TWS (group)

TWS
TWS in November 2024 Left to right: Kyungmin, Hanjin, Youngjae, Shinyu, Dohoon, Jihoon
TWS in November 2024
Left to right: Kyungmin, Hanjin, Youngjae, Shinyu, Dohoon, Jihoon
Background information
Also known asTwenty Four Seven With Us
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2024–present
LabelsPledis
Members
  • Shinyu
  • Dohoon
  • Youngjae
  • Hanjin
  • Jihoon
  • Kyungmin
Websitewww.pledis.co.kr/artist/detail/TWS/ Edit this at Wikidata

TWS (/tuː-ʌs/; Korean: 투어스; RR: Tueoseu; MR: T'uŏsŭ; pronounced as "Two-Us"; an abbreviation for Twenty Four Seven With Us) is a South Korean boy band formed and managed by Pledis Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, and Kyungmin. They label their music as "boyhood pop", which depicts the daily lives of boys. They debuted on January 22, 2024, with the extended play (EP) Sparkling Blue.

Name

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TWS is an abbreviation of "Twenty Four Seven With Us". The number 24 for a day and the number 7 for a week means "every moment". In other words, it means "always with TWS". Through their music, they want to be valuable friends who make the ordinary everyday life of the public and fans special in every moment that transcends time and space.[1]

History

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Formation and pre-debut activities

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On November 7, 2023, Pledis Entertainment announced their plan to launch a new boy band in the first quarter of 2024.[2] The members of the then-unnamed boy band, with their faces covered, were first introduced by Seventeen member Hoshi, during the SVT Caratland event in 2023.[3][4] On December 21, 2023, the group's name–TWS–was revealed. The agency explained that the name is derived from the group's tagline "twenty-four-seven with us", which reflects the group's commitment to maintaining an enduring connection with their fans.[5] On January 3, 2024, the watch strap brand TWMStrap accused the group of plagiarizing their logo, announcing their intentions to file a legal complaint against the agency.[6]

2024: Debut with Sparkling Blue and Summer Beat!

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Producer and Pledis Entertainment CEO Han Sung-soo spearheaded the production for TWS's debut EP Sparkling Blue, which was released on January 22, 2024,[7][8] following the release of the pre-release track "Oh MyMy:7s" from the album.[9][10] Aiming to establish "boyhood pop" with Sparkling Blue, the album was led by the single "Plot Twist", which discussed the "thrill of a first encounter".[11] Just twenty-three days after debut, they took their first music show win on Show Champion.[12]

On May 3, Pledis announced that TWS would release a new album in early June.[13] On May 23, the group released a video titled "Our Memories: Now" and revealed the album release date to be on June 24.[14] Four days later, the group revealed Summer Beat! as the title of their second EP.[15] TWS released the pre-release track "Hey! Hey!" on June 5,[16] and their second EP along with its single "If I'm S, Can You Be My N?" on June 24.[17][18] The EP was commercially successful, selling over 500,000 copies.[19]

Last Bell, TWS's first single album and third release of 2024, was announced on November 4, with a teaser video uploaded to the band's official YouTube channel. The project was released on November 25.[20][21]

Public image

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Pledis Entertainment introduced TWS as a "next generation" group with the goal of establishing a new genre called "boyhood pop," which focuses on capturing the daily stories of its members. Since their debut, the group presents a musical and visual style that captures the male youth experience, as their music addresses universal themes and presents a relatable image that appeals to a broader audience. The songs on their first mini-album, Sparkling Blue, reflect daily stories and emotions that young people can identify with.[8][7] Pop culture critic Kim Do-heon noted that the group's success was attributed to the "three-part narrative around the theme of school youth growth", which helped to shape their musical identity and success in their debut.[22]

Endorsements

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On January 19, 2024, TWS before their official debut, were selected as the models for Lotte Chilsung Beverage's Milkis.[23] On February 1, 2024, TWS were named as endorsers for Shinsegae Duty Free through their "Play with Us" campaign.[24] On March 19, 2024, TWS were announced as the new models for Kangol, a British heritage global brand.[25] On November 22, 2024, French luxury fashion house Celine was chosen TWS as its brand ambassadors.[26]

Members

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  • Shinyu (신유) – leader[11][27]
  • Dohoon (도훈)
  • Youngjae (영재)
  • Hanjin (한진)
  • Jihoon (지훈)
  • Kyungmin (경민)

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, sales figures, and certifications
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
KOR
[28] 		JPN
[29] 		JPN
Hot
[30] 		US
Sales
[31] 		US
Heat.
[32] 		US
World
[33]
Sparkling Blue 1 3 4 16 8 6
Summer Beat!
  • Released: June 24, 2024
  • Labels: Pledis
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
 1 2 2 49 22 14

Single albums

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List of single album, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[28] 		JPN
[40]
Last Bell
  • Released: November 25, 2024
  • Labels: Pledis
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 1 1

Singles

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List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[43] 		JPN
Hot
[44] 		WW
[45]
"Oh Mymy:7s" 2024 —[A] — — Sparkling Blue
"Plot Twist" (첫 만남은 계획대로 되지 않아) 2 —[B] 123
"Hey! Hey!" 125 — — Summer Beat
"If I'm S, Can You Be My N?" (내가 S면 넌 나의 N이 되어줘) 24 —[C] —
"Uptown Girl" —[D] — — Non-album single
"Last Festival" (마지막 축제) 133 7 — Last Bell
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Other charted songs

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List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR Down.
[50]
"Unplugged Boy" 2024 23 Sparkling Blue
"First Hooky" 25
"BFF" 24
"You+Me=7942" (너+나=7942) 25 Summer Beat
"Double Take" 31
"Keep On" (내가 태양이라면) 22
"Fire Confetti" 30
"Highlight" (너의 이름) 15 Last Bell
"Comma," (점 대신 쉼표를 그려) 20

Videography

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Music videos

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List of music videos, showing year released, and name of the director(s)
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Oh Mymy:7s" 2024 Kim Woo-gie [9][51]
"Plot Twist" Oh Ji-won [52][53]
"BFF" Guzza (Kudo) [54][55]
"hey! hey!" Kim Woo-gie [56]
"If I'm S, Can You Be My N?" Seong Wonmo
(Digipedi) 		[57]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) and the result of the award
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee/work Result Ref.
Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2024 Best New Artist TWS Won [58]
Golden Disc Awards 2024 Digital Song Bonsang "Plot Twist" Pending [59]
Rookie Artist of the Year TWS Pending
MAMA Awards 2024 Best New Male Artist Won [60]
Best Male Dance Performance "Plot Twist" Won
Fans' Choice Male Top 10 TWS Nominated
Melon Music Awards 2024 Best New Artist Won [61]
Top 10 Artist Won
Best Male Group Nominated
Kakao Bank Favorite Star Award Nominated
Song of the Year "Plot Twist" Nominated

Notes

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  1. ^ "Oh Mymy:7s" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 20 on the component Download Chart.[46]
  2. ^ "Plot Twist" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 89 on the Streaming Songs.[47]
  3. ^ "If I'm S, Can You Be My N?" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 95 on the Streaming Songs.[48]
  4. ^ "Uptown Girl" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 83 on the component Download Chart.[49]

References

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  1. ^ "Profile". Pledis (in Korean). Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  2. ^ Chin, Carmen (November 8, 2023). "SEVENTEEN's agency Pledis Entertainment to debut new boyband in 2024". NME. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Saxena, Saumya (January 3, 2024). "TWZ countdown to debut in prologue video Oh Mymy : 7s introducing members of PLEDIS Ent's newest hexad; WATCH". Pink Villa. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  4. ^ Kim, Jin-seok (November 7, 2023). "[단독]9년만... 플레디스, '세븐틴 동생' 내년 1월 데뷔" [[Exclusive] 9 years... Pledis, 'Seventeen's younger brother' to debut in January next year] (in Korean). JTBC. Archived from the original on November 7, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Naver.
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  7. ^ a b Kim, Ji-hye (December 27, 2023). "Pledis Entertainment's new boy band TWS to debut with EP in January". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Pyo, Kyung-min (December 28, 2023). "Boy group TWS aims to repeat Seventeen's success under Pledis management". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Chin, Carmen (January 3, 2024). "Pledis Entertainment introduces new boyband TWS with 'OH MYMY : 7S'". NME. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
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  12. ^ Kim, Sun-woo (February 15, 2024). '괴물신인' 투어스, 데뷔 23일만 음방 1위 ['Monster Rookie' TWS, first place on music show 23 days after debut] (in Korean). JTBC News. Archived from the original on February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (May 3, 2024). '특급 신인' 투어스 돌아온다...플레디스 측 '6월 초 선공개"[공식] ['Excellent rookie' TWS returns...Pledis side "Pre-release in early June"[Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved May 6, 2024 – via Naver.
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  17. ^ "TWS returns with album amplifying its refreshing, boyish charm". Yonhap. June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024 – via The Korea Times.
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  19. ^ Ha, Yu-mi (September 8, 2024). "TWS Shines as 'Artist of the Year' at 2024 TMA, Sweeps Three Major Awards". Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  20. ^ Hong, Hye-min (November 4, 2024). "투어스, 첫 싱글 '라스트 벨' 발매... 연타석 히트 이을까" [Tours, first single 'Last Bell' released... Will it continue the series of hits?]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved November 4, 2024.
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  22. ^ "From ILLIT to TWS, K-pop rookies make impressive debuts in 2024". The Korea Times. December 18, 2024.
  23. ^ Lee, Min-ji (January 19, 2024). '세븐틴 동생그룹' TWS, 데뷔 전 탄산음료 광고 모델 발탁 ['Seventeen's younger brother group' TWS selected as pre-debut carbonated beverage advertising model] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved March 19, 2024 – via Naver.
  24. ^ Ji-ye, Kim (February 1, 2024). "Boy band TWS named Shinsegae Duty Free brand ambassador". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  25. ^ Lee, Jung-beom (March 19, 2024). 투어스(TWS), 영국 헤리티지 글로벌 브랜드 '캉골' 모델 발탁 [TWS selected as model for British heritage global brand 'Kangol'] (in Korean). Sports News. Retrieved March 19, 2024 – via Naver.
  26. ^ Eve Eismann (November 22, 2024). "K-Pop's New "It" Boy Band TWS Is Celine's Latest Brand Ambassadors". CR Fashion Book. Archived from the original on November 28, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
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  28. ^ a b Peak chart positions on the Circle Album Chart:
    • "Sparkling Blue". Circle Chart (in Korean). January 21–27, 2024. Archived from the original on February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
    • "Summer Beat!". Circle Chart (in Korean). June 23–29, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
    • "Last Bell". Circle Chart (in Korean). November 24–30, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  29. ^ Peak chart positions on the Oricon Albums Chart:
  30. ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums Chart:
  31. ^ "Top Albums Sales: Week of February 17, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
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  33. ^ "World Albums: Week of February 17, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  34. ^ Cumulative Korean sales of Sparkling Blue:
  35. ^ Cumulative Japanese sales of Sparkling Blue:
  36. ^ "South Korean album certifications" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  37. ^ Cumulative Korean sales of Summer Beat:
  38. ^ Cumulative Japanese sales of Summer Beat:
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  40. ^ "TWSのシングル売上" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  41. ^ Cumulative sales of Last Bell:
  42. ^ Cumulative sales of "Last Festival":
  43. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
  44. ^ "Last Festival".
  45. ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Global 200 chart:
  46. ^ "Week 4 of 2024 Download Chart" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. January 21–27, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024 – via Circle Chart.
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  48. ^ "Billboard Japan Streaming Songs – Week of July 3, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  49. ^ "Week 26 of 2024 Download Chart" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. June 23–29, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024 – via Circle Chart.
  50. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Download Chart:
  51. ^ TWS (투어스) Prologue 'Oh Mymy : 7s' (in Korean). HYBE Labels. January 2, 2024. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024 – via YouTube.
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  53. ^ TWS (투어스) '첫 만남은 계획대로 되지 않아' Official MV (in Korean). HYBE Labels. January 22, 2024. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024 – via YouTube.
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  55. ^ TWS (투어스) 'BFF' Official MV. HYBE Labels. February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024 – via YouTube.
  56. ^ "TWS (투어스) 'hey! hey!' Official MV". June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
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