{
  "id": 12281462,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T02:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261006/hearts2hearts-releases-korean-version-of-japanese-debut-single-iconic-heart"
  },
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  "account": "Korean pop girl group Hearts2Hearts unveiled a Korean-language adaptation of their debut Japanese single, \"Iconic Heart,\" on Monday, according to their agency, SM Entertainment. The title track of their first Japanese release is now accessible on prominent streaming services approximately two months after its Japanese debut on August 12. \"Iconic Heart (Korean Ver.)\" is a high-energy dance track influenced by Jersey club, a fast-paced club music genre that originated in the United States, featuring vibrant synthesizers and catchy beats. The song's lyrics exude enthusiasm for moving forward together using light, youthful imagery, as stated by SM, one of Korea's leading K-pop agencies, which also manages artists like aespa and NCT.\n\nThe agency highlighted that the Korean version presents a fresh perspective on the original while preserving its original vitality. Hearts2Hearts made their debut performing the Korean version of the song on Friday at Spotify Closer, a concert jointly organized with music streaming platform Spotify in Seoul's Yeongdeungpo District. Spotify initiated this series to highlight Korean artists, featuring Hearts2Hearts as their 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…",
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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",
        "published": "2026-10-06T02:12:03.000Z"
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