Hearts2Hearts continues its breakout run, sweeping major rookie trophies across Korea and overseas.

On February 15, Hearts2Hearts won the Rookie of the Year award at the 33rd Hanteo Music Awards 2025, held at KSPO Dome in Seoul.

9 Rookie Trophies, A 2025 Record

With this win, Hearts2Hearts secured its ninth rookie award, marking the highest number among artists who debuted in 2025.

The group previously collected trophies at the 2nd D Awards, 2025 MAMA Awards, and MMA 2025, solidifying its position as one of the most prominent new acts of the year.

In particular, at the 2026 Korea First Brand Awards held on January 6, Hearts2Hearts swept rookie awards across three countries—Korea, Vietnam, and Indonesia—highlighting its expanding global footprint.

Global Recognition and Chart Success

Hearts2Hearts is also gaining attention overseas. The group was selected as "Emerging Artist of the Year" by NME in the UK and received a nomination for Best New Artist (K-pop) at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in the United States.

The group's first mini album FOCUS has shown strong performance as well, topping Japan's Oricon Daily Album Chart. The title track of the same name ranked No.11 on The FADER's "51 Best Songs of 2025" list, achieving the highest placement among K-pop artists on the list.

Hearts2Hearts will release its new single "Rude!" on February 20 at 6 p.m. KST across major music platforms, continuing its rapid ascent in 2026.