hrtz.wav Charts All Tracks from Debut Album 'The First Wave' on Melon HOT100…Successful Showcase Marks Official Launch

Global band hrtz.wav made a strong impression at debut. According to Kakao Entertainment, hrtz.wav released their first mini-album 'The First Wave' on the 8th and held a successful debut fan showcase the same day at the Culture Depot in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The showcase was streamed live via global K-pop media 원더케이(1theK) and 엠넷플러스, connecting the on-site event with online audiences. The group performed all six album tracks with a live band sound, including title track 'NINETEEN', member-written songs '어리버리' by 리안 and 데인, fan song '우리만의 이야기(Close To Me)', 'Dream(드림)', 'I AM SO FINE', and 'Highlight(하이라이트)'. 'NINETEEN' is a youth pop-rock song whose lyrics were penned by all five members, and its production was handled by K-pop producing team 별들의전쟁(GALACTIKA). The showcase featured an instrument ceremony to celebrate the debut, and the members said, "While preparing the stage, we were excited and impatient to show it to you. We're happy to debut with such great members. Thanks to everyone who always supported us, our dream is just beginning." They also explained the character of each track in a segment to tune in with fans and spent 19 seconds each to showcase their charms, reflecting the meaning of the title track. The members described the event as "our first page and a highlight," adding, "We want to build the story ahead with you. All that's left is to run joyfully." The release yielded immediate results: all six tracks from 'The First Wave' entered the Melon HOT100 (within 30 days of release), signaling hrtz.wav's strong start. The album has been praised for capturing the personalities and teamwork of the five members—윤영준(키보드), 리안(보컬), 데인(베이스), 케이텐(기타), and 하기와(드럼)—each described as having a different frequency. Meanwhile, hrtz.wav began full-fledged promotions by appearing on Mnet's '엠카운트다운' on the 9th, performing 'NINETEEN' and '어리버리' on music broadcast for the first time. 원더케이 said it will sustain debut momentum through online and offline projects, including a three-part original special series 'REAL hrtz.wav' and a Lotte Duty Free popup gallery at Jamsil World Tower, '1theK KPOP PHOTO LIFT-NINETEEN.'