# TWS (group)

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.

## 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.

## 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. 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. 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. 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.

## 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. 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.

## Endorsements

On January 19, 2024, TWS before their official debut, were selected as the models for Lotte Chilsung Beverage's Milkis. On February 1, 2024, TWS were named as endorsers for Shinsegae Duty Free through their "Play with Us" campaign. On March 19, 2024, TWS were announced as the new models for Kangol, a British heritage global brand. On November 22, 2024, French luxury fashion house Celine chose TWS as its brand ambassadors.

## Members

* Shinyu (신유) – leader
* 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 | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications |
| Title | Details | KOR | JPN | JPN Hot | US Sales | US Heat. | US World | Sales | Certifications |
| Sparkling Blue | Released: January 22, 2024 Labels: Pledis Format: CD, digital download, streaming | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | KOR: 546,378 JPN: 47,434 | KMCA: Platinum |
| Summer Beat! | Released: June 24, 2024 Labels: Pledis Format: CD, digital download, streaming | 1 | 2 | 2 | 49 | 22 | 14 | KOR: 624,981 JPN: 51,476 | KMCA: 2× Platinum |

### Single albums

List of single album, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures :
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications |
| Title | Details | KOR | JPN | Sales | Certifications |
| Last Bell | Released: November 25, 2024 Labels: Pledis Formats: CD, digital download, streaming | 1 | 1 | KOR: 536,287 JPN: 85,056 | KMCA: Platinum RIAJ: Gold |

### Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | JPN Hot | WW | Album |
| "Oh Mymy:7s" | 2024 | — | — | — | Sparkling Blue |
| "Plot Twist" (첫 만남은 계획대로 되지 않아) | 2024 | 2 | — | 123 | Sparkling Blue |
| "Hey! Hey!" | 2024 | 125 | — | — | Summer Beat |
| "If I'm S, Can You Be My N?" (내가 S면 넌 나의 N이 되어줘) | 2024 | 24 | — | — | Summer Beat |
| "Uptown Girl" | 2024 | — | — | — | Non-album single |
| "Last Festival" (마지막 축제) | 2024 | 133 | 7 | — | Last Bell |
| "—" 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 |
| Title | Year | KOR Down. | Album |
| "Unplugged Boy" | 2024 | 23 | Sparkling Blue |
| "First Hooky" | 2024 | 25 | Sparkling Blue |
| "BFF" | 2024 | 24 | Sparkling Blue |
| "You+Me=7942" (너+나=7942) | 2024 | 25 | Summer Beat |
| "Double Take" | 2024 | 31 | Summer Beat |
| "Keep On" (내가 태양이라면) | 2024 | 22 | Summer Beat |
| "Fire Confetti" | 2024 | 30 | Summer Beat |
| "Highlight" (너의 이름) | 2024 | 15 | Last Bell |
| "Comma," (점 대신 쉼표를 그려) | 2024 | 20 | Last Bell |

## Videography
### Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released, and name of the director(s) :
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
| "Oh Mymy:7s" | 2024 | Kim Woo-gie |
| "Plot Twist" | 2024 | Oh Ji-won |
| "BFF" | 2024 | Guzza (Kudo) |
| "hey! hey!" | 2024 | Kim Woo-gie |
| "If I'm S, Can You Be My N?" | 2024 | Seong Wonmo (Digipedi) |
| "Last Festival" | 2024 | Han Sungsoo |

## Concerts
### Fanmeeting

* TWS 1ST Fanmeeting <42:Club> (2025)

## 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 |
| Asia Artist Awards | 2024 | Rookie of the Year – Music | TWS | Won |
| Asia Star Entertainer Awards | 2024 | Best New Artist | TWS | Won |
| D Awards | 2025 | Rookie of the Year (Daesang) | TWS | Won |
| D Awards | 2025 | Delights Blue Label | TWS | Won |
| D Awards | 2025 | Dreams Silver Label | TWS | Won |
| D Awards | 2025 | Best Popularity Award – Boy Group | TWS | Nominated |
| Golden Disc Awards | 2025 | Best Digital Song (Bonsang) | "Plot Twist" | Won |
| Golden Disc Awards | 2025 | Rookie Artist of the Year | TWS | Won |
| Golden Disc Awards | 2025 | Song of the Year (Daesang) | "Plot Twist" | Nominated |
| Golden Disc Awards | 2025 | Most Popular Artist – Male | TWS | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Artist of the Year (Bonsang) | TWS | Won |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Rookie of the Year – Male | TWS | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Global Artist – Africa | TWS | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Global Artist – Asia | TWS | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Global Artist – Europe | TWS | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Global Artist – North America | TWS | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Global Artist – Oceania | TWS | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Global Artist – South America | TWS | Nominated |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | WhosFandom Award – Male | TWS | Nominated |
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2025 | Best New Artist (K-pop) | TWS | Nominated |
| Korean Music Awards | 2025 | Rookie of the Year | TWS | Nominated |
| Korean Music Awards | 2025 | Best K-pop Song | "Plot Twist" | Nominated |
| MAMA Awards | 2024 | Best New Male Artist | TWS | Won |
| MAMA Awards | 2024 | Best Male Dance Performance | "Plot Twist" | Won |
| MAMA Awards | 2024 | Fans' Choice Male Top 10 | TWS | Nominated |
| Melon Music Awards | 2024 | Best New Artist | TWS | Won |
| Melon Music Awards | 2024 | Top 10 Artist | TWS | Won |
| Melon Music Awards | 2024 | Best Male Group | TWS | Nominated |
| Melon Music Awards | 2024 | Kakao Bank Favorite Star Award | TWS | Nominated |
| Melon Music Awards | 2024 | Song of the Year | "Plot Twist" | Nominated |