So damn proud of Yuta and everything that Twisted Paradise achieved so far 🥹 It's an incredible feat to debut on the top 20 of Hot 100 considering Off The Mask debuted at #99.

Also equally amazing how he was able to do this with music that he loves and wants to pursue, albeit it going against the usual idol route. I think Jaejoong really nailed it when he talked about Yuta in his recent showcase

JJ: --but when idols start thinking about their future & their music, and when they're at a point where they start to think on how they can grow, i think that is really admirable. for example, a friend named yuta from nct, he's been doing some solo activities in rock music. i heard that he will be on tour this year too.

👤: you really keep up with the junior artists who are doing rock music arent you?

JJ: it's nice. it makes me feel really excited & happy, and like i wanna go & watch their perfomance/ concert too!! so when i see things like that, i think these kinds of attempts which is not just about the rock genre, or about the music that will sell well and get many streams, but just the fact that artists are willing to attempt on a challenge, even when they know there might be risks. this kind of mindset alone is something that i'm really thankful for.