For K-pop boy group TWS, it all comes back to youth.

The six-member group has carved out a sound that’s consistently energetic and undeniably youthful — music that celebrates the highs, thrills and chaos of being young. It makes sense for the group — consisting of members Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon and Kyungmin — who range in age from 18 to 21. Their latest EP, Play Hard , continues that tradition.

“For this album, the most important key phrases are ‘you drive me crazy’ and ‘youth drive me crazy,’” Youngjae tells The Hollywood Reporter on a Zoom from the Seoul headquarters of Korean music giant Hybe. It’s nearing 11:30 p.m. in Korea, but the six members of TWS show no signs of fatigue. They’re engaged in the conversation, seemingly excited to chat about their new musi

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