Teens in Times (

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: 时代少年团) is a Chinese

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. Members include Ma Jiaqi, Ding Chengxin,

Song Yaxuan Song Yaxuan (born March 4,2004) is a Chinese singer, actor, and producer. He is a member of TNT (Chinese boy group), TNT. Early life and education Song Yaxuan was born on March 4, 2004, in Binzhou, Binzhou City, Shandong, China. He grew up w ...

, Liu Yaowen, Zhang Zhenyuan, Yan Haoxiang, and He Junlin. The group is one of China's most popular boy bands.

Name

''时代少年团'' literally translates to “Teen Group of the Times” or “Era Youth Group.” The English name "Teens in Times" is only a conceptual adaptation rather than a direct translation, reflecting the group’s identity as a representation of Chinese youth. In addition to the literal meaning, the acronym "TNT" not only stands for "Teens in Times" but also references the explosive compound trinitrotoluen.

History

The group was created as a continuation of the inactive TFBOYS and disbanded Typhoon Teens boy groups. Candidates for the new group were chosen via TF Entertainment's survival show "Typhoon Project" (). On 25 August 2019, the seven members were announced. The group name was officially released on 11 October 2019. TNT made their official debut on 23 November 2019, with the singles "School Bulletin" (全校通报) and "Endless Adventure" (无尽的冒险) and quickly gained a fanbase.

Discography

Extended plays

* 少年江湖 (Juvenile Rivers & Lakes) – released August 2021; over 630,000 pre-orders within 119 hours, generating ¥100 million CNY.

Singles

* "School Bulletin" (全校通报) – released 23 November 2019 alongside debut concert. * "Endless Adventure" (无尽的冒险) – released concurrently with debut.

Image and style

TNT’s music blends

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with upbeat youth

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, with choreography-driven stage performances aimed at teenage audiences.

Television and variety

TNT originated from TF Entertainment’s survival show Typhoon Project in 2019, where the seven members were selected. Members have since appeared on prominent Chinese TV programs: * Ding Chengxin featured on Hello Saturday. * Zhang Zhenyuan participated in

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Season 12. * Song Yaxuan appeared on Ace vs Ace and Natural High.

Live performances

* Official debut performance at the Typhoon Stadium Tour on 23 November 2019, held in Beijing. * Co-headlined the Juvenile Rivers & Lakes Concert Tour in mid-2022 across six Chinese cities.

Fanbase and reception

The group’s official fandom, known as “TNT Milky Way” (天团银河), has accumulated over 1 million social followers across Weibo and Douyin.

Awards

International exposure

While primarily based in China, TNT members have participated in overseas interviews and fan meetings in

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(e.g., channel visits in

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in 2022).

References

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