The group TWS has swept the major charts in Japan, boasting a rapid rise in popularity.
According to Oricon on the 10th, TWS (Shin Yu, Do Hoon, Young Jae, Han Jin, Ji Hoon, Kyung Min) achieved 1st place on the latest 'Weekly Combined Single Ranking' (as of July 14 / Aggregation period: June 30 to July 6) with their first Japanese single 'Nice to see you again' (original title: はじめまして/하じめ마시테). Consequently, TWS has claimed the combined chart following their 1st place in the 'Weekly Single Ranking' during the same period, achieving a double crown on the Oricon weekly charts.
The Oricon 'Weekly Single Combined Ranking' ranks songs based on points calculated from CD sales, digital downloads, and streaming counts. The weekly points for 'Nice to see you again' (154,763) exceed double the points (77,346) earned in the first week of release by the domestic single album 'Last Bell' released last year.
Oricon noted, "This is the highest figure among singles by foreign artists released in 2025." This piece had previously recorded the highest first-week sales among works by foreign artists released this year on the 'Weekly Single Ranking.'
TWS continued its unstoppable success on Billboard Japan. The single topped the latest 'Top Single Sales' (as of July 9/Aggregation period: June 30 to July 6), and the title track also reached the top of the comprehensive song chart 'Hot 100'.
'Nice to see you again' delivers a special thrill in everyday life, reminiscent of sparkling memories of summer days, showcasing the refreshing charm of the members, who have established themselves as 'youth icons'.
The title track is drawing attention for its performance expressing the excitement and slight shyness of meeting after a long time. The awkward yet cute highlight dance moves, like wiping hands on their pants and shyly greeting, harmonize with the youthful expressions of the members. The choreography, reminiscent of summer night festivals with gestures like exploding fireworks and sending off wish lanterns, is also impressive.
TWS is set to hold their first Japanese tour, spreading 'K-refreshing' energy. They will kick off their performances in Hiroshima on the 11th and will host a total of 13 events across 6 cities, including Aichi (13-15), Fukuoka (17-18), Miyagi (25-26), Osaka (28-30), and Kanagawa (August 9-10) for '2025 TWS TOUR '24/7:WITH:US' IN JAPAN.
[Photo] Provided by Pledis Entertainment.
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