HYBE's new girl group Tuid is capturing the attention of global K-pop fans even before their official debut by focusing on the essence of music and performance rather than flashy adornment.
They led by pre-releasing full performances of their mini album [TUNE & PLAY] at a closed preview event earlier this month, and consecutively presented a performance video of the track 'GRLS' and a Highlight medley. In videos filled only with the members' skills without special stage production or costumes, praise expecting their musicality poured in.
Tuid's distinct musical weapon is "soultronic," which mixes the warm sensibility of soul with the sophistication of electronic. According to their agency ABD, this embodies not merely a combination of sounds but a flexibility that tunes the seven members' individual vocal colors, lines of movement and energy into a single harmonious flow. Within a pleasant groove, diverse personalities blend to complete Tuid's unique team color.
The confidence they forged solely through skill has also been proven by global chart performance. The 'GRLS' performance video entered Spotify's global music video chart at No. 6 as of the 17th (local time), marking two consecutive weeks on the chart, and settled among the top ranks of YouTube's trending music in Korea. The dance challenge that highlights the charm unique to the house genre has also drawn active participation from professional dancers, adding to the hot buzz. Faithful to the fundamentals of music and armed with solid completion, Tuid's debut mini album [TUNE & PLAY] will be officially released at 6 p.m. on the 24th.
[Photo] ABD (HYBE)
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