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TWS (group)
South Korean boy band From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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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] 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.[2]
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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]
In April 21, 2025, TWS released their third EP album, Try with Us.[23]
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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.[24]
Endorsements
On January 19, 2024, TWS before their official debut, were selected as the models for Lotte Chilsung Beverage's Milkis.[25] On February 1, TWS were named as endorsers for Shinsegae Duty Free through their "Play with Us" campaign.[26] On March 19, TWS were announced as the new models for Kangol, a British heritage global brand.[27] On November 22, French luxury fashion house Celine chose TWS as its brand ambassadors.[28]
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.[29]
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Members
Discography
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Singles
Korean singles
Japanese singles
Soundtrack appearances
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Videography
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Live performances
Concert tours
24/7:With:Us
Fan meetings
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Awards and nominations
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Notes
- "Oh Mymy:7s" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 20 on the component Download Chart.[52]
- "Plot Twist" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 89 on the Streaming Songs.[53]
- "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.[55]
- "Uptown Girl" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 83 on the component Download Chart.[56]
- Recorded for The Seasons: Artist with Zico
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