Hearts2Hearts (SM Entertainment) have officially released their new single “Next Chapter,” a special collaboration with Arena of Valor, the popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed by Tencent Games and Garena. The track is now available on all major streaming platforms [LISTEN HERE], along with an official music video on Hearts2Hearts’ YouTube channel [WATCH HERE].
Celebrating Arena of Valor‘s 10th anniversary, “Next Chapter” is an upbeat synth-pop dance track that brings the game’s vibrant world to life through playful, bouncy sounds and Hearts2Hearts’ bright, energetic vocals. Marking the group’s first English-language release, the song captures the thrill of stepping into the unknown, taking on new challenges with confidence, and knowing you have each other’s backs no matter what comes your way.
The accompanying music video follows the members as they venture into a new world together. Blending colorful visuals with playful, high-energy choreography, the video brings the song’s sense of adventure and teamwork to life.
Following the release, Hearts2Hearts will also perform “Next Chapter” live for the first time on October 23 at Arena of the Decade: RoV Pro League 2026 Winter, a major esports event in Bangkok, Thailand. The collaboration will also extend into the game itself, with a range of exclusive in-game content inspired by Hearts2Hearts and the group’s unique charm set to roll out at a later date.
Earlier this month, Hearts2Hearts released a Korean-language version of their Japanese debut single “ICONIC HEART (Korean Ver.)” on October 5, with performances on Korean music shows scheduled for this week.
About Hearts2Hearts
Hearts2Hearts is a group that embodies the meaning of connecting hearts with global fans through their own mystical and beautiful musical world, filled with diverse emotions and heartfelt messages. Their name reflects their aspiration to grow together as a greater “we,” forging deep connections through music. The group consists of eight members—JIWOO, CARMEN, YUHA, STELLA, JUUN, A-NA, IAN, and YE-ON—each possessing unique charms and limitless potential. With their captivating presence and boundless possibilities, Hearts2Hearts is set to make a lasting impression on the global music scene.
Since debuting in 2025, Hearts2Hearts has quickly established itself as one of K-pop’s breakout acts, earning nine Rookie of the Year awards—the most among K-pop artists that debuted that year. “The Chase,” “STYLE,” and “RUDE!” have each surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, making Hearts2Hearts the first K-pop girl group to debut in 2025 to reach the milestone. In March 2026, the group further demonstrated their growing international appeal by selling out both the New York and Los Angeles dates of their 2026 Hearts2Hearts Premier Showcase in North America.
On June 22, Hearts2Hearts returned with their second mini album, Lemon Tang, selling more than half a million copies and setting a new career high. Building on that momentum, the group made their official Japanese debut in August with their first Japanese single, ICONIC HEART, which reached No. 2 on both the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and Billboard Japan’s Top Singles Sales chart. The release recorded the highest first-week sales for a debut single by a female artist in Japan in 2026, further highlighting Hearts2Hearts’ growing global presence.
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