AtHeart

AtHeart
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2024 (2024)–present
Labels
Members
  • Michi
  • Arin
  • Katelyn
  • Bome
  • Seohyeon
  • Aurora
  • Nahyun
Websitewww.atheart.me

AtHeart (Korean: 앳하트; RR: Aethateu) is a South Korean girl group formed by entertainment agency Titan Content. The group is composed of seven members: Michi, Arin, Katelyn, Bome, Seohyeon, Aurora, and Nahyun.

History

2024–present: Formation and introduction

Nikki Semin-Han, who was the former chief executive officer (CEO) of SM Entertainment, co-founded entertainment agency Titan Content on November 28, 2023. The agency expressed to incorporate its traditional Korean pop training and development with metaverse innovation.[1] Titan Content planned in launching two South Korean girl groups with global auditions occurring the next year.[2] After scouting talent from prominent locations,[3] the agency announced on July 16, 2024, that Michi and Sorin are the first members for upcoming girl group AtHeart.[4] The group name simply indicates their "genuine nature" to have the connection and love between them and their fans, to ensure the empowerment of being authentic.[5]

"They all grew up loving K-pop music, also singing and dancing [which] they were ready when we first found them [and] try to make sure we give them the necessary education, not necessarily on singing and dancing but also on the mental training. [...] With all these interesting groups coming out recently, I thought this was the perfect time, the right time, to debut this girl group."

Katie Kang, explaining her first thoughts developing AtHeart to The Hollywood Reporter.[6]

Maeil Business Newspaper were perplexed for this decision as individuals and their social media accounts are kept confidential until the group is finalized. Revealing their identities simultaneously tend to be unconventional.[7] Three members were introduced as Katelyn, Seohyeon, and Aurora on November 12 for AtHeart.[8] Although the group became a five-piece ensemble, the agency had more members to recruit soon before AtHeart debut early next year.[9] Three months later, the seven-member group was established, unveiling Nahyun, Arin, and Bome on February 21, 2025. Teen Vogue interviewed them showcasing their influences and strengths; Sorin was later removed from publication as she is no longer debuting with AtHeart.[10]

Titan Content subsequently partnered with Imperial Music, a division from Republic Records, that "makes them the ideal partner for this venture."[11] AtHeart started to upload teasers showcasing their pre-debut song and released a music video titled "Good Girl (AtHeart)" through video sharing platform YouTube on March 14.[12] The hyperpop song was soon pre-released worldwide digitally for music download and streaming on May 29 at 1 p.m. (KST).[13]

A month later, the group confirmed on July 10 they would release their debut extended play (EP) in the upcoming month.[14] While promoting the project, the next day it was announced that Aurora was excluded due to health problems.[15] Plot Twist was later released globally on August 13 at 6 p.m. (KST), which includes five songs in its tracklist.[16] AtHeart soon would make their first televised performances through M Countdown,[17] Show! Music Core,[18] and Inkigayo.

Members

  • Michi (미치)
  • Arin (아린)
  • Katelyn (케이틀린)
  • Bome (봄)
  • Seohyeon (서현)
  • Aurora (아우로라)
  • Nahyun (나현)

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details
Plot Twist

Videography

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released, and director(s)
Title Year Album Director(s) Ref.
"Good Girl (AtHeart)" 2025 Plot Twist Unknown director [19]
"Plot Twist" [20]

See also

References

  1. ^ Brandle, Lars (November 28, 2023). "Former SM Entertainment CEO launches new U.S.-based K-pop company". Billboard. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  2. ^ Frater, Patrick (November 28, 2023). "Titan Content, K-pop multinational, being launched by former SM Entertainment CEO Nikki Han". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  3. ^ Dalugdug, Mandy (December 13, 2023). "Ex-SM Entertainment CEO's Titan Content to open global auditions for 'next wave of global K-pop superstars'". Music Business Worldwide. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  4. ^ Frater, Patrick (July 16, 2024). "First members of K-pop girl group AtHeart unveiled by Titan Content". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  5. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (July 16, 2024). "Titan Content announces first girl group and reveals two members in 'next-generation' K-pop debut strategy". Billboard. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on December 6, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  6. ^ Fell, Nicole (March 14, 2025). "Titan Content CEO Katie Kang on the globalization of K-pop and how it influenced her new group AtHeart". The Hollywood Reporter. Eldridge Industries.
  7. ^ Jin-ah, Son (July 18, 2024). "'내년 상반기 데뷔' 앳하트, 美·中·日 유력 매체 집중 조명" [AtHeart, 'debut in the first half of new year' highlights leading media in the U.S., China, and Japan.]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  8. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (November 12, 2024). "'Next-generation' K-pop group AtHeart introduces 3 new members alongside personal social accounts". Billboard. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  9. ^ Jin-ah, Son (November 13, 2024). "'타이탄 첫 걸그룹' 앳하트, 멤버 3인 추가 공개…실력·비주얼·매력 겸비" ['Titan's first girl group' AtHeart reveals three more members... Combining skills, visuals, and charm]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  10. ^ Delgado, Sara (February 21, 2025). "Meet AtHeart's final 7 members: Michi, Seohyeon, Katelyn, Aurora, Nahyun, Arin and Bome". Teen Vogue. Condé Nast. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  11. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (February 21, 2025). "K-pop girl group AtHeart full lineup unveiled as Titan Content sets partnership with Imperial Music". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  12. ^ Bitna, Geum (March 14, 2024). "앳하트, 데뷔 전 "Good Girl (AtHeart)" 선공개…짜릿X강렬한 하이퍼팝 감성" [AtHeart pre-released "Good Girl (AtHeart)" before debut... thrilling and intense hyper-pop sensibility]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  13. ^ Yi-jeong, Choi (May 29, 2025). "앳하트, 오늘(29일) 프리 데뷔곡 "Good Girl (AtHeart)" 전 세계 동시 발매" [AtHeart releases pre-debut song "Good Girl (AtHeart)" worldwide today (the 29th)]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  14. ^ Mi-kyung, Sun (July 10, 2025). "앳하트(AtHeart), 8월 13일 데뷔 확정..5세대 방점 찍는다" [AtHeart confirmed to debut on August 13th, marking the 5th generation]. Korea JoongAng Daily (in Korean). Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  15. ^ Ji-won, Jeong (July 11, 2025). "'타이탄 걸그룹' 앳하트, 8월 13일 데뷔 확정…아우로라 제외 6人" ['Titan girl group' AtHeart confirmed to debut on August 13th... 6 members excluding Aurora]. Joy News 24 (in Korean). Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  16. ^ Jun-hee, Park (August 13, 2025). "Titan Content's first K-pop group AtHeart makes bold step with Plot Twist". The Korea Herald. Herald Corporation. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
  17. ^ Mi-kyung, Seon (August 14, 2025). "앳하트, 오늘(14일) '엠카'서 데뷔..Plot Twist 무대 최초 공개" [AtHeart debuts on M Countdown today (the 14th) and unveils Plot Twist for the first time]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  18. ^ Na-yeon, Kim (August 16, 2025). "블랙핑크, 韓 없어도 '뛰어' 열기 계속..'음악중심' 2주 연속 1위[종합]" [Blackpink's "Jump" continues to reign supreme even without Korea, topping Show! Music Core for two consecutive weeks]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  19. ^ AtHeart (March 14, 2025). "Good Girl (AtHeart)". Retrieved April 28, 2025 – via YouTube.
  20. ^ AtHeart (August 13, 2025). "Plot Twist". Retrieved August 14, 2025 – via YouTube.
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