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Hearts2Hearts Release Six-Track EP 'Lemon Tang' to Push Their Summer Sound

The group seeks to translate the breakout success of 'Rude!' into a bright summer identity linked to SM Entertainment’s summer-song tradition.

Overview

  • Hearts2Hearts released the six-track EP Lemon Tang and began promotion with a Seoul media showcase and an Okinawa-filmed music video on Monday, June 22, 2026.
  • The EP’s title track uses a lemon-and-’tang’ metaphor and sunlit visuals to frame a bright, togetherness-oriented summer concept the members say fits their group identity.
  • The new release includes the February hit 'Rude!' — a song that topped Korean charts, won five music-show trophies, and passed 100 million YouTube views — which the group is using as the commercial benchmark for this push.
  • Choreography and visuals are central to the comeback, featuring the group’s signature four-on-four symmetrical formations, a giant-heart moment, and a dance move built for viral short-form challenges.
  • International coverage has followed the launch, with NME running a Cover feature and a curated 'Lemon Hour' playlist, signaling growing global interest as the group expands from tours and awards into broader markets.