TWS (group)

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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
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2024–present
LabelsPledis
Members
  • Shinyu
  • Dohoon
  • Youngjae
  • Hanjin
  • Jihoon
  • Kyungmin
Websitewww.pledis.co.kr/ko/artist/detail/TWS Edit this at Wikidata

TWS (/tuː-ʌs/; Korean: 투어스; RR: Tueoseu; stylized as TWS:) is a South Korean boy band formed in 2024, consisting of six members: Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon and Kyungmin. Formed and managed by Pledis Entertainment, the group labels its music as "boyhood pop", which depicts the daily lives of boys. The group debuted on January 22, 2024, with the extended play (EP) Sparkling Blue.

History[edit]

Formation and pre-debut activities[edit]

On November 7, 2023, Pledis Entertainment announced their plan to launch a new boy band in the first quarter of 2024.[1] 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.[2][3] 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.[4] 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.[5]

2024: Debut with Sparkling Blue[edit]

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,[6][7] following the release of the single "Oh MyMy:7s" from the album.[8][9] 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".[10] Just twenty-three days after debut, they took their first music show win on Show Champion.[11]

Public image[edit]

Pledis Entertainment introduced TWS as a "next-generation" group with the target of establishing a new genre termed as "Boyhood pop", which "captures the daily stories of boys".[7][6]

Endorsements[edit]

On January 19, 2024, TWS even before debut were selected as the models for Lotte Chilsung Beverage's Milkis.[12] On February 1, 2024, TWS were named as endorsers for Shinsegae Duty Free through their "Play with Us" campaign.[13] On March 19, 2024, TWS were announced as the new models for Kangol, a British heritage global brand.[14]

Members[edit]

  • Shinyu (신유) – leader[10][15]
  • Dohoon (도훈)
  • Youngjae (영재)
  • Hanjin (한진)
  • Jihoon (지훈)
  • Kyungmin (경민)

Discography[edit]

Extended plays[edit]

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, sales figures, and certifications
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
KOR
[16] 		JPN
[17] 		JPN
Hot
[18] 		US
Sales
[19] 		US
Heat.
[20] 		US
World
[21]
Sparkling Blue 1 3 4 16 8 6

Singles[edit]

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[25] 		WW
[26]
"Oh Mymy:7s" 2024 — — Sparkling Blue
"Plot Twist" (첫 만남은 계획대로 되지 않아) 2 123
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Videography[edit]

Music videos[edit]

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 [8][27]
"Plot Twist" Oh Ji-won [28][29]
"BFF" Guzza [30][31]

Awards and nominations[edit]

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 [32]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ Pyo, Kyung-min (January 23, 2024). "PHOTOS | TWS debuts with album 'Sparkling Blue'". The Korea Times. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  16. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Album Chart:
  17. ^ Peak chart positions on the Oricons Album Chart:
  18. ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 Albums Chart:
  19. ^ "Top Albums Sales: Week of February 17, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  20. ^ "Heatseekers Albums: Week of February 17, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  21. ^ "World Albums: Week of February 17, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  22. ^ Total sales of Sparkling Blue:
  23. ^ Cumulative Japanese sales for Sparkling Blue:
  24. ^ "South Korean album certifications" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  25. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
  26. ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Global 200 chart:
  27. ^ 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.
  28. ^ Yeo, Gladys (January 22, 2024). "Pledis Entertainment's new boyband TWS make debut with 'Plot Twist'". NME. Archived from the original on February 3, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  29. ^ 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.
  30. ^ 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.
  31. ^ TWS (투어스) 'BFF' Official MV. HYBE Labels. February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024 – via YouTube.
  32. ^ 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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