The group TWS showed off a limitless performance spectrum from refreshing energy to mature charm.
TWS (Shin Yu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Gyeongmin) appeared on the Dec. 31 broadcast of 2025 MBC Gayo Daejejeon and performed the mini album 3 title track "Isn't it cool to run after your heart?" and the album track "GO BACK".
That day TWS opened the concert with "Isn't it cool to run after your heart?", which sings of the brave spirit of being 20. Gyeongmin, who became an adult in 2026, excitedly shouted, "(When I become an adult) it will be so much fun!", drawing warm smiles from viewers. Youngjae's solo dance, which swept through dazzling steps to a fast rhythm, and a unit dance break that showed solid skills were also highlights. The "GO BACK" stage, revealed for the first time on broadcast, brought excitement with its upbeat and lively energy.
Above all, TWS's "charisma-rich" side stood out on the special stage. Dohun, Youngjae and Jihoon perfectly delivered EXO's "Love Shot" with a sensual performance, emitting a captivating aura. The scene heated up as their mature, unexpected charm differed from their usual refreshing image. Immediately after the new year countdown, youngest member Gyeongmin sang Buzz's "A Trip to Me" with fellow artists of the same age. In this song, which blends lively rock sound, matching vocal power and the members' harmony, Gyeongmin captured viewers' ears at once by singing the first line in a sweet tone.
Meanwhile, TWS is receiving much love by sparking the so-called "angtal challenge." The "angtal challenge," which involves shaking shoulders playfully to the "Umm~" lyric of the mini album 4 title track "OVERDRIVE," is spreading not only through top stars' participation but also as a nationwide meme (meme, internet trend content). Fueled by this craze, "OVERDRIVE" has remained fixed at No. 2 on TikTok music chart's "Top 50" and "Viral 50" and has begun a resurgence on major music charts such as Melon and GENIE MUSIC. It also surged to No. 4 on China's largest music platform QQ Music's "weekly Korean chart" (tracking period Dec. 18-24), raising expectations for expanding global popularity.
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