SEOUL, February 13, 2026 — TWS’s viral “Overdrive” dance challenge unexpectedly involved actress Hyeri, who found herself thrust into the spotlight at the AAA 2025 awards ceremony—and she didn’t even know she was scheduled to participate.
A Surprise Challenge and a Bow to a “Master”
The story behind how Hyeri became linked to TWS’s hit song is a hilarious mix-up that unfolded on YouTube and beyond.
The story unfolded on February 13th when TWS members Dohoon and Shinyu appeared on Hyeri’s YouTube channel. The duo immediately greeted Hyeri with a deep bow, playfully declaring her “our original master of cute tantrums,” a gesture that sparked laughter. A visibly surprised Hyeri admitted it was the “first time” she’d received a New Year’s bow.
Gratitude and a Confused Actress
The playful exchange stemmed from Hyeri’s performance of the “Overdrive” challenge at the AAA 2025 awards. Dohoon expressed his gratitude, stating, “Thanks to you, senior, the song did even better. I’m truly grateful.” Shinyu added, “When we first received the interview sheet, we thought, ‘Hyeri’s going to do this? We’re so thankful. I hope she saves it.’”
However, Hyeri revealed she was completely unaware she’d been selected. When she inquired if the interview sheet specified her involvement, Dohoon explained that only Hyeri’s participation was confirmed, with the rest left to chance.
“Why didn’t I hear anything? I had no clue at all,” Hyeri exclaimed, recounting the awards ceremony. “I kept moving seats. They guided me to a spot with good camera angles, so I wondered, ‘Are they going to give me an award?’ and got my hopes up. But suddenly, they made me do the challenge, which really surprised me.”
A Flustered Performance and Lasting Impression
Despite her initial shock, Hyeri acknowledged she was “really flustered because I was worried I might mess up since it was sudden.” She added, “Still, I’m thankful people liked it.” Dohoon responded with another expression of gratitude, suggesting they all bow deeply to her.
Hyeri playfully retorted, “You must not forget this for the rest of your lives.” Dohoon warmly replied, “If we can be of help, we’ll do anything.”
TWS’s “Overdrive” sparked a widespread challenge craze across various year-end stages, solidifying its popularity.
- Hyeri was unexpectedly asked to perform the “Overdrive” challenge at the AAA 2025 awards.
- TWS members Dohoon and Shinyu expressed their gratitude to Hyeri for boosting the song’s popularity.
- Hyeri was unaware she was scheduled to participate in the challenge until the moment it happened.
- The “Overdrive” challenge became a viral sensation on social media.
