The global band hrtz.wav has shared the members' impressions and future plans after completing their debut week.

On the 14th, Kakao Entertainment announced that hrtz.wav members Yoon Youngjun (keyboard), Rian (vocal), Dane (bass), Kayten (guitar), and Hagiwa (drums) spoke about their experiences, teamwork, and thoughts on future activities since their debut. Hrtz.wav released their first mini-album, The First Wave, on the 8th and officially began their activities.

Regarding the driving force behind the team's growth, Kayten explained, "After every stage, we gather together to honestly share our opinions, identify areas for improvement, and exchange new ideas. This repeated process allows us to learn, adjust, and lead each other to progress." He also added, "Although the members come from different backgrounds, this consistent communication and dialogue play a significant role in our growth as a team."

Dane shared that meeting fans on stage after debut turned his nervousness into excitement. He said, "We still have a lot to improve, but since the debut showcase, I have felt us adapting to the stage day by day. I will sincerely work hard to show even better performances in the future."

Yoon Youngjun expressed that the time spent meeting fans directly through the debut commemorative fan showcase and music broadcasts was precious. He stated, "I was able to feel the support and enthusiasm at the venue that I had imagined while preparing for the debut, and that energy will be a great driving force for our future activities. I sincerely thank the fans who have given us unwavering support, and I will continue to repay them with good performances."

Rian said, "The first week of debut passed in the blink of an eye. I realized that the professional world is much more thorough than I thought, and the traces of practice are evident." He added, "I want to prepare diligently for the entire process, from rehearsals to the endings where we can show each member's individuality, and present it to everyone."

Hagiwa expressed anticipation for future activities. He said, "I believe the real beginning starts now, so I am really looking forward to upcoming music broadcasts and festival stages. We will do our best to deliver our music and energy to more people on more stages. Although there are still many areas where we lack, I want to show our growth through each stage. We will continue to work hard to bring joy to many people with hrtz.wav's unique personality and energy."

Hrtz.wav is scheduled to perform at domestic and international festivals this month, including the 2026 Awesome Music Festival and KCON JAPAN 2026 in May. They continue active promotions with their debut title track, NINETEEN.