TWS Teams Up With 24kGoldn – A Global Collab Fans Didn’t Expect

Rising K-pop group TWS is teaming up with global hip-hop star 24kGoldn for a new collaboration track, marking one of their most high-profile international projects yet.

The song, titled “YOU LIKE IT I LOVE IT”, will be released on March 23 at 6 PM KST, bringing together TWS members Dohoon, Jihoon, and Kyungmin with the U.S. artist known for his chart-topping hit “Mood”.

The track is part of NHN Bugs’ original music project ‘essential;studio,’ and is described as a pop song that captures the feeling of being irresistibly drawn to someone, expressed through playful and witty lyrics.

The collaboration is already drawing attention for its unexpected pairing. 24kGoldn previously topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and reached No.1 on the UK Official Singles Chart, making him one of the most recognizable Gen Z artists in global pop and hip-hop. His meeting with TWS, often described as a “youth icon” group leading short form trends, signals a cross market synergy aimed at international audiences. Ahead of the release, a live clip teaser was unveiled on March 18 through the essential;studio YouTube channel. The video shows the artists connecting through music despite physical distance, with a relaxed and spontaneous energy that highlights their chemistry.

Even in its short preview, the track’s sound has already sparked interest. A sleek guitar riff and rhythmic beat drive the intro, blending TWS’ refreshing tone with 24kGoldn’s polished style. The combination suggests a new kind of crossover sound that moves fluidly between K-pop and global pop.

The release also comes just days before TWS’ second fan meeting, “2026 TWS 2ND FANMEETING <42:CLUB> IN SEOUL”, scheduled to take place from March 27 to 29 at Olympic Park in Seoul, further building momentum for the group’s expanding global presence.