In a surprising turn of events, HYBE, the entertainment powerhouse, has come under scrutiny for alleged edits made to their newly debuted boy group, TWS.

The group, proudly under Pledis Entertainment and hailed as SEVENTEEN's inaugural junior boy group, has been meticulously crafted with a high expectations as the successor to the renowned SEVENTEEN.

Unearthing the Clues

Just a day prior to the group's highly anticipated debut, the watchful eyes of a netizen discovered a curious anomaly in the teaser content.

A closer examination revealed an additional figure standing directly in front of one of the boys. While the lower half was deftly edited out, the upper body was remained untouched, raising eyebrows among keen-eyed fans.

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Shrinking Numbers: A Fan Theory Unveiled

Fans have begun speculating that TWS might have originally been planned as a seven-member ensemble, only to be trimmed down to six before the official debut.

다시 찍느라 뮤비가 그렇게 나온건지… https://t.co/lqJrHJ8a6M

— 캘리포니아 (@oilgrilledsquid) January 16, 2024

 Questions loom about whether the last-minute re-filming and editing may have imparted a sense of haste to the group's music video.

"Oh Mymy: 7s" - A Clue or Coincidence?

Fueling the speculation further is one of TWS's tracks, titled "Oh Mymy: 7s." Could this title be a nod to the initial seven members, suggesting that the group underwent changes in its composition? Fans ponder if the rush as the re-filming affected the overall quality of the debut music video of the TWS Boy Group.

[NEWS] TWS will release a special performance video for Oh Mymy 7:s at 6PM KST.

"the performance of 'Oh Mymy: 7s', showing the six members who were shrouded in mystery... It is a song that embodies TWS' confidence that 'I can show what kind of person I am in just 7 seconds.' pic.twitter.com/tYu6BCWf5p

— Pledis Trainees (플레디스) (@pledis_trainees) January 1, 2024

As fans await official statements and the dust begins to settle, one thing is certain - the debut of TWS will forever be marked by the enigmatic shadow of what could have been. Only time will reveal the full narrative behind this mysterious twist in the K-pop tale. 

Watch the debut music video below and join the discussion on the alleged edits that have sent ripples through the fan community.

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Written by Cassidy Jones.