The group TWS (TWS) achieved an unprecedented career high by becoming a "million seller" and entering KSPO DOME, decorating the finale of their fifth mini album activities.
TWS (Shin Yu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Kyungmin) wrapped up music show promotions for the fifth mini album NO TRAGEDY and its title track "Following You (You, You)" successfully with their SBS "Inkigayo" stage on the 17th. On the 19th they surprised fans by releasing the music video for the album track "I'll become all of your possibilities," offering a sweet romantic fantasy that drew enthusiastic cheers from the global fandom 42 (Sai).
After finishing promotions, TWS conveyed heartfelt feelings through a Weverse Live, saying, "I was really happy during this promotion. Thank you and I love the 42 people who made this a fun time."
This fifth mini album was, for TWS, growth in full force. From the first day of release it easily surpassed the cumulative sales of the previous record, recording first-week sales of 1,112,770 to achieve their first "million seller" since debut. Their growth in the Japanese market is also remarkable. On Oricon's "weekly album ranking," they grabbed first place with sales of 220,000, a 58% increase compared with the previous release, and they swept to the top of Billboard Japan's "Top Album Sales," solidifying an unchallenged position as a major force.
TWS's distinctive genre, "boyhood pop," matured further with this album. Transforming from fresh boys into love-driven "youthful Romeos," they showcased refined house rhythms and a smooth groove through the title track "Following You (You, You)," which won two music show trophies.
TWS's "weight class" as they move beyond Korea to the global market is expected to grow even larger. TWS was invited in succession starting with Malaysia's "Asia Top Music Festival" on the 31st, followed by the 2026 Weverse Con Festival next month and a large-scale performance by popular Japanese band Mrs. GREEN APPLE. In August they are confirmed to appear at Japan's largest festival, SUMMER SONIC 2026.
In particular, on June 27–28 they will open their first Asia tour, "2026 TWS TOUR '24/7:FOR:YOU'," at Seoul KSPO DOME (formerly the Gymnastics Arena), called the "dream stage for idols." Starting in Seoul, the tour will extend to eight Asian cities including Fukuoka, Hyogo, Kanagawa, Macau, Bangkok, Singapore and Kaohsiung.
[Photo] PLEDIS Entertainment Co. (HYBE)
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