Happy 23rd Birthday to the incredibly talented, gifted, charming, handsome, sweet, humble, kind, charismatic leader, rapper and lovable Shinyu of TWS!
TWS leader and main rapper Shinyu turns 23 on November 7, 2026. The group's official account marked the day with a Happy Birthday SHINYU post.

Happy birthday to TWS's Shinyu. Born Shin Jung-hwan on November 7, 2003, he turns 23 today (November 7, 2026 KST). TWS's Japan official site lists his birthday as 2003.11.07, and the group's official X account posted a 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHINYU' message dated 20261107 with official photos.
Shinyu is the leader and main rapper of TWS, the six-member boy group under PLEDIS Entertainment. He debuted with the group on January 22, 2024 with the first mini album 'Sparkling Blue' and title track 'plot twist'. Most recently, TWS released their second single album 'TO US' and the music video for 'Call My Name' on November 2, 2026.
Happy birthday, Shinyu!
Confirmed
- TWS's Japan official profile lists SHINYU's birthday as 2003.11.07.
- TWS's official X account (@TWS_PLEDIS) posted 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHINYU' dated 20261107 with official photos.
- TWS debuted on January 22, 2024 with the first mini album 'Sparkling Blue' and title track 'plot twist', as confirmed by TWS's Japan official discography and Universal Music Japan.
Reported by other outlets
- Multiple member profiles, including allkpop's TWS lexicon entry, list Shinyu's positions as Leader and Main Rapper.
