{
  "id": 12278209,
  "title": "Hearts2Hearts releases Korean version of Japanese debut single 'Iconic Heart'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/hearts2hearts-releases-korean-version-of-japanese-debut-single-iconic",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T02:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261006/hearts2hearts-releases-korean-version-of-japanese-debut-single-iconic-heart"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Girl group Hearts2Hearts has introduced a Korean-language rendition of \"Iconic Heart,\" the opening track from their Japanese debut single, according to their agency SM Entertainment. The Korean version of \"Iconic Heart (Korean Ver.)\" is now accessible on prominent streaming services, approximately two months following the Japanese release on August 12. The song is a dance hit influenced by Jersey club, a high-energy club genre originating from the U.S. state of New Jersey, featuring lively synthesizers and lively rhythms. Lyrics depict the thrill of progressing together using lighthearted, youthful imagery, as described by SM, one of South Korea's leading K-pop agencies and the parent company of acts like aespa and NCT. The agency stated that the Korean version presents a fresh perspective on the track while preserving the original's vigor. Hearts2Hearts made their debut performance of the Korean version on Friday at Spotify Closer, a concert co-hosted with the music streaming service at Seoul's Yeongdeungpo District. Spotify launched the series to highlight Korean artists, with Hearts2Hearts being its inaugural act. The group intends to promote the single extensively.",
  "summary": "Girl group Hearts2Hearts released a Korean-language version of \"Iconic Heart,\" the title track of its first Japanese single, on Monday, its agency SM Entertainment said. \"Iconic Heart (Korean Ver.)\" is available on major streaming platforms, about two months after the original came out in Japan on Aug. 12. The song is a dance track inspired by Jersey club, a fast-paced style of club music that…",
  "key_points": [
    "Hearts2Hearts releases Korean version of Iconic Heart",
    "Single debuted in Japan on August 12",
    "Group performed Korean version at Spotify Closer concert"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hearts2Hearts' release of the Korean version of Iconic Heart offers a new take on their Japanese debut single while maintaining its energy, as they prepare for extensive promotions.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Hearts2Hearts releases Korean version of Japanese debut single 'Iconic Heart'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/hearts2hearts-releases-korean-version-of-japanese-debut-single-iconic-12281462",
        "published": "2026-10-06T02:32:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}