{
  "id": 17887218,
  "title": "TWS: The Beauty of Growing Up Unscripted",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/tws-the-beauty-of-growing-up-unscripted",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T01:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/lists/tws-interview-to-us-growing-up-unscripted/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Since their debut in 2024, the South Korean boy band TWS has won over fans with their catchy and exuberant \"Boyhood Pop\" sound. From tales of first loves to the exhilaration of forging ahead together, their music has always been an ode to celebration. However, as the group has been in the limelight for more than two years, its members, SHINYU, DOHOON, YOUNGJAE, HANJIN, JIHOON, and KYUNGMIN, are now approaching the theme of growing up from a fresh perspective. Their second single album, TO US, unveiled on November 2, turns its lens towards the less glamorous aspects of youth. Instead of zeroing in on the sunny side of teenage life, TWS now bravely talks about the lows, including blunders, remorse, and self-doubt. This shift adds depth to their music, as they share firsthand experiences of navigating the complex journey of growing up. It is not a repudiation of the inspired optimism that has been the cornerstone of their sound, but rather an enrichment of what it means to grow up: acknowledging that mistakes and setbacks are just as integral to the story. Billboard Korea spoke to the six TWS members about their evolution since making their debut, the lessons they’ve learned about themselves and each other, and their vision for the future of their musical identity. When asked for advice to their former selves and the current group, they didn't emphasize reaching loftier objectives. Instead, they urge perseverance, self-care, and personal growth at their own pace. For a band that has always leaned on music to find reasons to celebrate, TO US presents an additional gift: the appreciation of embracing one's authentic self, flaws and all.",
  "summary": "With their second single album TO US , SHINYU, DOHOON, YOUNGJAE, HANJIN, JIHOON & KYUNGMIN open up about growing up & embracing imperfections.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}