Yuha

Who Is Yuha? Meet Hearts2Hearts’ Perfect-Pitch All-Rounder

Yuha is a South Korean singer and dancer in the SM Entertainment girl group Hearts2Hearts (하츠투하츠), known to fans as H2H. Born Yu Ha-ram on April 12, 2007, in Wonju, Gangwon-do, South Korea — and also known by the English name Maria Yu — Yuha debuted with the group on February 24, 2025, joining Jiwoo, Carmen, Stella, Juun, A-na, Ian, and Ye-on as one of eight members.

If you love a K-pop idol with a storybook talent-scouting journey, Yuha’s path stands out: she was street-cast three separate times by SM Entertainment before officially becoming a trainee, eventually training for around eight years to prepare for her debut.

Early Life and Long Road to Debut

Growing up in Wonju, Yuha is a twin — older than her sister by exactly two minutes — and has a younger sister born in 2013. Her first audition song was, fittingly, “Love Is an Open Door” from Disney’s Frozen, a nod to her lifelong love of Disney movies (her favorite Disney character is Rapunzel). Yuha trained for roughly eight years, one of the longest journeys of any Hearts2Hearts member, and trained alongside future members of aespa during her years at SM Entertainment.

Debut With Hearts2Hearts

Hearts2Hearts debuted on February 24, 2025, with the single album The Chase, and Yuha quickly established herself as the group’s “all-rounder” — a vocalist with perfect pitch and a dancer with sharp, confident stage presence. Since debut, she has performed on releases including Style, Focus (with pre-release single “Pretty Please”), Rude!, and the EP Lemon Tang. Hearts2Hearts has become one of the most decorated rookie acts of its generation, winning nine rookie trophies in 2025 alone.

Personality, Talents, and Hobbies

Yuha has perfect pitch and can play piano, talents that make her a reliable vocal anchor in Hearts2Hearts’ harmonies. She’s also known for quirky party tricks: she can talk backwards fluently and consistently aces idiom quizzes. Her nicknames — First Love Girl, Yu Rabbit, Torami, Goddess of Introduction, Yuhahahoho, and Baby Otter — reflect her sweet, endearing image among S2U fans. Off camera, she reportedly talks in her sleep and counts The Notebook and Twilight among her favorite films.

Her stated role model is Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon, a common thread among several Hearts2Hearts members who grew up idolizing SM’s earlier generations of artists.

Yuha’s Role in Hearts2Hearts

As the group’s self-described “all-rounder,” Yuha blends vocal control with dance precision, making her a key part of Hearts2Hearts’ dreamy, emotionally driven sound. In interviews — including one at the Grammy Museum LA — Yuha has expressed interest in Hearts2Hearts exploring a “girl crush” concept in future releases, hinting at more creative range to come. As the group continues expanding its global fandom, S2U, Yuha’s steady vocals and dance versatility remain central to their fast-rising success in the competitive K-pop industry.

FAQ

What is Yuha’s position in Hearts2Hearts? She is credited as a vocalist and dancer.

How long did Yuha train before debuting? Around eight years, one of the longest training periods in the group.

What is Yuha’s MBTI? Her confirmed MBTI is INTJ.