TWS' Shinyu Becomes a Weather Forecaster, Warns of Exam-Day Cold

Shinyu of K-pop boy group TWS stepped in as a weather forecaster for a day. He delivered the forecast on live television and sent a message of support to students preparing for South Korea's college entrance exam.

Shinyu appeared on YTN's live news program "News Square 2PM" on Nov. 12, taking over the weather segment as a special guest. His appearance had been announced earlier through TWS' official social media accounts, drawing fans to the outdoor studio to see him.

Wearing a coat, Shinyu opened the segment with a performance of "Call My Name," the title track from the group's second single album, "TO US." He danced to the song's chorus before moving on to the weather forecast.

Shinyu then delivered the forecast, warning that temperatures were expected to drop below freezing in parts of South Korea on Nov. 19, the day of the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT). The exam plays a major role in university admissions in the country.

He advised students to prepare for the cold as the exam approached.

Shinyu also used the broadcast to encourage students preparing for the test.

"Today, I'm here as a weather fairy and a cheerleader for students taking the exam," he said.

He described "Call My Name" as a song about young people moving forward with excitement rather than fear, encouraged by someone who believes in them.

"I hope to use this song to cheer on students taking the exam," he added.

Toward the end of the segment, Shinyu made a heart gesture for viewers and students. He also shared his thoughts on trying the role of a weather forecaster, saying he had learned how challenging it was to deliver changing weather information during a live broadcast.

TWS released its second single album, "TO US," on Nov. 2. The album topped both the daily and weekly album charts of Hanteo Chart, a South Korean album sales tracking service.

The title track, "Call My Name," ranked high on major South Korean music charts, including Melon's Top 100 and Bugs. The song also entered the upper ranks of music charts in Japan and China.