TWS (boy band)
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| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2024–present |
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| Website | Official website |
TWS (/tuː-ʌs/; Korean: 투어스; RR: Tueoseu; stylized as TWS:) 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 are set to debut on January 22, 2024, with the extended play (EP) Sparkling Blue.
History
Formation and pre-debut activities
On November 7, 2023, Pledis Entertainment announced their plans to launch a new boy band in the first quarter of 2024.[1] 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.[2] On December 21, 2023, the group's name, TWS, was revealed, with the agency explaining 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.[3] On January 3, 2024, watch company TWMStrap accused the group of plagiarizing the company's logo, announcing their intentions to file a legal complaint against the agency.[4]
2024: Debut with Sparkling Blue
TWS is set to release their debut extended play Sparkling Blue on January 22, 2024.[5] Producer and Pledis Entertainment CEO Han Sung-soo spearheaded the production for the EP.[6] In the run-up to the EP's release, the sextet released the pre-release single "Oh MyMy:7s".[7][8]
Public image
Pledis Entertainment introduced TWS as a "next-generation" group with the target of establishing a new genre termed as "Boyhood pop", which "captures the daily stories of boys".[6][5]
Members
- Shinyu (신유)
- Dohoon (도훈)
- Youngjae (영재)
- Hanjin (한진)
- Jihoon (지훈)
- Kyungmin (경민)
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR | |||
| Sparkling Blue |
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TBA | |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| KOR | |||
| "Oh MyMy:7s" | 2024 | — | Sparkling Blue |
| "Plot Twist" (첫 만남은 계획대로 되지 않아) | TBA |
Videography
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Prologue Oh Mymy : 7s" | 2024 | Kim Woo-gie | [9] |
References
- ^ Chin, Carmen (November 8, 2023). "SEVENTEEN's agency Pledis Entertainment to debut new boyband in 2024". NME. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Saxena, Saumya (January 3, 2024). "TWZ countdown to debut in prologue video Oh Mymy : 7s introducing members of PLEDIS Ent's newest hexad; WATCH". PINKVILLA. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Hicap, Jonathan (December 21, 2023). "HYBE, Pledis Entertainment reveal name of new boy band debuting after Seventeen". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on December 25, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Ji-hye (January 3, 2024). "New boy band TWS under fire for allegedly plagiarizing watch logo". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Kim, Ji-hye (December 27, 2023). "Pledis Entertainment's new boy band TWS to debut with EP in January". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Pyo, Kyung-min (December 28, 2023). "Boy group TWS aims to repeat Seventeen's success under Pledis management". koreatimes. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Chin, Carmen (January 3, 2024). "Pledis Entertainment introduces new boyband TWS with 'OH MYMY : 7S'". NME. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Yoo, Hong (December 27, 2023). "New boy band TWS to debut Jan. 22". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ TWS (투어스) Prologue 'Oh Mymy : 7s' (in Korean). Pledis Entertainment. January 2, 2024 – via YouTube.
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