TWS Continues to Shine in Both Korea and Japan

Group TWS is demonstrating remarkable growth in both the Korean and Japanese music markets.

According to their agency, Pledis Entertainment, TWS’s (Shinyu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, and Kyungmin) 3rd mini album, 'TRY WITH US,' recorded approximately 87,000 sales on Japan’s Oricon chart, landing them at No. 2 on the latest weekly album ranking (dated May 5th / aggregation period April 21st - April 27th). This achievement follows TWS’s recent success in topping the latest weekly album chart (4th week of April) on Korea’s Hanteo Chart, marking a significant accomplishment in Japan as well. Last year, TWS debuted at No. 1 on the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking (aggregation period December 2nd - December 8th, 2024) with their first single, 'Last Bell,' selling approximately 74,000 copies in its first week of release in Japan. This demonstrates the growing popularity of TWS, who are steadily expanding their fanbase with each release, even before officially debuting in Japan.

TWS made a comeback on the 21st and has been appearing on various web entertainment shows, showcasing their versatile talents and charms. The performance of their title track, 'Isn't It Cool to Follow Your Heart?' and the members’ skills have received particular attention.

Written by Mun Wan Sik

Translated by Lee So Yun