Stella (Hearts2Hearts) Kim Da-hyun

Who is Stella (Hearts2Hearts)?

Stella (스텔라), born Kim Da-hyun (김다현) on June 18, 2007, is a Korean-Canadian vocalist in the girl group Hearts2Hearts under SM Entertainment. Born in Ulsan, South Korea, she holds dual Korean-Canadian nationality and stands 167 cm tall. Her English name is Stella Dahyun Kim, and she is recognized by her representative emoji, the cupcake (🧁).

Stella serves as a vocalist in Hearts2Hearts, an eight-member girl group that debuted on February 24, 2025, with the single album "The Chase". The group consists of Carmen, Jiwoo, Yuha, Stella, Juun, A-na, Ian, and Ye-on. She trained at SM Entertainment for 1 year and 6 months before her debut.

Her musical abilities extend across multiple instruments, including guitar, bass, and drums. During her time in school, she performed with the concert and jazz band, additionally participating in the skiing and snowboarding club. Stella provided the English narration for Hearts2Hearts's debut trailer, showcasing her bilingual fluency in Korean and English.

Her zodiac sign is Gemini, with a Chinese zodiac sign of Pig. Stella's blood type is O, and her MBTI personality type is ENFP, previously classified as ENTP. She is left-handed and holds a black belt in Taekwondo. Among her various nicknames are Pink Princess, Tteokbokki, Gorgeous Squid, Telnyangi, and Tonyangi. At her first audition, she performed "Like A Dream" by Chrisette Michele.

Stella's Early Life and Background

Birth and Family

Stella's family consists of her parents and an older brother who was born in 2002. Growing up as the youngest of two children, she was born in Ulsan Metropolitan City. Her birth name, Kim Da-hyun, reflects her South Korean heritage before adopting her English name during her time abroad.

Moving to Canada

At the age of 4 or 5 years old, Stella's family relocated to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This move occurred in 2013, marking a significant transition in her early childhood. She spent approximately 10 years living in western Canada, where she developed her bilingual abilities and cultural understanding that would later distinguish her as a Korean-Canadian artist. The extended period in Vancouver shaped her formative years and contributed to her dual citizenship status.

Return to South Korea

After the COVID-19 period, Stella and her family immigrated back to South Korea. Upon returning, the family settled in Busan, where she continued her education. During her time in Busan, she attended the International School of Busan and later enrolled at Music Doctor Academy. This return to her birth country positioned her to pursue opportunities in the Korean entertainment industry while maintaining her international background.

Stella's Career with Hearts2Hearts

Training at SM Entertainment

Following her enrollment at Music Doctor Academy in Busan, Stella participated in an in-house audition where she received casting offers from 32 out of 60 participating agencies. She ranked first among all students in the number of castings and selected SM Entertainment, which contacted her first. Stella joined SM Entertainment in early 2023 and completed a training period of 1 year and 6 months.

Debut with Hearts2Hearts

Stella was officially revealed as a member of Hearts2Hearts on February 3, 2025, through the group's debut trailer film. She provided the English narration for the debut trailer, utilizing her bilingual capabilities. The eight-member group made their official debut on February 24, 2025, with the single album "The Chase". Hearts2Hearts consists of Carmen, Jiwoo, Yuha, Stella, Juun, A-na, Ian, and Ye-on. The group's digital single "Style" was released on June 18, coinciding with Stella's birthday.

Position and Role in the Group

Stella holds the position of lead vocalist within Hearts2Hearts. Her voice exhibits characteristics similar to Red Velvet's Tiffany, flowing languidly yet maintaining a lively tone. In the group's songs, she performs the bridge section following the second verse refrain, contributing to mood transitions within tracks. According to Stella, the defining charm of Hearts2Hearts is its "young and trendy" appeal.

Stella's Personality and Interests

Hobbies and Favorites

Desserts hold a special place in Stella's preferences, particularly cupcakes, cheesecake, and tiramisu. Her fondness for sweet treats aligns with her chosen representative emoji, the cupcake. She enjoys playing video games, with Minecraft and Animal Crossing: New Horizons as her favorites. Her favorite color is pink, and she cites Red Velvet's Wendy as her role model. Among entertainment preferences, she favors Girls' Generation songs including "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)", "Oh!", and "The Boys", while her preferred pop artists are Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande. The film Clueless stands as her favorite movie, and she gravitates toward characters like My Melody and Marie from The Aristocrats. Food preferences include steak, braised short ribs with kimchi, and pork belly, while turtle chips and butter caramel flavored Pringles rank among her favorite snacks.

Languages and Skills

Stella possesses fluency in both Korean and English. Her musical proficiency extends across guitar, bass, and drums. She holds a black belt in Taekwondo. During her educational years, she participated in her school's concert and jazz band, as well as the skiing and snowboarding club.

Personal Characteristics

Her MBTI personality type is ENFP, previously classified as ENTP. Although she appears shy and reserved initially, Stella demonstrates a charming and playful nature. She identifies her bright eye smile and cat-like personality as her defining charm points. Stella is left-handed and wears glasses. She maintains a simple skincare routine consisting of facial cleansing followed by lotion application, and uses Jo Malone's English Pear & Freesia perfume. Notably, she takes extended showers lasting over an hour and sleeps extensively, capable of sleeping while sitting upright. Her personal motto is "Just keep swimming".