Hearts2Hearts has solidified its status as one of the most successful rookies of the year, sweeping major newcomer awards.
On February 15, the group took home the Rookie of the Year award at the Hanteo Music Awards, held at KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, Songpa District, Seoul.
With the latest win, Hearts2Hearts has now claimed nine Rookie of the Year trophies, the highest number among artists who debuted last year. The group previously secured awards at the D Awards, MAMA Awards, and Melon Music Awards, among others.
Notably, at the Korea First Brand Awards on January 6, the group dominated the Rookie Award category across South Korea, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Hearts2Hearts is also gaining attention overseas. The group was named an “Emerging Artist of the Year” by the UK-based NME and was nominated for Best New Artist (K-pop) at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
The group’s first mini-album, 'FOCUS,' has also seen strong performance. It topped Oricon's daily album chart in Japan.
The title track of the same name was ranked No. 11 on “The 51 Best Songs of 2025” selected by US outlet The FADER, marking the highest placement among K-pop artists on the list.
Meanwhile, Hearts2Hearts is set to release its new single, 'RUDE!,' on various music platforms at 6 PM on February 20.
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