HEARTS2HEARTS Dazzles at Rakuten GirlsAward 2025

On May 3, 2025, rookie girl group Hearts2Hearts (H2H) from SM Entertainment gave a stunning performance on the main stage of the Rakuten GirlsAward 2025 Spring/Summer held at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. Their appearance marked H2H’s debut at Japan’s largest annual fashion and music event.

🎵 Dynamic & Harmonious Performance

H2H opened with their debut track, "The Chase". The song featured a mysterious and fantastical atmosphere with an “Alice in Wonderland” concept. Their performance showcased strong choreography and captivating vocals that mesmerized the audience.

They then performed the R&B ballad "Butterflies", delivering emotional vocal harmonies that touched the hearts of the audience. Before starting “Butterflies,” members shouted “Let’s go! Let’s go!” The audience responded with enthusiastic applause at the end.

👗 Enchanting Stage Fashion

The members wore edgy-elegant fashion combining modern streetwear with pastel tones and runway-style accessories. Their outfits sparked buzz among Japanese fashionistas and netizens. They asked the audience which costume they liked best and joked about whose was the cutest.

They concluded that all costumes were cute and agreed that fashion, like music, is a powerful way to express oneself.

📣 Warm Fan Interaction

After “The Chase,” members greeted the audience energetically: “Hello! We are Hearts2Hearts!” They expressed their excitement and asked if the audience enjoyed their performance. They then approached fans, saying “Hello!” and “I love you!” up close, and noted how happy they were to see everyone’s faces.

Each member introduced herself in fluent Japanese for first-time viewers. Indonesian member Carmen received loud cheers from international fans. She said in Japanese: “We are so happy to perform in Japan. We’re very excited.”

• JIWOO: "Hello! I’m JIWOO, the shining leader of Hearts2Hearts."
• CARMEN: "Hi! I’m CARMEN, the warm sun of Hearts2Hearts."
• JUUN: "Hello! I’m JUUN, the shortcut of Hearts2Hearts."
• A_NA: "Hi! I’m A_NA, the energy source of Hearts2Hearts."
• IAN: "Hello! I’m IAN, the bright-eyed visual of Hearts2Hearts."
• YUHA: "Hi! I’m YUHA, the intro fairy of Hearts2Hearts."
• STELLA: "Hello! I’m STELLA, the long‑necked rabbit of Hearts2Hearts."
• YE_ON: "Hi! I’m YE‑ON, the mochi‑mochi of Hearts2Hearts."

They thanked the audience and asked for continued support. They asked how the audience felt about “The Chase,” and the response was enthusiastic. Mentioning Golden Week in Japan, they expressed how thrilled they were to meet fashionable fans in a beautiful setting.

📸 Viral on Social Media

Clips of their performance tagged with #H2H_GirlsAward trended on X (Japan’s Twitter) and TikTok. Fans called the moment when Jiwoo and Ye‑on made a heart sign at the end “iconic and full of love for S2U,” their official fandom name.

🎤 H2H Setlist at GirlsAward 2025

• "The Chase" – full of sharp choreography and the “Alice in Wonderland” stage concept.
• "Butterflies" – emotional vocals, strong stage presence, elegant delivery.

The members expressed sadness that their next song would be the last, but asked the audience to enjoy until the end. They promised to meet again and shouted “Thank you! Thank you!” as they waved and said “See you!” while leaving the stage.