TWS (group)
South Korean boy band
TWS (/tuː-ʌs/; Korean: 투어스; RR: Tueoseu; 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.
01Name
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". 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.
02History
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. 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. 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. 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.
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, following the release of the pre-release track "Oh MyMy:7s" from the album. 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". Just twenty-three days after debut, they took their first music show win on Show Champion.
On May 3, Pledis announced that TWS would release a new album in early June. On May 23, the group released a video titled "Our Memories: Now" and revealed the album release date to be on June 24. Four days later, the group revealed Summer Beat! as the title of their second EP. TWS released the pre-release track "Hey! Hey!" on June 5, and their second EP along with its single "If I'm S, Can You Be My N?" on June 24. The EP was commercially successful, selling over 500,000 copies.
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.
On April 21, 2025, TWS released their third EP, Try with Us. Their fourth EP, Play Hard, was released on October 13, led by the single "Head Shoulders Knees Toes".
03Public 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. 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.
04Endorsements
On January 19, 2024, TWS before their official debut, were selected as the models for Lotte Chilsung Beverage's Milkis. On February 1, TWS were named as endorsers for Shinsegae Duty Free through their "Play with Us" campaign. On March 19, TWS were announced as the new models for Kangol, a British heritage global brand. On November 22, French luxury fashion house Celine chose TWS as its brand ambassadors.
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.
In June 2026, TWS collaborated with the Korea Tourism Organization as part of its new inbound tourism campaign "BIAS (Be In Artists' Scenes)", to promote famous landmarks and experiential products in South Korea.
05Members
- Shinyu (신유), leader
- Dohoon (도훈)
- Youngjae (영재)
- Hanjin (한진)
- Jihoon (지훈)
- Kyungmin (경민)
06Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR |
BEL (FL) |
JPN |
JPN Hot |
US Sales |
US Heat. |
US World | ||||
| Sparkling Blue |
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1 | 80 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 |
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| Summer Beat! |
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1 | , | 2 | 2 | 49 | 22 | 14 |
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| Try with Us |
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1 | , | 2 | 5 | 47 | , | 13 |
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| Play Hard |
|
1 | , | 3 | 4 | , | , | , |
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| No Tragedy |
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1 | , | 1 | 2 | 49 | , | 14 |
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| ", " denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that region | ||||||||||
Single albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR |
JPN | ||||
| Last Bell |
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1 | 1 |
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Singles
Korean singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR |
JPN Hot |
WW | ||||
| "Oh Mymy:7s" | 2024 | , | , | , | , N/a | Sparkling Blue |
| "Plot Twist" (첫 만남은 계획대로 되지 않아) | 2 | , | 123 |
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| "Hey! Hey!" | 125 | , | , | , N/a | Summer Beat | |
| "If I'm S, Can You Be My N?" (내가 S면 넌 나의 N이 되어줘) | 24 | , | , | |||
| "Uptown Girl" (Billy Joel cover) |
, | , | , | Non-album single | ||
| "Last Festival" (마지막 축제) | 133 | 7 | , | Last Bell | ||
| "Countdown" (마음 따라 뛰는 건 멋지지 않아?) | 2025 | 56 | , | , | Try with Us | |
| "Head Shoulders Knees Toes" | , | , | , | Play Hard | ||
| "Overdrive" | 27 | 45 | , | |||
| "Nice to See You Again (Korean Ver.)" (다시 만난 오늘) | 2026 | 80 | , | , | Non-album single | |
| "You, You" | 81 | 51 | , | No Tragedy | ||
| ", " denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||
Japanese singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN |
JPN Hot | |||||
| "Nice to See You Again" (はじめまして) | 2025 | 1 | 1 |
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Non-album single |
| "Soda Soda" | 2026 | 2 | 1 |
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Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Brand New Day" | 2025 | Good Boy OST |
| "Bloom" (feat. Ayumu Imazu) |
April Showers Bring May Flowers OST | |
| "N.O.S.A" | Bullet/Bullet OST |
Other charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR |
KOR Down. | |||
| "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 | ||
| "All the Possibilities" (너의 모든 가능성이 되어 줄게) | 2026 | 133 | , | No Tragedy |
07Videography
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Oh Mymy:7s" | 2024 | Kim Woo-gie | |
| "Plot Twist" | Oh Ji-won (Undermoodfilm) |
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| "BFF" | Guzza (Kudo) | ||
| "hey! hey!" | Kim Woo-gie | ||
| "If I'm S, Can You Be My N?" | Seong Won-mo (Digipedi) |
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| "Last Festival" | |||
| "Countdown!" | 2025 | Lafic | |
| "はじめまして" | |||
| "Head Shoulders Knees Toes" | Kim Woo-gie Jackson Forsythe |
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| "Overdrive" | Yuji Shin (OBVIOUS) |
Other videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Double Take" | 2024 | Christian Haahs | Performance video | |
| "Lucky To Be Loved" | 2025 | Yuk Heonryoung | Special video |
08Live performances
Concert tours
24/7:With:Us
| Date (2025) | City | Country | Venue | Attendance | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20 | Seoul | South Korea | Jamsil Indoor Stadium | 16,000 | |
| June 21 | |||||
| June 22 | |||||
| July 11 | Hiroshima | Japan | Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall | TBA | |
| 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 | |
| February 15, 2025 | ||||||
| February 16, 2025 | ||||||
| March 15, 2025 (Two shows) |
Tokyo | Japan | Musashino Forest Sport Plaza | 30,000 | ||
| March 16, 2025 |
09Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Artist Awards | 2024 | Rookie of the Year, Music | TWS | Won | |
| 2025 | Best Musician, Group | Won | |||
| Asia Star Entertainer Awards | 2024 | Best New Artist | Won | ||
| D Awards | 2025 | Rookie of the Year | Won | ||
| Delights Blue Label | Won | ||||
| Dreams Silver Label | Won | ||||
| Best Popularity Award, Boy Group | Nominated | ||||
| Golden Disc Awards | 2025 | Best Digital Song (Bonsang) | "Plot Twist" | Won | |
| Rookie Artist of the Year | TWS | Won | |||
| Song of the Year (Daesang) | "Plot Twist" | Nominated | |||
| Most Popular Artist, Male | TWS | Nominated | |||
| 2026 | Best Performance | Won | |||
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Artist of the Year (Bonsang) | Won | ||
| Rookie of the Year, Male | Nominated | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Korean Music Awards | 2025 | Rookie of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Best K-pop Song | "Plot Twist" | Nominated | |||
| MAMA Awards | 2024 | Best New Male Artist | TWS | Won | |
| Best Male Dance Performance | "Plot Twist" | Won | |||
| Fans' Choice Male Top 10 | TWS | Nominated | |||
| Melon Music Awards | 2024 | Best New Artist | Won | ||
| 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 | |
| Popularity Award | Nominated | ||||
| K-Wave Special Award | Nominated | ||||
| K-pop World Choice, Group | Nominated |
Listicles
Sources and credits
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