In web content, a music critic called THIS group the "legitimate son" of SM Entertainment for THIS reason.
On June 21, former IZM editor & ZENERATE's Kim Do Heon appeared as the special guest to talk about the factors contributing to TWS's popularity.
During the talk about TWS, he also mentioned RIIZE and explained their differences despite being the current most popular 5th-gen boy groups.
In particular, he described RIIZE as the "legitimate son" of SM Entertainment and stated:
"RIIZE also became popular because when they debuted, they also showcased a very fresh vibe. But in terms of music, those two groups differ in some meaningful ways.
In the case of RIIZE, considering the songs they recently released, they can be seen as the legitimate son of SM Entertainment.
By that I mean RIIZE inherits certain elements from SM Entertainment boy groups like SHINee and TVXQ, with a bit of a contemporary twist.
They inherit traditional elements and interpret them in a new, fresh way. That's why their music is so diverse, even though we are quick to judge them as a boy group with a fresh vibe."
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Music critic Kim Do Heon then looked back on their past songs so far, which have dynamic genres. Starting with "Get a Guitar" they exuded a down-to-earth vibe while playing instruments.
However, they showed a completely different image with "Talk Saxy," where they dance in a studio.
Comparing them to other SM groups, RIIZE also experiments with various genres but at the same time, does not shy away from their original sound.
In the same segment, Kim Do Heon then highlighted what set TWS apart from RIIZE, saying:
"TWS is different. Everything about them including trailers, themes, and songs all point to this teenager vibe.
They depict the emotions that are typically associated with boys and they simulate experiences that boys go through on set through their performances.
So even though RIIZE and TWS are thought to be similar, they actually have distinct goals."
Kim also described TWS as a less aggressive SEVENTEEN, emphasizing that the group is like their prequel, prior to having powerful choreographies and discographies.
Meanwhile, the two groups are currently making waves in the music scene with their respective releases in June. Starting with TWS, they dropped its single, "hey1! hey!" on June 5. RIIZE then unveiled its first mini-album, "RIIZING" on June 17, introducing its title track, "Boom Boom Bass."
The album also includes other b-sidetracks such as "Siren," "Impossible," "9 Days," "Honestly," "One Kiss," "Talk Saxy" and "Love 119."
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Written by Eunice Dela Cruz
