TWS members Shin Yu and Do Hoon recently shared fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from their trainee days, revealing their unique approach to honing their craft. The rising K-pop stars discussed how they perfected their expressions and poses through visual monitoring, where they studied iconic photos of senior artists to improve their performance skills.
Shin Yu and Do Hoon appeared on the TEO-produced web series Salon Drip 2 on Tuesday, giving fans a rare glimpse into the rigorous training process that shaped their debut as part of TWS.
Host Jang Do Yeon recalled that SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi, a previous guest on the show, had nothing but praise for TWS, suggesting that the group was quickly emerging as a promising new talent in the K-pop scene.
Responding to Hoshi’s compliment, which praised their versatility in everything from social media reels to mastering language skills, Shin Yu modestly explained, “When the company gave us reference materials, we would film ourselves together as a group. That’s how we became so comfortable with making reels.”
Do Hoon expanded on their training regimen, explaining, “We practice visual monitoring, where we work on our expressions by studying legendary photos of senior artists. We analyze how they pose and express themselves to perfect our own skills.” He also revealed that they studied the individual concepts from SEVENTEEN’s “DOK: Fear” to help shape their performance style.
Shin Yu also shared that their company provided them with some comedy coaching. “We were taught that great comedy relies on repetition, relatability, and surprise,” he said, quoting advice from Hoshi. Host Jang Do Yeon chuckled in agreement, confirming that these principles are key to making audiences laugh.
When asked which member shines the most in variety shows, Do Hoon, despite being recognized for his comedic timing, candidly admitted, “It’s a bit frustrating because I do really well in our own content, but I find it harder to perform in settings like this.”
Another interesting tidbit is that both Shin Yu and Do Hoon entered the entertainment industry through street casting, a path not all K-pop stars take. Do Hoon revealed, “Before my debut, I had no interest in the entertainment industry. I just thought being a trainee would be cool, so I accepted the casting offer. Honestly, I never dreamed of being a singer—I just wanted to be a trainee.” He added, “It wasn’t until my first year as a trainee that I started to dream of becoming a singer.”
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