hrtz.wav (HaatzWave), vetted even before debut, is leaping from being the top act of a survival program to becoming the next-generation global band headliner.
hrtz.wav (HaatzWave), born through Mnet's global band-making survival program "Still Heart Club," which aired from Oct. to Dec. last year, seized the hearts of judges Jung Yong-hwa · Lee Jang-won · Sunwoo Jung-a · Ha Sung-woon as well as global viewers with a narrative of repeated growth amid fierce competition that "stole" their hearts.
The five members—Yun Young-jun (keyboard) · Lian (vocal) · Dane (bass) · K-ten (guitar) · Hagiwa (drums)—secured their debut lineup by claiming first place in final position votes, proving both solid skills and distinctive personalities. As they completed missions, their abilities developed, and even within different team combinations all members stood out by performing as "front persons." Reviews noted not only individual capabilities but also teamwork, a quality regarded as most important for a band.
Their synergy was immediately proven on a live stage. hrtz.wav (HaatzWave), which had its first performance as a group on Mnet's "M Countdown" earlier this year, unleashed live potential with the "Still Heart Club" signal song "Because it's a day of youth." The authenticity hrtz.wav (HaatzWave) built through the survival program reached many global fans via dynamic band sound. At the venue, mass singing and cheers erupted, confirming a solid fan base even before their official debut.
Expectations are high that hrtz.wav (HaatzWave) will capture both musicality and mass appeal. In fact, members Lian and Dane co-wrote and co-composed as a "two top" from "Tomorrow," the first self-composed song on "Still Heart Club," to the final mission song "It's okay," while Yun Young-jun also wrote and composed "Us at the end of that season" for the final mission, demonstrating high-level producing sensibilities. Lian and Dane will include their self-composed song "Ariberry" on hrtz.wav (HaatzWave)'s debut album The First Wave and present the title track "NINETEEN," which all members contributed lyrics to, showcasing the group's clear musical identity.
hrtz.wav (HaatzWave)'s distinctive visuals and chemistry are also galvanizing their fandom. In the previously released four-part self-produced content "Catch.wav (CatchWave)," members showed a pleasant, surprising charm and warm chemistry distinct from the stage, winning fans' hearts. The teaser for The First Wave is receiving a strong reaction for its extreme visual synergy and concept execution.
Building presence in the K-band scene with their solid narrative even before an official debut, hrtz.wav (HaatzWave) will release their first mini album The First Wave online and offline at 6 p.m. on April 8. On the same day at 8 p.m., they will hold a debut commemorative fan showcase at the Culture Depot performance hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul, and begin full-fledged activities.
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