[Press Release] Hearts2Hearts' Carmen Beats Lee Ji-eun and aespa's NingNing in 'Refreshing Summer Concept' Poll

CHOEAEDOL, a fan-powered voting app for K-pop, announced on July 14 that Carmen of Hearts2Hearts was named the winner of its Image Pick poll 'Which female idol owns the summer concept?', which closed on July 13.

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The poll invited users to vote for the female idol who best embodies a refreshing summer concept, and wrapped up on July 13. Image Pick is a themed voting event in which CHOEAEDOL users choose the artist that best matches a given topic.

Carmen claimed first place over aespa's NingNing and soloist Lee Ji-eun, two of K-pop's most recognizable names. Topping a field of established stars in only her second year since debut underscores both the strength of the Hearts2Hearts fandom and Carmen's fast-growing public profile.

Carmen is a member of Hearts2Hearts, an eight-member girl group under SM Entertainment that debuted in February 2025. Following the single 'RUDE!' released in February this year, the group dropped its second mini album 'Lemon Tang' on June 22, promoting a title track of the same name that captures a bright, refreshing summer energy - a fitting backdrop for her win in the summer-concept poll.

"With 'Lemon Tang', Carmen has been showing exactly the kind of crisp summer energy this poll celebrates, so her win truly reflects how fans see her right now", a CHOEAEDOL representative said. "We are grateful to the fans who keep cheering her on through the app, where communication, photos, and videos are all free to enjoy".