Hearts2Hearts have officially released “Next Chapter,” an upbeat synth-pop collaboration with Arena of Valor celebrating the popular multiplayer online battle arena game’s 10th anniversary. The new single marks the SM Entertainment group’s first English-language release and arrives alongside an official music video.
Built around bouncy production, playful synths and the members’ bright vocals, “Next Chapter” embraces themes of friendship, teamwork and the excitement of entering unfamiliar territory. The track draws inspiration from Arena of Valor’s colorful universe, connecting the game’s adventurous spirit with Hearts2Hearts’ energetic pop identity.
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The accompanying music video brings that concept to life as the members venture into a new world together. Colorful visuals and high-energy choreography reinforce the song’s message of facing challenges with confidence while relying on the people beside you. The release also introduces the group to a broader international audience through its English lyrics, expanding their activities beyond the Korean and Japanese markets.
The collaboration will extend beyond the single itself. Hearts2Hearts are scheduled to perform “Next Chapter” live for the first time on October 23 at Arena of the Decade: RoV Pro League 2026 Winter, a major esports event taking place in Bangkok, Thailand. Exclusive in-game content inspired by the group and their distinctive charm is also planned for a later release, bringing their music directly into the gaming experience.
“Next Chapter” arrives during an active period for the eight-member group, who have continued building their presence across multiple markets. On October 5, Hearts2Hearts released “ICONIC HEART (Korean Ver.),” a Korean-language version of their Japanese debut single. The track received its first live performance at Spotify CLOSER in Seoul on October 2, ahead of its official streaming release.
Originally released as the title track of their first Japanese single album, “ICONIC HEART” combines Jersey club-inspired production, bright synthesizers and bouncing rhythms. Its commercial performance helped establish the group’s foothold in Japan, with the original single reaching No. 2 on both the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and Oricon Weekly Combined Singles Ranking. The song also peaked at No. 2 on Billboard Japan’s Hot 100 and Top Singles Sales charts.
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