TWS (group)

South Korean boy band

TWS
TWS in February 2024 Left to right: Youngjae, Jihoon, Hanjin, Dohoon, Kyungmin, and Shinyu
TWS in February 2024
Left to right: Youngjae, Jihoon, Hanjin, Dohoon, Kyungmin, and Shinyu
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; an abbreviation for Twenty Four Seven With Us; stylized as TWS:; pronounced as "Two-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, and labels 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

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

Formation and pre-debut activities

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!

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]

Public image

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, TWS has presented a musical and visual style that captures the male youth experience, their music addresses universal themes and presents a relatable image that can appeal to a broader audience. The songs on their first mini-album, Sparkling Blue, reflect daily stories and emotions that many young people can identify with.[8][7]

Endorsements

On January 19, 2024, TWS before their official debut, were selected as the models for Lotte Chilsung Beverage's Milkis.[19] On February 1, 2024, TWS were named as endorsers for Shinsegae Duty Free through their "Play with Us" campaign.[20] On March 19, 2024, TWS were announced as the new models for Kangol, a British heritage global brand.[21]

On June 10, 2024, TWS collaborated with FC Barcelona in a photo shoot, highlighting an innovative marketing strategy where TWS members sported the club's clothing and accessories, connecting music and sport. This alliance seeks to appeal to a broader audience and strengthen TWS's position as a K-pop group that breaks traditional standards by seeking to resonate with a male audience.[22][23]

Members

  • Shinyu (신유) – leader[11][24]
  • Dohoon (도훈)
  • Youngjae (영재)
  • Hanjin (한진)
  • Jihoon (지훈)
  • Kyungmin (경민)

Discography

Extended plays

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

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[36] 		WW
[37]
"Oh Mymy:7s" 2024 —[A] — Sparkling Blue
"Plot Twist" (첫 만남은 계획대로 되지 않아) 2 123
"Hey! Hey!" 125 — Summer Beat
"If I'm S, Can You Be My N?" (내가 S면 넌 나의 N이 되어줘) 68 —
"Uptown Girl" —[B] — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Other charted songs

List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR Down.
[40]
"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

Videography

Music videos

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][41]
"Plot Twist" Oh Ji-won [42][43]
"BFF" Guzza (KUDO) [44][45]
"hey! hey!" Kim Woo-gie [46]
"If I'm S, Can You Be My N?" Seong Wonmo
(Digipedi) 		[47]

Awards and nominations

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 The Best New Artist TWS Won [48]

Notes

  1. ^ "Oh Mymy:7s" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 20 on the component Download Chart.[38]
  2. ^ "Uptown Girl" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 83 on the component Download Chart.[39]

References

  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.
  5. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (December 21, 2023). "HYBE, Pledis Entertainment reveal name of new boy band debuting after Seventeen". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on December 25, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Kim, Ji-hye (January 3, 2024). "New boy band TWS under fire for allegedly plagiarizing watch logo". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  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.
  10. ^ Yoo, Hong (December 27, 2023). "New boy band TWS to debut Jan. 22". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Pyo, Kyung-min (January 23, 2024). "'SEVENTEEN's brother group' TWS seeks to become 'perfect idol'". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on January 27, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  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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  15. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (May 28, 2024). "HYBE, Pledis announce comeback of K-pop group TWS with 'Summer Beat!' album". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  16. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (June 6, 2024). "TWS sings about companionship, dreams in pre-release single 'hey! hey!'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  17. ^ "TWS returns with album amplifying its refreshing, boyish charm". Yonhap. June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024 – via The Korea Times.
  18. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (June 24, 2024). "K-pop boy band TWS returns with new album 'Summer Beat!'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ "A picture you didn't know you needed @ TWS_PLEDIS x Barça x @ Spotify". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  23. ^ "Thank you @ Spotify and @ FCBarcelona for the support Força Barça, Força TWS". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  24. ^ Pyo, Kyung-min (January 23, 2024). "PHOTOS". The Korea Times. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  25. ^ 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.
  26. ^ Peak chart positions on the Oricons Album Chart:
    • "Sparkling Blue". Oricon (in Japanese). January 22–28, 2024. Archived from the original on February 3, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
    • "Summer Beat!". Oricon (in Japanese). June 24–30, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  27. ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 Albums Chart:
    • "Sparkling Blue". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). January 31, 2024. Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
    • "Summer Beat!". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  28. ^ "Top Albums Sales: Week of February 17, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  29. ^ "Heatseekers Albums: Week of February 17, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  30. ^ "World Albums: Week of February 17, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  31. ^ Total sales of Sparkling Blue:
    • "Circle Album Chart – February 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
    • "Circle Album Chart – March, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  32. ^ Cumulative Japanese sales for Sparkling Blue:
    • オリコン月間 アルバムランキング 2024年01月度 [Oricon Monthly Album Ranking January 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
    • オリコン月間 アルバムランキング 2024年02月度 [Oricon Monthly Album Ranking February 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
    • オリコン月間 アルバムランキング 2024年03月度 [Oricon Monthly Album Ranking March 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  33. ^ "South Korean album certifications" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  34. ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 26, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  35. ^ オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 2024年06月24日～2024年06月30日 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking June 24, 2024 – June 30, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  36. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
    • "Plot Twist": "Digital Chart – Week 10 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). March 3–9, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
    • "Hey! Hey!": "Digital Chart – Week 24 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). June 9–15, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
    • "If I'm S, Can You Be My N?": "Digital Chart – Week 26 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). June 23–29, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  37. ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Global 200 chart:
    • "Plot Twist": "Billboard Global 200: Week of March 16, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  38. ^ "Week 4 of 2024 Download Chart" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. January 21–27, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024 – via Circle Chart.
  39. ^ "Week 26 of 2024 Download Chart" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. June 23–29, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024 – via Circle Chart.
  40. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Download Chart:
    • "Unplugged Boy" and other songs from Sparkling Blue: "Download Chart – Week 4 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). January 21–27, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
    • "You+Me=7942" and other songs from Summer Beat: "Download Chart – Week 26 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). June 23–29, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  41. ^ 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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  43. ^ 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.
  44. ^ Yoon, Joon-ho (February 18, 2024). TWS(투어스), 수록곡 'BFF' 뮤직비디오 깜짝 공개 [TWS, surprise release of music video for b-side song 'BFF'] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Naver.
  45. ^ TWS (투어스) 'BFF' Official MV. HYBE Labels. February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024 – via YouTube.
  46. ^ "TWS (투어스) 'hey! hey!' Official MV". June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  47. ^ "TWS (투어스) '내가 S면 넌 나의 N이 되어줘' Official MV". June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  48. ^ Lee, Ha-na (April 10, 2024). "대상 주인은 스트레이 키즈, TXT 4관왕→트레저·더보이즈 3관왕(종합)[ASEA 2024]" [Grand Prize winner is Stray Kids, TXT 4 wins → Treasure and The Boyz 3 wins (Overall) [ASEA 2024]]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.

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