TWS announced through their official social media at midnight on the 1st that their debut single 'はじめまして (Nice to meet you)' will be released on July 2nd. The unveiled single logo, aligning with the album's title meaning 'Nice to meet you,' promises a refreshing first encounter with fans in Japan.
The debut single will include a total of three tracks, featuring original Japanese songs. Pledis Entertainment stated, "The album is like a summer memory filled with the excitement and sparkle that everyone experiences at least once. It's a work where you can feel the special moments in everyday life, showcasing the refreshing and vibrant charm of TWS."
TWS's popularity in Japan is already noteworthy. Their first single 'Last Bell' surpassed 100,000 cumulative shipments in December 2024, the month of its release, earning a Gold certification from the Japan Record Association. Their third mini-album 'TRY WITH US,' released on the 21st of last month, ranked second in the latest weekly album ranking of Japan's Oricon (for the week of May 5, counting period April 21 to April 27).
Their ticket power in the local market is also significant. TWS's first fan meeting '2025 TWS 1ST FANMEETING <42:CLUB> IN JAPAN' held on March 15-16 at the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza Main Arena in Tokyo sold out all three performances. A total of 30,000 fans gathered, proving their popularity. The pop-up store opened to commemorate the fan meeting sold out all slots within 20 minutes of the reservation page opening, creating a huge buzz.
Meanwhile, TWS, currently promoting their mini-album 'TRY WITH US,' continues to ride high on their unique refreshing sound. Their title track 'Countdown!' has won first place on SBS M, SBS funE 'The Show,' and MBC M, MBC every1 'Show! Champion,' achieving a double crown in music broadcasts.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)