nd to commemorate the release of its 2nd mini album ‘Lemon Tang.’ On this day, STELLA said, “Going forward, I want to go on a world tour where we can meet S2U all around the world.”

 

When asked about the recent response at university festivals, STELLA said, “This year as well, while going around university festivals, we received so much love and heard so many sing-alongs, so I felt extremely grateful,” adding, “The stage I want to stand on going forward is a world tour where we can meet S2U all around the world.” She continued, “Thankfully, ‘RUDE!’ received so much love,” adding, “Thanks to that, I think we spent the first half of this year very busily and happily.” She added, “I am so happy that we achieved all the goals we mentioned last year, such as winning the Rookie Award and ranking No. 1 on music shows and music charts,” adding, “Because it feels like fans’ love has grown even bigger, we were able to prepare very hard for this comeback as well.”

 

Regarding the achievements they want to make with this album, A-NA said, “Since this is an album coming out in summer, I hope many people attach the modifier ‘summer song’ to it.” CARMEN said, “If we received great interest with ‘RUDE!’ in the first half of the year, I want to receive lots of love and attention with ‘Lemon Tang’ in the second half,” adding, “I want to make this year Hearts2Hearts’ year.” IAN said, “This summer, Hearts2Hearts definitely wants to take charge of everyone’s playlist.” STELLA added, “As much as ‘RUDE!’ received a lot of love, I also want to win No. 1 on music charts and music shows with ‘Lemon Tang.’”

 

When asked about the secret to their long run, YE-ON said, “When I see our songs still staying near the top of digital music charts, I still honestly cannot believe it and feel so grateful,” adding, “I think the message that many people can relate to and our positive energy may also make listeners feel good.”

 

Regarding moments when they feel their global popularity, IAN said, “Recently, when I saw our song on a global chart and heard that people around the world are loving our song, I felt so proud and grateful,” adding, “We held a North American showcase in April, and when I heard a huge sing-along during the narration part of ‘RUDE!,’ I felt that I wanted to work even harder.”

 

Regarding the use of the same lemon material as aespa, JIWOO explained, “When we met aespa’s KARINA sunbaenim through a challenge, she also said it was so fascinating that we chose the same material and cheered us on, saying she hoped both of us would do well,” adding, “If aespa sunbaenims’ lemon was a cool and thrilling sour taste, I think Hearts2Hearts’ lemon is different in that it has a fresh and sweet charm and carries the meaning that we shine more when we are together.”

 

Hearts2Hearts, which debuted in February 2025, is a group that surprised the K-POP scene with growth unlike that of a rookie. After being recognized for its potential by winning the Rookie Award at the 33rd Hanteo Music Awards 2025, the group achieved major records in its first year since debut, including winning five music show trophies with the single ‘RUDE!’ released that same month and surpassing 100 million views with its first music video.

 

This 2nd mini album ‘Lemon Tang’ is a work that captures Hearts2Hearts’ fresh and refreshing charm, just like the album title, which combines the sour “Lemon” with “Tang,” meaning a sharp taste and scent. It contains a total of six tracks, including the title track of the same name.

 

Hearts2Hearts’ 2nd mini album ‘Lemon Tang’ will be released through various online music sites at 6 PM on this day. Attention is focused on whether Hearts2Hearts, which swept the first half of the year with ‘RUDE!,’ will be able to take over this summer as well with this album.

grace@hanteo.com