Hearts2Hearts Claims 9 New Artist Awards, Set to Debut New Single “RUDE!” on the 20th

The female rookie idol group Hearts2Hearts has drawn attention by becoming the artist with the most New Artist awards among those who made their debut in 2025, securing a record-breaking 9 wins. After winning 7 New Artist trophies at various music award shows last year, Hearts2Hearts added more wins at the recently held “2nd The Awards” and the “33rd Hanteo Music Awards 2025,” establishing an unprecedented record for New Artist awards. Despite making their first appearances at the “2025 MAMA” and “MMA2025,” Hearts2Hearts still achieved 3 awards and 2 awards respectively, including the New Artist award. They also won 2 awards at the “2025 Brand of the Year Awards” in the domestic female idol-newcomer category and the Indonesian female idol-rising star category. Furthermore, they claimed 3 awards in the domestic, Vietnamese, and Indonesian categories for female idol (newcomer) at the “2026 Korea First Brand Awards,” and received the Golden Disk Upbeat Popularity Award at the “40th Golden Disc Awards.” The group is gaining attention not only in South Korea but also on the global stage. Hearts2Hearts’ first mini-album, “FOCUS,” reached number 1 on Japan’s Oricon Daily Album Chart, and it was ranked 11th on The Fader’s list of “51 Best Songs of 2025,” marking the highest position for a K-pop song on that list. The UK’s NME included Hearts2Hearts in its “NME 100: Essential Emerging Artists For 2026,” and they were honored with a nomination in the “Best New Artist (K-pop)” category at the U.S.’s “2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.” Thanks to this popularity, Hearts2Hearts is set to make a comeback with their new single “RUDE!” on the 20th. “RUDE!” is a house-based dance track that captures the cute rebellion and bold charm of mischievous girls who refuse to follow established rules, generating high expectations among listeners. The single “RUDE!” is scheduled to be released at 6 p.m. on February 20th on various music platforms, and there is great anticipation for the activities the group will undertake following this release.