The group TWS (TWS) was named an artist expected to lead the future of the global music industry.
The U.S. music magazine Rolling Stone announced this year's "Future 25 (FUTURE 25)" on its website on the 25th (local time). "Future 25" is Rolling Stone's year-round feature list that brings together 25 promising figures (people·teams·business leaders, etc.) expected to lead change in the music industry with innovative ideas.
About TWS (Shin Yu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Kyungmin) included on this list, Rolling Stone said, "They are currently one of the most interesting and energetic young groups in the K-pop scene," and explained, "They have been praised for their music, stage presence and model-like visuals."
Rolling Stone also said, "TWS has built a 'feel-good' pop sound that stands out for its retro vibe, rich harmonies and witty lyrics," calling the mini album 4 title track "play hard"'s "OVERDRIVE" a "word-of-mouth hit" and the pre-release track "Head Shoulders Knees Toes" an "explosive track that assaults the ears."
In an interview with Rolling Stone, TWS said, "'Boyhood pop' is constantly expanding," and added, "It can contain exciting emotions, peace and comfort, and intense power. Whatever music we make, we want to deliver positive energy to listeners."
Meanwhile, this year's "Future 25" included, besides TWS, Lola Young, who won the "best pop solo performance" category at the 68th Grammy Awards, and the Latin band Fuerza Regida, which won a total of four awards at the 2023 and 2024 Billboard Music Awards. TWS stood shoulder to shoulder with them and proved its global presence.
TWS will hold "2026 TWS 2ND FANMEETING '42:CLUB' IN SEOUL" at the Ticketlink Live Arena (formerly the handball stadium) in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul, for three days starting tomorrow (the 27th) and meet fans.
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