AtHeart Officially Debuts With New EP and Single, Plot Twist – Out Now
“In a year full of debuts in the world of K-pop, Titan Content’s first girl group, AtHeart,
has made a strong first impression.”
The Hollywood Reporter
“…a diverse ensemble poised for global appeal.”
Billboard
“Some new faces are entering the K-pop scene with heart and soul.”
Teen Vogue
“…what could be one of K-pop’s most anticipated launches of 2025.”
Varietà
August 13, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – K-pop’s newest breakout act, Nel cuore, makes their highly-anticipated debut today with the release of their first EP, Plot Twist, available now [TITAN CONTENT/IMPERIAL Music]. Watch the music video for the title track “Plot Twist” Here.
Co-produced and co-written by Jonah Shy (Chappell Roan, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes) and mixed by Grammy-winning engineer Rob Kinelski (Billie Eilish), “Plot Twist” blends dreamlike harmonies with surges of high-energy EDM, creating a dynamic pop-dance hybrid that feels both cinematic and electrifying. Opening and closing with a striking a cappella section, the track builds a full-circle emotional arc, capturing the whirlwind of unexpected feelings and the choice to embrace them authentically. Like a coming-of-age film, “Plot Twist” mirrors AtHeart’s free-spirited unpredictability and fearless embrace of the unknown.
The music video showcases each member of Nel cuore as a distinct romantic archetype, depicting playful yet relatable misadventures in love. On August 3, the group shared a teaser for the music video, featuring an exciting cameo from Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung, who steps into the role of a sharp-eyed counselor. Her appearance highlights a meaningful moment of support between K-pop generations, with Sooyoung serving as both mentor and champion for the group’s bold entrance into the industry.
Elsewhere on the EP, “Push Back” layers amapiano rhythms over the thrilling push-and-pull of a flirty romance; “Dot Dot Dot…” offers a minimal, vocal-led R&B reflection on the feeling that a chance meeting might be fate; “Knew Me” delivers an uplifting, polished pop anthem about transformation and self-assurance; and pre-release single “Good Girl (AtHeart)” is a rebellious, genre-bending statement piece that laid the foundation for the group’s unique sound and confident message. Across five tracks, Plot Twist captures the chaos and beauty of youth, telling a story of emotional turns and self-discovery.
Even before their debut, Nel cuore had already established remarkable buzz. Earlier this year, they signed to IMPERIAL Music, a division of Republic Records, as their U.S. label partner, were tapped as global brand ambassadors for popular Japanese brand SAVAS, and made waves with their pre-debut single “Good Girl (AtHeart).” They’ve been spotlighted by major outlets including Teen Vogue, Billboard, Varietà, and more, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated K-pop launches of the year.
The formation of Nel cuore aligns with TITAN CONTENT’s ambitious vision, spearheaded by Nikki Semin Han, the renowned K-pop executive and former CEO of SM Entertainment. Han announced the launch of TITAN CONTENT on November 28, 2023, through Varietà, introducing it as the world’s first premier K-pop-focused musica company headquartered in the U.S. TITAN’s leadership team also includes CEO Katie Kang, CBO Dom Rodriguez, Chief Visual Officer Guiom Lee, and Chief Performance Officer Lia Kim.
