“The name ‘AtHeart’ speaks to this group’s genuine nature and the connection and love they will build with their fans by empowering them to be their authentic selves,” Titan CEO Katie Kang told Billboard to coincide with the group’s announcement. “Titan has been scouting and holding global auditions since the beginning of 2024, and we were captivated by the incredible talent we discovered. These members are so uniquely charming, and they embody the next generation of K-pop.”
On November 12, 2024, four months after the group’s initial reveal, three new members — Seohyeon, Katelyn, and Aurora from South Korea, The Philippines, and Japan — entered the chat, ready to get even more people into AtHeart. Now, on February 21, 2025, we finally have the final seven-member configuration with the addition of three more members: Nahyun, Arin, and Bome.
To get to know AtHeart better before their debut this summer, Teen Vogue had heart-to-hearts with the members. Find out everything you need to know to familiarize yourself with the members of AtHeart better below.
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Michi
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- Birth date: May 6, 2007
- Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Nationality: Japanese-American
- Languages spoken: English, Japanese, learning Korean
- Favorite color: Pink
- MBTI: ENTJ
- TikTok: @michiatheart
- Instagram: @michiatheart
When and why did you decide to pursue being an idol?
I think I have always wanted to be an idol. Ever since I was young, I always enjoyed dancing, acting, and singing on stage. My love for music and K-pop grew especially when I started to perform K-pop dance covers with my friends at school. Then, passing TITAN’s global audition and taking the opportunity to become an idol was a dream come true. It is so exciting for me to be able to do what I love and what I have worked hard towards. It makes me happy to be able to spread joy to people through music and performing!
Can you share some of your biggest influences — genres or artists — growing up and now?
My biggest influences in music right now are NewJeans and PinkPantheress. Lately, I’ve been into their upbeat and groovy styles, which always get me moving and inspired and I look up to them so much as artists and performers. Growing up and even now, I love listening to all styles of music from old bands to new rap music. I admire how, no matter what the genre is, you can always discover new things you enjoy. This wide range of musical influences has shaped my own style and will continue to inspire me on my journey as an artist.
What do you feel is your strength as a performer?
I think my strength as a performer is my passion for what I do! I always strive to do my best at everything with a positive attitude. This passion and dedication drive me to continuously improve and be the best at whatever I do. I also feel very confident while dancing since I have been doing it for so long, which is why I think it is also another one of my strengths. So, my passion and experience together will make me a stronger and more dynamic performer.
What are you most excited for people to see when you debut?
When we debut, I am most excited for everyone to see us bring a fresh energy to the K-pop scene. Our group has diverse backgrounds, talents, and personalities, which I believe will set us apart and create a unique and captivating dynamic. I imagine that our dynamic will allow for a blend of styles and perspectives to not only be exciting but also resonate with many fans around the world.
Seohyeon
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