The Chase is the debut single album by South Korean girl group Hearts2Hearts. It was released on February 24, 2025, by SM Entertainment, containing two tracks, including the lead single of the same name.
Background and release On February 3, 2023, SM Entertainment announced in its corporate strategy, SM 3.0, that it would be debuting a new girl group. On May 24, it was announced that the girl group would debut in the fourth quarter of 2023; however, after that timeframe was not met, a revised schedule was announced on November 5, 2024, with the debut now set for the first quarter of 2025. Then, on January 12, 2025, the group's name was revealed as Hearts2Hearts in a surprise trailer shown at the end of SM's 30th-anniversary SM Town Live 2025 concert.
On February 3, 2025, SM Entertainment announced that Hearts2Hearts's debut single album, The Chase, would be released on February 24, 2025, alongside the lead single of the same name. The following day, a character clip and the promotional schedule were revealed. On February 13, teaser videos featuring individual members were released, followed by a mood sampler video two days later. On February 23, the music video teaser for "The Chase" was released. The single album was released alongside the music video for "The Chase" on February 24.
Composition The Chase contains two tracks. The lead single, "The Chase", is described as a synth-pop song, inspired by Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland". It features "dynamic progression underpinned by bass synth" and lyrics that convey "a confident message about forging one's own path, along with the excitement and curiosity of exploring a new world". The second and final track, "Butterflies", is described as a mid-tempo R&B song characterized by a "deep bassline and guitar melodies".
Promotion Prior to the release of The Chase, on February 24, 2025, Hearts2Hearts held a live event called "Hearts2Hearts Debut Fan Showcase <Chase Our Hearts>" on YouTube and Weverse, aimed at introducing the single album and connecting with their fanbase.
Track listing
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from the single album's liner notes.
Studio SM LVYIN Studio – recording, digital editing, engineered for mix SM Dorii Studio – recording, digital editing SM Yellow Tail Studio – recording , digital editing, engineered for mix SM Blue Ocean Studio – mixing SM Concert Hall Studio – mixing Sterling Sound – mastering
Personnel
SM Entertainment – executive producer Hearts2Hearts – vocals Kenzie – producer, lyrics, composition, arrangement, vocal directing No2zcat – producer, composition, arrangement Lauren Faith – composition, arrangement Hannah Yadi – composition Jorja Douglas – composition Renée Downer – composition Stella Quaresma – composition Almeng (XYXX) – lyrics Kang Eun-jeong – lyrics Amanda Thomsen – composition, background vocals Daniel Michael Victor DMV (DMV & Ras) – producer, composition, arrangement Rasmus Gregersen Ras (DMV & Ras) – producer, composition, arrangement Jang Jin-young – vocal directing Jsong – vocal directing , background vocals Kim Yoo-hyun – guitar Lee Ji-hong – recording, digital editing, engineered for mix Jeong Jae-won – recording, digital editing Noh Min-ji – recording , digital editing, engineered for mix Kim Cheol-sun – mixing Nam Koong-jin – mixing Chris Gehringer – mastering
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for The Chase Chart (2025) Peakposition Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard Japan) 20 South Korean Albums (Circle) 3
Monthly charts + Monthly chart performance for The Chase Chart (2025) Position South Korean Albums (Circle) 6
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for The Chase Chart (2025) Position South Korean Albums (Circle) 60
Certifications
Release history + Release history for The Chase Region Date Format Label South Korea February 24, 2025 CD Various
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