The group TWS (TWS) is showing strong comeback momentum as it climbs the top ranks of domestic and international charts.
On the 5th, according to Japan's Oricon, TWS's fourth mini album "play hard" sold 139,025 copies and ranked third on the latest "weekly album ranking" (Nov. 10 issue / tracking period Oct. 27–Nov. 2). It far exceeded the first-week cumulative sales in Japan of the previous mini album, "TRY WITH US" (about 87,000 copies). Earlier, "play hard" topped the "daily album ranking" on its first day of release in Japan (Oct. 30) and reclaimed the No. 1 spot again on the chart dated the 3rd, maintaining its momentum.
The album also proved its strong local popularity by ranking third on Billboard Japan's "Top Album Sales" (tracking period Oct. 27–Nov. 2).
The rise in digital performance is even more pronounced. The title track "OVERDRIVE" entered Melon's daily chart on Oct. 27 and gradually climbed the ranks, making its first appearance on the latest weekly chart (Nov. 3 issue / tracking period Oct. 27–Nov. 2) at No. 92. Despite concluding official promotions on SBS's "Inkigayo" on the 2nd, it has continued to set new personal bests day after day, kicking off a reverse-run surge in popularity.
At the center of this strong performance is the "angtal challenge." Because its choreography is easy and simple yet showcases cuteness, it has drawn wide participation from not only singers but also actors, athletes and the public, becoming a hot topic. Riding the challenge's momentum, "OVERDRIVE" rose to No. 1 early on Instagram's "Reels rising audio" chart and continues to hold a high position on TikTok Music's "Top 50" chart.
TWS's next destination is the global stage. They will perform at the "2025 MAMA AWARDS" held in Hong Kong on Nov. 28–29. On Dec. 27, they will take the stage at Japan's year-end flagship festival "COUNTDOWN JAPAN 25/26" to meet local fans.
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