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Youngjae (TWS)
ArtistPledis Entertainment

Youngjae (TWS)

Youngjae (영재), born Choi Young-jae (최영재), is the main vocalist of TWS under Pledis Entertainment, one of the core labels inside HYBE. Since debuting on January 22, 2024 with Sparkling Blue, he has helped define TWS' boyhood-pop identity through clean melodic phrasing and a bright vocal tone that sits at the center of the group's most accessible records.

His credits now stretch from Summer Beat! and Try with Us to Play Hard and the 2026 release NO TRAGEDY, where he also picked up a lyricist credit. That matters because it shows movement beyond idol positioning into creative contribution. Youngjae is no longer just the member anchoring hooks. He is part of the reason TWS' catalog keeps sounding coherent as the group scales up.

TWS
Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer of TWS
3 articles6 creditsDebut: January 22, 2024South Korean

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Discography

2026
NO TRAGEDYMini Album
LyricistTWSPledis EntertainmentYG PlusUniversal Records
2025
Play HardEP
Member
2025
Try with UsEP
Member
2024
Summer Beat!EP
Member
2024
Sparkling BlueEP
Member
2024
Last BellSingle
Member

Fans Also Ask

What is Youngjae's position in TWS?
Youngjae (Choi Young-jae) is the main vocalist of TWS under Pledis Entertainment (HYBE). He debuted on January 22, 2024, with the mini album Sparkling Blue, and carries the vocal lead across TWS title tracks while handling full choreography.
When was Youngjae from TWS born?
Youngjae was born on May 31, 2005, in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. He is the youngest member of TWS and trained for approximately 3.5 years under Pledis Entertainment before debut.
What are TWS Youngjae's notable releases?
Youngjae has appeared on every TWS release since debut: mini albums Sparkling Blue (2024), Summer Beat! (2024), Try with Us (2025), and Play Hard (2025), plus the 2024 single Last Bell.
Which idol group inspired Youngjae from TWS?
Youngjae grew up as a fan of INFINITE and dreamed of becoming an idol from age 9. That early passion shaped his vocal development and stage discipline ahead of his 2024 debut with TWS under Pledis Entertainment.
What MBTI type is Youngjae from TWS?
Youngjae's MBTI type is ISFJ. TWS members describe him as caring and attentive toward others, though not great at hiding his feelings. His hobbies include reading and badminton, and he rooms with group leader Shinyu.

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