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[Hanteo News = Reporter KANG SUYOUNG] Hearts2Hearts is aiming for this summer’s playlist with its sweet-and-sour charm.

 

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' and shared stories about the new album.

 

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. Hearts2Hearts’ 2nd mini album 'Lemon Tang' is a work that captures the group’s 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.

 

Regarding the title track 'Lemon Tang,' A-NA introduced it by saying, “'STYLE,' which came out last summer, is still receiving a lot of love from many people, but 'Lemon Tang' is a complete summer song that is fresher and more refreshing than 'STYLE.'” STELLA explained, “The title was made by combining sour lemon and tangy tang,” adding, “It means that when a lemon is alone, it can be sour and sharp, but when together, it becomes sweet and sour.” YUHA revealed the behind-the-scenes story of selecting the title track, saying, “When we first heard the demo for 'Lemon Tang,' it felt like summer all at once, so all the members really liked the song from the beginning,” adding, “We thought it was the most fitting as the title track because it could best convey Hearts2Hearts’ bright energy.” JUEUN said, “I think every part of 'Lemon Tang' is a killing part,” adding, “The hand gesture in the chorus that brings lemon to mind seems to make the song’s fresh and lively charm stand out even more.”

 

Behind-the-scenes stories about working with writer KENZIE were also revealed. JIWOO said, “This is already the fourth time writer KENZIE has worked on our title track,” adding, “I really like writer KENZIE’s lyrics because she captures the message of ‘us’ that our team wants to express through music so well.” She added, “Just as a lemon is a fruit with a strong sour taste when alone, but its flavor comes alive even more when it blends with other dishes, she wrote the lyrics by comparing it to 'Lemon Tang,' with the message that we shine more when we are together.” Regarding the coincidental overlap with aespa, who used the same lemon material, 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.”

 

They also shared their ambition to carry on SM’s summer song lineage. JIWOO said, “As much as we enjoy listening to SM sunbaenims’ music, it would be such an honor and joy if our 'Lemon Tang' could also continue the lineage of our sunbaenims,” adding, “Since there is a lyric that says, ‘we beat it all, summer heart,’ I hope everyone can overcome this summer’s heat together with Hearts2Hearts.” IAN added, “If we can continue the lineage of SM sunbaenims’ summer songs, I would be truly, truly grateful and so, so happy.”

 

They also shared plenty of behind-the-scenes stories about the music video. STELLA introduced it by saying, “The music video contains a fun story where the members go on a school trip and witness an accident involving a lemon truck, then follow the lemons that fell from it and play in various places.” IAN said, “The filming location for this music video was Okinawa, and because it was our first overseas location shoot, all the members filmed while feeling very nervous but also excited.” YE-ON said, “There are many acting scenes in a story where we fall for a boy driving a lemon truck, and it was a very new challenge and a good experience for me as well.” CARMEN shared, “The weather was not very good on the first and second days, but we encouraged each other and were able to wrap up the filming well.”

 

Behind-the-scenes stories about the performance and stage outfits also followed. JUEUN said, “For 'Lemon Tang' as well, we practiced really hard day and night to show a performance unique to Hearts2Hearts,” adding, “Our signature four-on-four symmetry and straight-line formation are also included, so please show lots of interest.” A-NA introduced the point choreography by saying, “There are many moves that use the wrists,” adding, “Making lemons with both hands and the lemon-squeezing move are also key points.” JIWOO said of the stage outfits, “These are the outfits worn on the bus while going on a school trip, and we tried to show a concept like carrying bags when going on a school trip.”

 

They also shared their goals and ambitions going forward. 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.” STELLA said, “Going forward, I want to go on a world tour where we can meet S2U all around the world.”

 

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

 

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