Hearts2Hearts Lemon Tang Released With Six-Track Summer Mini-Album

Hearts2Hearts Lemon Tang arrived on June 22, 2026, as the group released its second mini-album and title track at 6 p.m. KST. The six-track release was paired with the simultaneous opening of the title-track music video through SMTOWN’s YouTube channel, placing the comeback around a bright summer concept built on lemon imagery and a dance-pop sound. ¹

The release followed a media event at Blue Square in Yongsan District, Seoul, where the group introduced the album and discussed its seasonal direction. The Korea Times reported that the project includes the title track “Lemon Tang” alongside “15-LOVE,” “Baby Steps,” “heart emoji,” “Secret Recipe” and “RUDE!” ²

Hearts2Hearts Lemon Tang Release Details

The new project is structured as a compact second mini-album rather than a single release. Celeb Confirmed, citing SM Entertainment, first reported on June 1 that Hearts2Hearts would release its second EP “Lemon Tang” on June 22, with six songs including the title track and the February single “Rude!”; the same report also noted same-day physical album release plans and preorders beginning June 1. ³

The title track has been described as a summer dance-pop song shaped by the contrast between sour lemon and tangy sweetness. Star Today reported that the album and the title-track music video opened at the same time at 6 p.m. KST, while also listing an 8 p.m. fan showcase at Blue Square’s Woori WON Banking Hall in Yongsan, Seoul. ⁴

Album Theme, Tracklist And Showcase Comments

At the Blue Square media showcase, the members framed “Lemon Tang” as a release tied to both the group’s name and a more specific emotional image. Dailian reported that leader Jiwoo described the album as heart-themed, with heart references appearing in the lyrics of the title track and B-sides. The same report noted KENZIE’s involvement in the title track after previous Hearts2Hearts songs including “The Chase,” “STYLE” and “FOCUS.” ⁵

Jiwoo explained the song’s emotional direction in simple terms: “‘Lemon Tang’ is more about how things turn sweet and bright when you’re with someone else.” ² The comment aligns with the title track’s stated use of lemon flavor as a metaphor, moving between sourness, sweetness and a brighter mood.

Carmen also connected the release to the group’s broader 2026 activity. At the showcase, she said, “Honestly, I want this whole year to be ‘RUDE!’ in the first half and ‘Lemon Tang’ in the second.” ² Dailian separately quoted Carmen as saying the group gained attention with “RUDE!” in the first half of the year and wanted to receive love with “Lemon Tang” as well, with the aim of making 2026 Hearts2Hearts’ year. ⁵

The tracklist links the new title song to “RUDE!,” which had already appeared as a February single. That inclusion gives the mini-album a bridge between the group’s earlier 2026 release activity and its summer-oriented comeback, while the remaining B-sides expand the project beyond the lead track.

Okinawa Visuals And Music Video Rollout

The music video rollout began before the album’s full release. News1 reported that the “Lemon Tang” music video teaser was released on June 20 through SMTOWN’s YouTube channel and other outlets. The teaser coverage described a school-trip storyline in which the members encounter lemons from a truck accident and move through several locations. ⁶

The final video was described by ChosunBiz / Pickcon as having been filmed in Okinawa, with seaside, beach and lemon farm locations supporting the track’s bright tone. The same report said “Lemon Tang” would be released on music platforms at 6 p.m. KST on June 22, with the music video arriving simultaneously through SMTOWN’s YouTube channel. ¹

Those setting details are central to how the comeback has been presented in source coverage. Rather than relying only on studio imagery, the visual concept uses Okinawa’s outdoor locations to match the song’s summer framing and lemon motif.

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