Group Profile
- Group Name: TNT (Teens in Times) (时代少年团)
- Debut: November 23, 2019
- Current state: Active
- Years Active: 2019–present (7 years)
- Entertainment Company: TF Entertainment
- Fandom: Popcorn
- Group Color: Yellow & Black
- Members: Ma Jiaqi, Ding Chengxin, Song Yaxuan, Liu Yaowen, Zhang Zhenyuan, Yan Haoxiang, He Junlin
- Oldest Member: Ding Chengxin
- Youngest Member: Liu Yaowen
- Most Popular Member: Ding Chengxin
- Notable Albums: Teens in Utopia (《乌托邦少年》, 2022), Triple Storey (《叄重楼》, 2023)
- Country: China
- Leader: Ma Jiaqi
TNT (Teens in Times, 时代少年团) is a Chinese boy group under TF Entertainment (时代峰峻). The group officially debuted on November 23, 2019.
The group consists of seven members, all of whom are Chinese nationals:
| Name | Chinese Name | Date of Birth | Hometown |
| Ma Jiaqi (Leader) | 马嘉祺 | Dec 12, 2002 | Zhengzhou, Henan |
| Ding Chengxin | 丁程鑫 | Feb 24, 2002 | Ziyang, Sichuan |
| Song Yaxuan | 宋亚轩 | Mar 04, 2004 | Binzhou, Shandong |
| Liu Yaowen | 刘耀文 | Sep 23, 2005 | Chongqing |
| Zhang Zhenyuan | 张真源 | Apr 16, 2003 | Chongqing |
| Yan Haoxiang | 严浩翔 | Aug 16, 2004 | Guangzhou, Guangdong |
| He Junlin | 贺峻霖 | Jun 15, 2004 | Chengdu, Sichuan |
Group Name Significance
The name 时代少年团 was officially announced on October 11, 2019. It is composed of three elements: 时代 (Shídài) meaning era or times, 少年 (Shàonián) meaning youth, and 团 (Tuán) meaning group. The English name, Teens in Times, directly reflects these three elements.
The abbreviation TNT also references the explosive TNT (trinitrotoluene), echoing the group’s manifesto: “火力全开，势不可挡” (Full power unleashed, unstoppable momentum).
Fandom & Lightstick
The official fandom name for TNT is 爆米花 (Baomihua), which translates to Popcorn. The name was announced on November 21, 2019, during their debut concert and was personally selected by the seven members.
TNT does not have an official lightstick. The lightsticks currently circulating among fans are unofficial designs created by the fan community.
Influence
TNT has a strong fanbase in Mainland China and among Chinese-speaking communities in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand, with fans primarily aged 13 to 25. As of December 2020, the group’s official Weibo account reached over 2.29 million followers.
As the second-generation idol group from TF Entertainment following TFBOYS, the seven members were selected through the reality show Typhoon Youth Transformation Battle (《台风少年蜕变之战》). Liu Yaowen was the youngest member at the time of debut, aged 14.
The group debuted with two singles released on the same day: Wow Wa (《全校通报》) and With Us (《无尽的冒险》).
Awards
- December 6, 2019: Potential Group of the Year, iQIYI Scream Night 2020
- December 8, 2019: New Generation Group of the Year, 1st Tencent Music Entertainment Awards
- July 2020: Best New Group, 27th ERC Chinese Top Ten Music Awards
- December 2020: Most Popular Idol Group, QQ Music Awards
- November 17, 2021: Best Group, 28th ERC Chinese Top Ten Music Awards
- December 11, 2021: Best Group of the Year, 3rd Tencent Music Entertainment Awards
- November 25, 2022: Best Group; Most Popular Asian Group; Top Ten Songs (《Ne Zha》), 29th ERC Chinese Top Ten Music Awards
- January 18, 2023: Best Group of the Year, 2022 Weibo Music Awards
- March 25, 2023: Most Influential Group of the Year, 2022 Weibo Night
- July 9, 2023: Most Influential Chinese Group, 4th Tencent Music Entertainment Awards
- August 26, 2023: Best Group; Most Popular Asian Group, 30th ERC Chinese Top Ten Music Awards
- January 13, 2024: Most Influential Group, 2023 Weibo Night
- August 26, 2024: Best Group; Outstanding Asian Group, 31st ERC Chinese Top Ten Music Awards
- January 5, 2025: Group of the Year, 2024 Tencent Music Chart Year-end Ceremony
- November 1, 2025: Most Influential Group, 2024 Weibo Night
Musical Style
TNT‘s music spans genres such as pop, dance, R&B, and pop-rock. Their debut singles Wow Wa (《全校通报》) and With Us (《无尽的冒险》) feature a pop style centered on school-life themes. The album Teens in Utopia (《乌托邦少年》, 2022) incorporates electronic pop, R&B, and pop-rock; the track Ne Zha (《哪吒》) draws inspiration from Chinese mythology.
The album 叁重樓 marked a shift toward more complex layered harmonies, featuring tracks like Love to 1440 (《爱到1440》) in a pop-rock style and Cape of Good Hope (《好望角》), which features intricate vocal arrangements.