TWS showcased a variety of performances at KBS2's '2025 Music Bank Global Festival IN JAPAN'.
Their mini album 4 title track and cover of Stray Kids drew an enthusiastic response from the audience.
[TVDaily Reporter Kim Han-gil] The group TWS has captivated Japanese audiences with their unique charm.
On December 30th, they appeared on KBS2's '2025 Music Bank Global Festival IN JAPAN', dressed in sky-blue flight jackets, radiating refreshing and vibrant energy. The performance centered around their title track 'OVERDRIVE' from their mini album 4, showcasing their endearing appeal to the audience. During the 'Cheeky Dance' segment, the members delighted fans with playful gestures, gently nibbling their fingers and swaying their shoulders. Following this, they delivered exhilarating group choreography with the title track 'Isn't it Cool to Follow My Heart?' from their mini album 3. Especially in the dance break, the high-level choreography confirmed their status as 'next-generation performance masters'.
In addition, a special unit performance drew significant attention. Youngjae, Jihoon, and Kyungmin covered Stray Kids' 'RACHA' with intense charisma, mesmerizing the audience with their graceful movements and impressive techniques. They concluded by demonstrating various skills, including backflips. As TWS continues to shine on year-end stages, they are also set to engage their fans even more closely through their new content, 'TWS:CLUB'. A teaser featuring Kyungmin as a manager has generated curiosity with a fun skit. The first episode of 'TWS:CLUB' is scheduled for release on January 6, 2026, at 9 PM on the team's official YouTube channel.
TWS's performance in Japan served as an opportunity to highlight their originality and energy beyond mere musical aspects. The cheerful beat of 'OVERDRIVE', paired with their stage presence, provided audiences with a refreshing experience, which solidifies a foundation for strengthening their global fan connections.
Particularly, the synchronized choreography showcased in this performance reflected TWS's signature style and demonstrated their musical growth and technical advancement. Fans appreciate TWS not just for their visuals or striking choreography, but for their continuous evolution through new challenges. This dynamic progress is what attracts and retains their fan base.
Moreover, the collaboration displayed by Youngjae, Jihoon, and Kyungmin in their unit performance further accentuated the group's diverse appeal. Covering a song by Stray Kids was a significant challenge, but their execution left a strong impression on the audience. There's anticipation that TWS will continue to engage with their fans through such diverse endeavors in the future.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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