TWS (group)
South Korean boy band
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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.
TWS | |
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TWS in November 2024 Left to right: Kyungmin, Hanjin, Youngjae, Shinyu, Dohoon, Jihoon | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Twenty Four Seven With Us |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Label | Pledis |
| Members |
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| Website | pledis.co.kr/tws |
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".[1] The name reflects the group's stated goal of being a constant presence for their fans, aiming to make ordinary moments feel special through their music.[2]
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.[3] Five 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.[4][5] On December 21, 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.[6] 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.[7]
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,[8][9] following the release of the pre-release track "Oh MyMy:7s" from the album.[10][11] 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".[12] Just twenty-three days after debut, they took their first music show win on Show Champion.[13]
On May 3, Pledis announced that TWS would release a new album in early June.[14] On May 23, the group released a video titled "Our Memories: Now" and revealed the album release date to be on June 24.[15] Four days later, the group revealed Summer Beat! as the title of their second EP.[16] TWS released the pre-release track "Hey! Hey!" on June 5,[17] and their second EP along with its single "If I'm S, Can You Be My N?" on June 24.[18][19] The EP was commercially successful, selling over 500,000 copies.[20]
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.[21][22]
On April 21, 2025, TWS released their third EP, Try with Us.[23] Their fourth EP, Play Hard, was released on October 13,[24] led by the single "Head Shoulders Knees Toes".[25]
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, 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.[9][8] 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.[26]
Endorsements
On January 19, 2024, TWS before their official debut, were selected as the models for Lotte Chilsung Beverage's Milkis.[27] On February 1, TWS were named as endorsers for Shinsegae Duty Free through their "Play with Us" campaign.[28] On March 19, TWS were announced as the new models for Kangol, a British heritage global brand.[29] On November 22, French luxury fashion house Celine chose TWS as its brand ambassadors.[30]
In April 2025, it was announced that TWS was selected as new brand muse of B.Cave's street fashion brand Wackywilly, participating in its "Keep Growing, Buddy!" campaign.[31]
Members
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [33] |
BEL (FL) [34] |
JPN [35] |
JPN Hot [36] |
US Sales [37] |
US Heat. [38] |
US World [39] | ||||
| Sparkling Blue |
|
1 | 80 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | ||
| Summer Beat! |
|
1 | — | 2 | 2 | 49 | 22 | 14 |
| |
| Try with Us |
|
1 | — | 2 | 5 | 47 | — | 13 | ||
| Play Hard |
|
1 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that region | ||||||||||
Single albums
Singles
Korean singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [53] |
JPN Hot [54] |
WW [55] | ||||
| "Oh Mymy:7s" | 2024 | —[A] | — | — | N/a | Sparkling Blue |
| "Plot Twist" (첫 만남은 계획대로 되지 않아) | 2 | —[B] | 123 | |||
| "Hey! Hey!" | 125 | — | — | N/a | Summer Beat | |
| "If I'm S, Can You Be My N?" (내가 S면 넌 나의 N이 되어줘) | 24 | —[C] | — | |||
| "Uptown Girl" (Billy Joel cover) |
—[D] | — | — | Non-album single[a] | ||
| "Last Festival" (마지막 축제) | 133 | 7 | — | Last Bell | ||
| "Countdown" (마음 따라 뛰는 건 멋지지 않아?) | 2025 | 56 | — | — | Try with Us | |
| "Head Shoulders Knees Toes" | —[E] | — | — | Play Hard | ||
| "Overdrive" | 27 | 45 | — | |||
| "Nice to See You Again (Korean Ver.)" (다시 만난 오늘)[63] | 2026 | 80 | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||
Japanese singles
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Brand New Day"[67] | 2025 | Good Boy OST |
| "Bloom"[68] (feat. Ayumu Imazu) |
April Showers Bring May Flowers OST | |
| "N.O.S.A"[69] | Bullet/Bullet OST |
Other charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Down. [70] | |||
| "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
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Oh Mymy:7s" | 2024 | Kim Woo-gie | [10][71] |
| "Plot Twist" | Oh Ji-won (Undermoodfilm) |
[72][73] | |
| "BFF" | Guzza (Kudo) | [74][75] | |
| "hey! hey!" | Kim Woo-gie | [76] | |
| "If I'm S, Can You Be My N?" | Seong Won-mo (Digipedi) |
[77] | |
| "Last Festival" | [78] | ||
| "Countdown!" | 2025 | Lafic | [79] |
| "はじめまして" | [80] | ||
| "Head Shoulders Knees Toes" | Kim Woo-gie Jackson Forsythe |
[81] | |
| "Overdrive" | Yuji Shin (OBVIOUS) | [82] | |
Other videos
Live performances
Concert tours
24/7:With:Us
| Date (2025) | City | Country | Venue | Attendance | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20 | Seoul | South Korea | Jamsil Indoor Stadium | 16,000 | [85] |
| June 21 | |||||
| June 22 | |||||
| July 11 | Hiroshima | Japan | Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall | TBA | [86] |
| July 13 | Nagoya | Nihon Tokushu Togyo Civic Hall | |||
| July 14 | |||||
| July 15 | |||||
| July 17 | Fukuoka | Fukuoka Sunpalace | |||
| July 18 | |||||
| July 25 | Sendai | Sendai Sun Plaza | |||
| July 26 | |||||
| July 28 | Osaka | Orix Theater | |||
| July 29 | |||||
| July 30 | |||||
| August 9 | Yokohama | K-Arena Yokohama | |||
| August 10 | |||||
| January 24, 2026 | Macao | China | Studio City Event Center | ||
| January 31, 2026 | Kaohsiung | Taiwan | Kaohsiung Music Center |
Fan meetings
| Event name | Date | City | Country | Venue | Attendance | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWS 1st Fan Meeting "42:Club" | February 14, 2025 | Seoul | South Korea | SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium | 14,000 | [87] |
| February 15, 2025 | ||||||
| February 16, 2025 | ||||||
| March 15, 2025 (Two shows) |
Tokyo | Japan | Musashino Forest Sport Plaza | 30,000 | [88] | |
| March 16, 2025 |
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Artist Awards | 2024 | Rookie of the Year – Music | TWS | Won | [89] |
| 2025 | Best Musician – Group | Won | [90] | ||
| Asia Star Entertainer Awards | 2024 | Best New Artist | Won | [91] | |
| D Awards | 2025 | Rookie of the Year | Won | [92] | |
| Delights Blue Label | Won | ||||
| Dreams Silver Label | Won | ||||
| Best Popularity Award – Boy Group | Nominated | [93] | |||
| Golden Disc Awards | 2025 | Best Digital Song (Bonsang) | "Plot Twist" | Won | [94] |
| Rookie Artist of the Year | TWS | Won | |||
| Song of the Year (Daesang) | "Plot Twist" | Nominated | [95] | ||
| Most Popular Artist – Male | TWS | Nominated | [96] | ||
| 2026 | Best Performance | Won | [97] | ||
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Artist of the Year (Bonsang) | Won | [98] | |
| Rookie of the Year – Male | Nominated | [99] | |||
| Global Artist – Africa | Nominated | ||||
| Global Artist – Asia | Nominated | ||||
| Global Artist – Europe | Nominated | ||||
| Global Artist – North America | Nominated | ||||
| Global Artist – Oceania | Nominated | ||||
| Global Artist – South America | Nominated | ||||
| WhosFandom Award – Male | Nominated | ||||
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2025 | Best New Artist (K-pop) | Nominated | [100] | |
| Korean Music Awards | 2025 | Rookie of the Year | Nominated | [101] | |
| Best K-pop Song | "Plot Twist" | Nominated | |||
| MAMA Awards | 2024 | Best New Male Artist | TWS | Won | [102] |
| Best Male Dance Performance | "Plot Twist" | Won | |||
| Fans' Choice Male Top 10 | TWS | Nominated | |||
| Melon Music Awards | 2024 | Best New Artist | Won | [103] | |
| Top 10 Artist | Won | ||||
| Best Male Group | Nominated | ||||
| Kakao Bank Favorite Star Award | Nominated | ||||
| Song of the Year | "Plot Twist" | Nominated | |||
| Seoul Music Awards | 2025 | Main Prize (Bonsang) | TWS | Nominated | [104] |
| Popularity Award | Nominated | ||||
| K-Wave Special Award | Nominated | ||||
| K-pop World Choice – Group | Nominated |
Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes Korea | 2025 | K-Idol of the Year 30 | 25th | [105] |
Notes
- Recorded for The Seasons: Artist with Zico
