The “legitimate son”of SM Entertainment was the label given to THIS group by a music critic in web content, citing THIS reason.
On June 21, Kim Do Heon, former editor of IZM and ZENERATE, made a special appearance as a guest to discuss the elements that have led to the widespread popularity of TWS.
During the discussion about TWS, he also brought up RIIZE and elaborated on their distinctions even though they are currently one of the most popular 5th-generation boy groups.
Specifically, he referred to RIIZE as the offspring of SM Entertainment and declared:
“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.”
Upon reflection, music critic Kim Do Heon discussed the dynamic range of genres that have been present in the band’s past songs. Their first track, “Get a Guitar”, emitted a grounded atmosphere as they played their instruments.
However, their performance in “Talk Saxy”presented a completely different image as they danced in a studio.
RIIZE is not afraid to experiment with different genres in the same way as other SM groups, while still staying true to their original sound.
During the same segment, Kim Do Heon further emphasized the distinguishing features of TWS compared to RIIZE, stating:
“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 additionally emphasized that TWS is similar to a less intense version of SEVENTEEN, highlighting that the group embodies their earlier days before incorporating complex choreographies and extensive discographies.
In the music industry, both groups have been causing a stir with their recent releases in June. TWS released their single, “hey1! hey!”on June 5, while RIIZE debuted their first mini-album, “RIIZING,”on June 17, featuring their title track, “Boom Boom Bass.”
The album also features additional b-sides, including “Siren,””Impossible,””9 Days,””Honestly,””One Kiss,””Talk Saxy,”and “Love 119.”
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