Chat Hearts2Hearts captures the vibrant and playful journey of Hearts2Hearts as they navigate their first reality show. The program reveals personal stories, including SM casting experiences, and features engaging team missions like ‘Buddy Day.’ With a growing global presence and rising interest in Ian, the group continues to generate buzz in online communities.
Chat Hearts2Hearts Premieres with Hearts2Hearts’ First Reality Show
Hearts2Hearts has unveiled its first reality entertainment program. On the 26th, the group premiered the first episode of Chat Hearts2Hearts on Wavve. The show captures the group’s lively and playful charm as they adjust to the entertainment industry. In the first episode, the eight members shared their journeys toward becoming singers, behind-the-scenes stories of their SM casting, and their unique personal charms, answering fans’ curiosities.
Chat Hearts2Hearts Reveals SM Casting Stories and the ‘DM Line’
A notable revelation was that Juun, Ian, and YE-ON were cast through direct messages on social media. This makes them part of SM’s ‘DM Line,’ joining the likes of aespa’s Karina, RIIZE’s Wonbin, and NCT’s Sion. Their unexpected recruitment stories added an intriguing element to the show.
Chat Hearts2Hearts Highlights ‘Buddy Day’ Missions
The first episode also featured ‘Buddy Day,’ where the members paired up to complete various missions. Jiwoo and Ian, Carmen and Juun, Yuha and A-NA, and Stella and YE-ON formed teams. As they traveled toward a mystery location, they shared their first impressions of one another and played balance games, showcasing their adorable chemistry. The preview for episode two hinted at more exciting challenges to come.
Global Broadcast and Future Appearances
Chat Hearts2Hearts releases new episodes every Wednesday at 11 AM on Wavve, with two episodes per week. Additionally, it airs on Mnet every Thursday at 10:40 PM and is available on KOCOWA+ (in the Americas, Europe, and Oceania), Amazon Prime Video Channel “Channel K” (India), True Visions Now (Thailand), and Amazon Prime Video Channel “Music K” (Japan). Hearts2Hearts is also set to perform at The Performance, a global music festival hosted by TV Asahi at K Arena Yokohama on the 30th.
Public Reaction and Ian’s Rising Popularity
On MLBPARK, a Korean online community, Hearts2Hearts has generated buzz, with many finding the group refreshing. The members, aged 14 to 18, possess a youthful charm that resonates with the public. Some believe that this fresh energy sets them apart and could help them surpass senior girl groups.
Ian, in particular, has drawn comparisons to Karina from aespa. Karina is one of the top idols, so being likened to her is a strong start for Ian. While she is currently gaining attention for her visuals, her energetic personality might shine even more in variety shows and self-produced content. With Chat Hearts2Hearts now airing, fans are eager to see Ian’s potential unfold. However, as a rookie, her singing and dancing skills still need further evaluation. Some even argue that Ian had a stronger debut than Karina, pointing out that few initially expected Karina to reach her current status.

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Chat Hearts2Hearts is available in the US! I hope to see Ian in more reality shows!