{"id":247412,"date":"2026-04-01T22:28:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T22:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/247412\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T22:28:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T22:28:17","slug":"hearts2hearts-takes-the-us-by-storm-with-first-sold-out-tour-annenberg-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/247412\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearts2Hearts takes the US by storm with first sold-out tour \u2013 Annenberg Media"},"content":{"rendered":"

On March 22, South Korean entertainment company SM Entertainment\u2019s new girl group Hearts2Hearts took their first solo Los Angeles stage at the Wiltern. In a few months, the group has captured the hearts of global audiences with their charismatic stage presence and social media presence. The Los Angeles show was sold out, with front row resale tickets selling for over $3,000.<\/p>\n

First debuting on February 24, 2025, with single \u201cThe Chase<\/a>,\u201d Hearts2Hearts had an explosive rookie year, garnering more than 100 million streams on the track and winning the New Artist of the Year at the Melon Music Awards<\/a> this past winter. This short but sweet \u201cHearts2House\u201d showcase brought the group and fans closer together, as fans got to interact with the idols in an intimate setting. The showcase\u2019s concept was brought to life as the group asked audience members to consider themselves as exclusive club members.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s club goal is sharing our hearts with each other,\u201d member Carmen said.<\/p>\n

\"IdolsHearts2Hearts dance in sync for their performance of \u201cStyle.\u201d (Photo courtesy of SM Entertainment) <\/p>\n

Hearts2Hearts fan Andre Jiang reported that the highlight of the concert was the synchronized choreography and the group\u2019s interactions with the audience. Jiang wasn\u2019t alone in this sentiment, as many fans mentioned how the interactions made the audience feel closer to the group members.<\/p>\n

Some S2H (\ud558\uce04, pronounced Hacheu), the name of Hearts2Heart\u2019s fandom, interactions included a ten-minute-long Q&A session, where the idols answered the \u201chearts and wishes\u201d of the fans.<\/p>\n

There were some cute \u201cget to know the group\u201d questions, such as asking which member was the coolest or what fans should expect from the group\u2019s next comeback.<\/p>\n

But the Q&A session wasn\u2019t the only time the group connected with fans. During songs with lighter choreography, the members often moved to the front of the stage to interact more closely with the audience. In one especially memorable moment during \u201cApple Pie<\/a>,\u201d member Stella played rock-paper-scissors with a fan in the front row.<\/p>\n

Audience members also showed great enthusiasm in participating in Stella\u2019s viral Rude! trend<\/a>, where members filmed the iconic talking point from the group\u2019s newest song, \u201cRude!<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n

\"AudienceAudience members cheer along to Hearts2Hearts\u2019 performance at the Wiltern. (Photo courtesy of SM Entertainment) <\/p>\n

Another highlight of the concert was the Hearts2Hearts covers of previous SM groups, with songs such as \u201cGee<\/a>\u201d by Girl\u2019s Generation, \u201cRed Flavor<\/a>\u201d by Red Velvet and \u201cElectric Shock<\/a>\u201d by F(X). Many fans reported that they were introduced to Hearts2Hearts through being long-term fans of the company.<\/p>\n

This company loyalty creates a unique dynamic where older fans of \u201cSecond Gen\u201d groups, those from around 2003-2012, are now following teenagers \u2014 a transition that wasn\u2019t immediately easy for everyone. Abby Le, a fan from Los Angeles, said she was a long-time fan of the company, but was initially hesitant to follow the group, noting that many of the members are her age or even younger.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith these groups, these girls are so talented that I very much see them more for their talent and their hard work before most other things,\u201d Le said.<\/p>\n

\"IdolsHearts2Hearts pays tribute to their sunbaemin by performing Girl\u2019s Generation\u2019s \u201cGenie.\u201d (Photo courtesy of SM Entertainment) <\/p>\n

Consisting of members born between 2010-2006, Hearts2Hearts are relatively young for idols, which has created a sense of relatability for many fans around the same age as the members.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing \u201806, I feel I definitely resonate with them more. I also go to school. I like to go out and take photo booth pictures the way they do. So when I watch their content, I\u2019m very much like, \u2018oh, they\u2019re just like me for real,\u2019\u201d Le said.<\/p>\n