On May 27, netizens gathered in an online community titled, "TWS and RIIZE's Comparison Photos Are Severe." The author included several photos that showed the digital charting of RIIZE's debut song "Get A Guitar" and TWS' "plot twist."
According to the author, RIIZE's "Get A Guitar" managed to secure No. 94 on the digital charts after five weeks since its release. Meanwhile, TWS entered the top 10 after only two weeks.
OP also claimed that RIIZE's "Siren" was a hit, as the group eventually reached the million mark in their subscribers, and was followed by the successful debut of "Get A Guitar" on the charts.
Additionally, OP also brought up the feedback regarding TWS and RIIZE's reels and shorts on YouTube. The author then questioned the claims of TWS being the public's pick.
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"Translation: (Columns: Date | Rank | Number of unique listeners | Change)"
"RIIZE's Get A Guitar: Entered at #94
Entered the top 10s after 5 weeks"
"TWS' Plot Twist: Entered at #268 and it entered the top 10s after 2 weeks"
"RIIZE's 'Siren' had a huge success, surpassing 1 million subscribers, and then 'Get A Guitar.' It then entered the top 90s and reached the top 10 within 5 weeks.
On the other hand, TWS debuted without a fandom and wasn't even from a survival show, but still entered the top 260s and reached the top 10s within 2 weeks."
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"People were saying that they hit daebak in shorts and reels so I looked it up, and Get A Guitar's shorts and reels had much higher views than 'plot twist.' They were talking about how they're the public's pick, but how did these guys become the public's pick right after their debut?"
Here's how K-netz reacted to the post:
"They did this so blatantly while people were questioning RIIZE for chart sajaegi in February and were grabbing them by the hair during Love119."
"They are within the Top 10s in the TOP100 chart but they have no recognition among university students and have 0 buzz. It sure is very fascinating."
"Get A Guitar' stayed in the top 20s for months before peaking at #13."
"And yet, TWS' fans are looking down on RIIZE?"
"Get A Guitar' has 20 million views on reels while TWS can't even go over 10 million. As for shorts, if they really were a hit, then it means that RIIZE would only be #1 after a few days."
International netizens also commented on the comparisons:
"HYBE: fake it until you make it. I'm glad everyone is catching on LOL."
"At least for Magnetic, I can't get away from that song on TikTok. This song from TWS, gun to my head, I wouldn't be able to tell you what it sounds like."
"Can they start investigating TWS already this is getting annoying."
"No one is trusting HYBE groups' achievements at this point."
"It's true that TWS song is a hit, but it's definitely not that big of a hit. Basically, it's on the same level as 'Get A Guitar. Ridiculous how it can gain more points than love wins all."
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