TWS (
/tuː-ʌs/;
Korean: 투어스;
RR: Tueoseu; stylized as TWS:) is a South Korean
boy band formed in 2024, consisting of six members: Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon and Kyungmin. Formed and managed by
Pledis Entertainment, the group labels its music as "boyhood pop", which depicts the daily lives of boys. The group debuted 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 plan 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][3] 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.[4] 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.[5]
2024: Debut with Sparkling Blue
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,[6][7] following the release of the
single "Oh MyMy:7s" from the album.[8][9] 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".[10] Just twenty-three days after debut, they took their first music show win on Show Champion.[11]
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".[7][6]
Endorsements
On January 19, 2024, TWS even before debut were selected as the models for
Lotte Chilsung Beverage's Milkis.[12] On February 1, 2024, TWS were named as endorsers for
Shinsegae Duty Free through their "Play with Us" campaign.[13] On March 19, 2024, TWS were announced as the new models for Kangol, a British heritage global brand.[14]
^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. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via
Naver.
^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 News.
Archived from the original on February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024 – via
Naver.
^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. Retrieved March 19, 2024 – via
Naver.
^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. Retrieved March 19, 2024 – via
Naver.
^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. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via
Naver.
^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. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
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