TWS (/tuː-ʌs/;Korean: 투어스;RR: Tueoseu;MR: T'uŏsŭ; pronounced as "Two-Us"; an abbreviation forTwenty Four Seven With Us) is a South Koreanboy band formed and managed byPledis 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 theextended play (EP)Sparkling Blue.
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]
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 bySeventeen memberHoshi, 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]
Producer and Pledis Entertainment CEO Han Sung-soo spearheaded the production for TWS's debut EPSparkling 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" withSparkling Blue, the album was led by thesingle "Plot Twist", which discussed the "thrill of a first encounter".[12] Just twenty-three days after debut, they took their first music show win onShow 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 revealedSummer 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 firstsingle album and third release of 2024, was announced on November 4, with a teaser video uploaded to the band's officialYouTube channel. The project was released on November 25.[21][22]
In 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]
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]
On January 19, 2024, TWS before their official debut, were selected as the models forLotte Chilsung Beverage'sMilkis.[27] On February 1, TWS were named as endorsers forShinsegae 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 houseCeline 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]
^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. RetrievedFebruary 16, 2024 – viaNaver.
^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.Archived from the original on February 15, 2024. RetrievedFebruary 15, 2024 – viaNaver.
^Hwang, Hye-jin (May 3, 2024).'특급 신인' 투어스 돌아온다...플레디스 측 '6월 초 선공개"[공식] ['Excellent rookie' TWS returns...Pledis side "Pre-release in early June"[Official]] (in Korean). Newsen.Archived from the original on May 17, 2024. RetrievedMay 6, 2024 – viaNaver.
^Hong, Hye-min (November 4, 2024).투어스, 첫 싱글 '라스트 벨' 발매... 연타석 히트 이을까 [Tours, first single 'Last Bell' released... Will it continue the series of hits?].Hankook Ilbo (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. RetrievedNovember 4, 2024.
^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.Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. RetrievedMarch 19, 2024 – viaNaver.
^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. RetrievedMarch 19, 2024 – viaNaver.
^"Week 26 of 2024 Download Chart" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. June 23–29, 2024.Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. RetrievedJuly 4, 2024 – via Circle Chart.
^"Week 39 of 2025 Download Chart". Korea Music Content Association. September 21–27, 2025. RetrievedOctober 23, 2025 – via Circle Chart.
^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.Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. RetrievedMarch 5, 2024 – viaNaver.
^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. RetrievedApril 11, 2024.
^Hwang, Hye-jin (February 22, 2025).엔하이픈 '디 어워즈' 대상 포함 5관왕, 라이즈·제로베이스원 4관왕 [Enhypen received 5 trophies at 'D Awards' including the grand prize, Riize and Zerobaseone received 4 trophies].Newsen (in Korean). RetrievedFebruary 24, 2025.
^Jeong, Hyeon-tae (February 11, 2025).방탄소년단vs엔하이픈→르세라핌vs트리플에스...'디 어워즈' 베스트 인기 그룹은? [BTS vs Enhypen vs Le Sserafim vs TripleS].Single List (in Korean).Archived from the original on February 22, 2025. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2025.
^Park Jeong-seon (January 5, 2025)."[39회 골든] 초신성이 된 에스파, 음원 부문 대상 영예…축제 앞서 애도의 시간" [[39th Golden] aespa, who became a supernova, honored with the grand prize in the music category… Time of mourning before the festival].JTBC News.Archived from the original on January 5, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 5, 2025.
^Jang, Do-min (December 5, 2024).마이원픽, 골든디스크어워즈 인기상 2개 부문 뽑는다 [My One Pick, Golden Disc Awards Popularity Award 2 categories] (in Korean). News1.Archived from the original on December 5, 2024. RetrievedDecember 5, 2024 – viaNaver.
^#32주년한터뮤직어워즈2024 후보자 공개 🏆 올해의 아티스트 본상 [32nd Anniversary Hanteo Music Awards 2024 Nominees Announcement 🏆 Artist of the Year Main Prize].Hanteo Music Awards (in Korean). December 20, 2024.Archived from the original on December 20, 2024. RetrievedDecember 20, 2024.
^Lee, Jae-hoon (February 6, 2025).단편선 순간들·에스파, '한국대중음악상' 6·5개 부문 후보 [Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble and Aespa, 6·5 Nominations for the 'Korean Music Awards'] (in Korean).Newsis.Archived from the original on February 6, 2025. RetrievedFebruary 6, 2025 – viaNaver.
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