Riot Games has just introduced Heartsteel, an exciting all-boy virtual group that will take center stage at the upcoming League of Legends World Championship (Worlds 2023). This talented group consists of six beloved League of Legends champions: Ezreal, Kayn, Aphelios, Yone, K’Sante, and Sett.
Introducing League of Legends’ newest virtual boy group, Heartsteel
Prepare to be amazed as Heartsteel releases their debut song and music video titled “Paranoia” on Monday, October 23 at 8 a.m. PST | 3 p.m. GMT | 11 p.m. GMT+8. This highly anticipated release will be available on all major listening platforms.
Fans can expect to be captivated by Heartsteel’s unique blend of character-driven songwriting and unstoppable energy in “Paranoia.”
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According to Riot Games, Heartsteel draws inspiration from modern music collectives and a wide range of influences across genres and eras, resulting in a bold and unparalleled identity.
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LoL Heartsteel Roles and Vocalists
HEARTSTEEL MEMBER ROLE MUSICAL ARTIST COLLABORATION
Ezreal Vocalist Baekhyun
Kayn Rapper, instrumentalist Cal Scruby
Aphelios Instrumentalist, songwriter N/A
Yone Producer N/A
K’Sante Co-leader, vocalist Tobi Lou
Sett Co-leader, rapper ØZI
Heartsteel will also feature collaborations with renowned artists from various genres. These include Baekhyun, the main vocalist of the popular Korean pop group EXO, talented rapper Cal Scruby from Los Angeles, Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter and rapper ØZI, and Nigerian hip-hop/rap artist Tobi Lou.
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Before the arrival of Heartsteel, Riot Games Music (RGM) had already introduced other virtual acts such as K/DA, True Damage, and Pentakill. These groups consist of League of Legends champions in alternate universes.
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Among these virtual groups, K/DA has gained immense popularity. Comprised of champions Ahri, Kai’Sa, Evelynn, and Akali, K/DA’s debut single “POP/STARS” achieved Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The music video also became the most successful debut for a K-pop group in YouTube history, garnering over 560 million views to date.
Shortly after K/DA’s success, RGM launched True Damage, a hip-hop virtual group whose music has amassed over 165 million streams across various digital platforms.
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