Hearts2Hearts Claims 9 New Artist Awards, Setting a Record for Most Wins in 2025 Debutants

The group Hearts2Hearts has achieved 9 wins in the new artist category. Following 7 new artist trophies won at various music awards last year, SM Entertainment added more wins in the new artist category at the recently held “2nd The Awards” and the “33rd Hanteo Music Awards 2025,” making them the debutants with the most new artist awards in 2025.

Despite making their first appearances at the “2025 MAMA” and “MMA2025,” Hearts2Hearts secured 3 wins and 2 wins 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. Additionally, they achieved 3 wins at the “2026 Korea First Brand Awards” in the female idol (newcomer)-domestic, Vietnam, and Indonesia categories. Moreover, they received the Golden Disk Upbeat Popularity Award at the “40th Golden Disk Awards” and were nominated for Best K-pop Song at the “2026 Korean Music Awards,” demonstrating their overwhelming popularity as the “best new artists.”

Hearts2Hearts holds a unique position in the global market as well. Their first mini-album, “FOCUS,” reached number 1 on Japan’s Oricon Daily Album Chart. It also ranked 11th on The Fader’s “The 51 best songs of 2025,” marking the highest position for a K-pop song on that list. NME in the UK included Hearts2Hearts in its “NME 100: Essential Emerging Artists For 2026,” and they were nominated for Best New Artist (K-pop) at the “2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards,” proving their significant global attention.

Driven by this outstanding momentum, Hearts2Hearts has announced a comeback on February 20 with a new single titled “RUDE!”. “RUDE!” is a house-based dance song that captures the cute rebellion and bold charm of mischievous girls who refuse to follow set rules, and it is expected to captivate listeners once again. The new single “RUDE!” will be released at 6 p.m. on February 20 on various music platforms.