AtHeart

AtHeart
AtHeart in August 2025
L–R: Arin, Bome, Seohyeon, Katelyn, Nahyun, and Michi
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2024 (2024)–present
Labels
Members
  • Michi
  • Arin
  • Katelyn
  • Bome
  • Seohyeon
  • Aurora
  • Nahyun
Websiteatheart.me

AtHeart (Korean: 앳하트) 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

2023–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.[1] They had planned in launching two girl groups with global auditions occurring the next year.[2] After scouting locations,[3] the agency announced on July 16, 2024, that Michi and Sorin were the first members for upcoming South Korean 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, because individuals and their social media accounts are kept confidential until the group is finalized. Revealing their identities simultaneously was 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 before their debut.[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 uploaded a music video titled "Good Girl (AtHeart)" through video sharing platform YouTube on March 14.[12] It was soon released worldwide digitally for music download and streaming on May 29 at 1 p.m. (KST).[13] The same day, Dreamus announced they will exclusively distribute any music release from AtHeart, along with merchandising in South Korea.[14]

A month later, AtHeart confirmed on July 10 they would release their debut extended play (EP) in the upcoming month.[15] While promoting the project, the next day it was announced that Aurora was excluded due to health problems.[16] Plot Twist was later released globally on August 13 at 6 p.m. (KST), which includes five songs in its tracklist.[17] A teaser trailer for its title track was uploaded, with singer Choi Soo-young (of Girls' Generation) appearing as a mentor.[18] The same day, they made their first showcase at Blue Square, located in the Yongsan District.[19] AtHeart soon would make their first televised performances through M Countdown,[20] Show! Music Core,[21] and Inkigayo.[22]

Kwon Saebom of Billboard Korea named the group as Rookie of the Month, where she sees them understanding each other's "cultural and linguistic backgrounds" marking their traits as a "defining strength."[23] AtHeart then released an English-language rendition of "Plot Twist" on October 10,[24] along with two remixed versions from Cat Dealers and Tsu Nami at the end of the month.[25] Titan Content launched them a promotional tour in the United States, in order to accelerate the group onto the global market.[26] AtHeart later performed and were interviewed by Good Day New York on November 21,[27] becoming one of the first K-pop group to debut early on U.S. television.[28]

On February 20, 2026, AtHeart released a digital single "Shut Up", while released another digital single "Butterfly Doors" on March 11.[29]

Members

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

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, with selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[30]
Plot Twist 11

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, with selected chart positions, and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Down.
[32]
"Good Girl (AtHeart)" 2025 — Plot Twist
"Plot Twist" 125
"Shut Up" 2026 — Non-album singles
"Butterfly Doors" —
"—" denotes a recording that failed to chart, was ineligible for the chart or was not released.

See also

References

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  30. ^ Peak positions on the Circle Album Chart:
  31. ^ Cumulative sales for Plot Twist:
  32. ^ Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
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