The group TWS (TWS) is making a sudden comeback to the music scene equipped with a self-directed "straightforward romance." Having captured both mass appeal and buzz with the "whining challenge" from their previous work OVERDRIVE, public attention is focused on the musical gambit they will newly present.
TWS (Shin Yu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Kyungmin) will officially release their fifth mini album NO TRAGEDY at 6 p.m. on the 27th. This new record is an album that captures the six boys' proactive attitude of completing love themselves rather than passively waiting for a predetermined fate. Their fresh yet passionate drive toward love is expected to come alive through even more trendy music and performances.
Above all, TWS's momentum ahead of the comeback is formidable. According to the agency, as of the 24th, preorders for NO TRAGEDY surpassed an astonishing 1.16 million copies. This figure far exceeds the final preorder volume of their previous mini album play hard (648,182 copies) by nearly double, lighting the green light for TWS's first-ever million-seller since their debut. The online fervor has already heated up. Even before the comeback, the title track's chorus pronunciation ("Dda-rum") inspired the "Ttarumttarum" hashtag to reach number one on X (formerly Twitter) real-time trends, and six keywords related to the new album occupied ranking positions, signaling an unusual surge in popularity.
The title track of this new record, "I follow you (You, You)," is a song that contains a bold confession toward a destined partner who approaches like a dream. Bold lyrics such as "you are now my world" blend with a sophisticated R&B-scented house sound to capture listeners' ears. In particular, four members — Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin and Jihoon — directly participated in writing the lyrics, vivaciously capturing the sincere feelings of a boy awkward at love, further enhancing the song's authenticity.
Fitting the moniker "hexagonal all-rounder group," their musical spectrum has also greatly expanded. Through this album, TWS not only encompasses diverse genres such as house, R&B, boom-bap hip-hop, punk and rock, but also boldly attempts new vocal tones and techniques they had not shown before, demonstrating limitless potential for growth.
Their performance and visuals have also evolved to a new level. Rhythmic steps and expansive movements using long limbs display a matured refinement, and the point choreography that shakes the shoulders and feet in time with the chorus induces intense addictiveness and raises expectations for another challenge syndrome. In addition, through six different concept photos, TWS flawlessly covers visuals ranging from the fresh "first-love senior" look to deeper maturity, drawing attention to whether they will romantically color the music scene this spring and secure their position as the trend.
[photo] PLEDIS Entertainment Co. (HYBE)
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