H1-KEY Returns With Fifth Mini Album LOVECHAPTER, Channeling First Love Nostalgia

Girl group H1-KEY is making their return with a brand new mini album that channels the sweet nostalgia of first love. The four-member act, consisting of Seoi, Riina, Hwiseo, and Yel, drops their fifth mini album LOVECHAPTER today at 6 PM KST, accompanied by the music video for title track To My First Love.

From Summer Heat to Spring Romance

LOVECHAPTER arrives just two months after the group released their digital single The World Is Not Like a Movie in January 2026, and represents a significant shift in tone from their previous releases. While their fourth mini album Lovestruck captured the burning energy of summer youth, and the winter single delivered warm consolation, this new release finds H1-KEY embracing the tender vulnerability of a high-teen romance narrative.

The album concept has been carefully teased through promotional content that evokes classic coming-of-age films. In their Dear version concept photos, the members wore dark gray school uniforms with individualized bags, channeling memories of school-day crushes. The From version transported viewers into classrooms and libraries, further establishing the nostalgic academic setting.

Title Track and B-Sides

The title track To My First Love is described as a band-driven song that pairs wistful lyrics about school-day excitement with dreamy synths and crisp electric guitar sounds. The track is designed to showcase the distinct vocal colors of all four members, delivering the bittersweet emotion of first love through what the group calls their refreshing four-part harmony.

The album packs four additional tracks alongside the title song. Romance Overload and Stuck with You continue the youthful love theme, while My Wish rounds out the new material. The previously released digital single The World Is Not Like a Movie is also included as a bonus track, giving the album a narrative arc from wintry reflection to springtime romance.

Building on a Growing Discography

Since their debut in January 2022, H1-KEY has steadily built a loyal following. Their 2023 single Rose Among Buildings became a breakout moment, establishing the group as a rising act with a distinctive musical identity. Now on their fifth mini album, the group continues to evolve their signature high-teen concept while expanding their sonic palette to include more band-oriented arrangements.

With LOVECHAPTER, H1-KEY appears to be capitalizing on the spring season to deliver an album perfectly timed for listeners craving nostalgia and romance. The music video for To My First Love drops simultaneously with the album release at 6 PM KST on March 5.