[TMA Interview] Global Hot Trend tripleS "So Happy... Love 'THE FACT'"

For the first time as a 24-member group, they attended an awards ceremony.Preparing to enter a new chapter without losing their initial mindset.Group tripleS won 'Artist of the Year' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on September 19. The photo shows tripleS posing before an interview after receiving the award. / Reporter Park Sang-min[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Group tripleS received their first awards ceremony win as a full 24-member group through 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'.tripleS attended the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, on September 19 and received the 'Global Hot Trend' award.This is the first time tripleS has received an award at 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'. Furthermore, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' was the first awards ceremony attended by tripleS as a full 24-member group, adding significance to this award.When asked about their first 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' acceptance speech, Kim YooYeon said, "This is the first time our tripleS has stood on the 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' stage. It was great to be able to show various sides of ourselves with the newly arranged 'Baby Flower' through this opportunity. I was very nervous, but I feel so relieved that we finished safely, and I want to thank the members who prepared so hard."Of course, tripleS's attendance at this year's 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is not limited to just being their 'first' time. This is because tripleS has achieved considerable success over the past year, fully proving their eligibility for the award.With their second full album 'ASSEMBLE25', released in May last year, they achieved half a million sales by selling 510,000 copies in the first week of release. This year, with their second EP 'LOVE&POP pt.1', released in June, they surpassed 560,000 copies in initial sales, achieving a career high.The title track 'Baby Flower' from 'LOVE&POP pt.1' ranked 2nd on the Bugs real-time chart and 7th on the YouTube Music Weekly Popular Music Video chart. They also took first place on KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank', achieving their first terrestrial music show win since their debut.In recognition of these achievements, tripleS received the 'Global Hot Trend' trophy from 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', an award given to artists whose fandom size and popularity have rapidly increased both domestically and internationally.Among the 24 members, Seo DaHyun, whose hometown is Busan, was particularly moved by the award on this day. Receiving the microphone to share a story he really wanted to tell, Seo DaHyun expressed his joy, saying, "I am so happy and delighted to have had a glorious stage with all 24 of us in my hometown, Busan, and to have received such a precious award. I really wanted to say that I love THE FACT so much, and I love our Wavve (fandom name) too."When asked if his parents had attended the awards ceremony, Seo DaHyun humorously replied, "My mother couldn't come because she had plans with her friends." He then added, "However, my father, older brother, and two friends came to the awards ceremony to cheer me on. I wish I could go home right now, but I have a schedule starting tomorrow morning, so I guess I'll have to say a tearful goodbye."tripleS has set a clear mark on the K-pop scene in 2026 by breaking their career high with their second EP 'LOVE&POP pt.1'. The photo shows tripleS performing at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'. / Reporter LEE SAEROM, Reporter Song Ho-youngThe overwhelming high notes in the latter half of 'Baby Flower' play a significant role in its popularity. And the unique main vocalist of tripleS, Seo DaHyun, also deserves great credit for these high notes.When asked if it was difficult to sing the high notes in 'Baby Flower', which are known to reach up to C6 (four octaves above middle C), Seo DaHyun revealed his inner thoughts, saying, "Honestly, I was worried that my voice might get damaged because this song has the highest notes among all our tripleS songs."However, he quickly added, "When I sing in front of so many people, and in front of our Wavve, I find myself singing without pain. (Seeing the audience's reaction) I felt really proud," showing his love for his fans.Another characteristic of 'Baby Flower' is the message of comfort and healing for alienated youth, which tripleS has consistently conveyed. The song refers to young people who have not yet discovered their potential as 'little s' and expresses the hope that they will find that potential.Seo-ah, who is currently attending high school, stated that she has personally experienced the power of the message conveyed in 'Baby Flower'. Seo-ah said, "When I'm at school, I often see my friends going through difficult times or having worries. We've been consistently delivering messages to young people since 'Girls Never Die' up to 'Baby Flower', and I believe this message within the lyrics and melody has provided a lot of comfort and strength to my friends around me. That's why this promotion feels even more rewarding."With this sense of accomplishment, tripleS is preparing to move on to the next stage. Last month, on the 16th, they released the single 'LOVE&POP pt.2' and introduced the new song 'Andless', which showcases a different charm from 'Baby Flower'.Unlike the bright and hopeful atmosphere of 'Baby Flower', 'Andless' features dynamic and explosive sounds. Through this song, tripleS plans to prove their title as the 'idol of all possibilities' by showcasing their energetic side.During the interview, Park SoHyun introduced 'Andless', which had not yet been released, saying, "'Andless' is a song with a concept that tripleS has never shown before. We might be able to show a fierce, 'snake-like' image," and Gong YuBin even demonstrated the point choreography for 'Andless', drawing attention.tripleS began new promotions by releasing the single 'LOVE&POP pt.2' on the 16th. The photo shows tripleS's Gong YuBin demonstrating the point choreography for the new song 'Andless' during an interview for '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'. / Reporter Park Sang-minPark SoHyun expressed confidence, saying, "In 'Andless', there's a repeated gesture that expresses one word. The music is also addictive once you listen to it. It might even become a 'Suneung forbidden song' (a song so addictive it could distract from college entrance exams)."Having completed preparations to start a new chapter, tripleS has expressed their determination to move forward without losing their 'initial mindset'.Jeong HyeRin stated, "I want to express my deepest gratitude to Wavve for cherishing us 24 beautiful girls. We will not lose our initial mindset and will work even harder, keeping in mind the meaning of the award we received today."tripleS plans to continue various promotions with their new song 'Andless'. They will also be holding their world tour 'ANDLESS', which will span 10 cities in 6 countries until November.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]