SM's 8-member rookie girl group Hearts2Hearts announces their debut image. /Courtesy of SM Entertainment

SM Entertainment is set to introduce a new girl group after five years since Aespa in 2020.

SM announced on the 13th that the eight-member new girl group "Hearts2Hearts" will debut on the 24th of next month.

The day before, SM unexpectedly unveiled a video announcing their debut at the 30th anniversary concert "SMTOWN LIVE 2025" held at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.

The team name Hearts2Hearts embodies the intention to connect with global fans through a mysterious and beautiful musical world filled with various emotions and heartfelt messages, and to move forward together as a larger "us." SM introduced the eight members as having diverse charms and limitless potential.

SM noted, "We will present a differentiated color in music, performance, visuals, and various aspects based on our unique cultural heritage built over a long time and our solid planning capabilities."