Hearts2Hearts has released “Next Chapter,” a special collaboration single with Arena of Valor, marking the K-pop girl group’s first English-language release. The song arrived on major music streaming platforms on October 16, 2026, at 6 PM KST, alongside an official music video on the group’s YouTube channel.
The collaboration celebrates the 10th anniversary of Arena of Valor, the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed by Tencent Games and Garena. The release brings together the game’s competitive world and Hearts2Hearts’ energetic musical style through a track centered on friendship, confidence, and embracing new experiences.
According to SM Entertainment’s press release, “Next Chapter” combines upbeat synth-pop production with playful rhythms and the group’s bright vocals. Its message encourages listeners to face unfamiliar challenges together, trust their abilities, and support one another through difficult moments.
The accompanying music video expands on those themes through colorful visuals and high-energy choreography. It follows the eight members as they venture into a new world together, reflecting the sense of discovery and teamwork that connects the song with Arena of Valor.
HEARTS2HEARTS TO PERFORM “NEXT CHAPTER” LIVE IN BANGKOK
Following the single’s release, Hearts2Hearts will perform “Next Chapter” live for the first time on October 23, 2026. The debut performance is scheduled for Arena of the Decade: RoV Pro League 2026 Winter, a major esports event taking place in Bangkok, Thailand.
The appearance will introduce the collaboration to the game’s esports audience while giving fans their first opportunity to experience the new song in a live setting.
The partnership will also extend beyond music. SM Entertainment confirmed that exclusive in-game content inspired by Hearts2Hearts and the members’ individual charms is planned for a later release. Details about the content and its launch date have not yet been announced.
HEARTS2HEARTS BUILDS ON INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS
The release follows a busy year for Hearts2Hearts, which debuted in 2025 and consists of JIWOO, CARMEN, YUHA, STELLA, JUUN, A-NA, IAN, and YE-ON.
Earlier in October, the group released a Korean-language version of its Japanese debut single, “ICONIC HEART,” on October 5. The members also have Korean music-show performances scheduled following that release.
Their second mini album, Lemon Tang, arrived on June 22, 2026, selling more than 500,000 copies. The group subsequently made its official Japanese debut in August with ICONIC HEART, which reached No. 2 on both the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and Billboard Japan’s Top Singles Sales chart.
With “Next Chapter,” Hearts2Hearts expands its international activities through a collaboration that combines K-pop, gaming, and esports. The English-language single and upcoming Bangkok performance offer the group another opportunity to reach audiences beyond its existing fanbase.
