Group Profile
- Group Name: TWS (투어스)
- Debut: January 22, 2024
- Current state: Active
- Years Active: 2024–present (2 years)
- Entertainment Company: PLEDIS Entertainment
- Fandom: 42 (sa-i)
- Group Color: N/A
- Members: Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Kyungmin
- Oldest Member: Shinyu
- Youngest Member: Kyungmin
- Most Popular Member: Dohoon, Shinyu
- Notable Albums: Sparkling Blue, SUMMER BEAT!, TRY WITH US, play hard
- Country: South Korea
- Generation: 5th Generation K-pop group
- Leader: Shinyu
TWS is a South Korean boy group under Pledis Entertainment, active in music and performance. The group debuted on January 22, 2024, with their first mini-album, Sparkling Blue. TWS consists of six members: Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, and Kyungmin. Five members are South Korean, while Hanjin is Chinese.
Meaning of TWS
TWS stands for “Twenty Four Seven With Us.” The name is pronounced “Two-Us,” signifying continuous companionship between the group and their listeners. TWS aims to be a “friend” present in the fans’ daily lives, conveying positive and cheerful energy.
Fandom & lightstick
The official fandom name for TWS is 42 (pronounced sa-i in Korean). This name was announced on April 2, 2024, by Pledis Entertainment. The name “42” refers to fans who stay with TWS 24/7 and symbolizes the special relationship (sa-i) between the group and its fans.
The official TWS lightstick was released on January 8, 2025. The design features a rectangular, retractable shape with color-changing capabilities and includes a set of member image stickers. The design received varied reactions from fans, with some comparing its shape to an ice cream bar.
Popularity
TWS maintains a presence in the South Korean, Japanese, and broader Asian markets, and expanded into North America with their first visit to Los Angeles in October 2024. The group maintains high engagement levels on social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, with a rapid increase in followers and streams following their debut.
The primary audience is concentrated among teenagers and those in their early 20s. The track “If I’m S, Be My N” was included in the “Top 10 Summer Songs of the Year” on TikTok Korea in 2024. The “Angtal Challenge” choreography from the song “OVERDRIVE” became a viral trend on TikTok and social media in late 2025, involving singers, actors, and general users.
Awards
- In November 2024, TWS received “Best New Male Artist” and “Best Dance Performance Male Group” at the 2024 MAMA Awards held at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
- In 2024, the group received “Rookie of the Year” at the Asia Artist Awards (AAA).
- In 2024, the group received “The Best New Artist” (Rookie) at the Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA).
- In 2024, the group received “Next Leader” (Rookie), “Artist of the Year” (Bonsang), and “Today’s Choice” at The Fact Music Awards (TMA).
- On February 22, 2025, the group received “Rookie of the Year” and “Best Choreography” at the 2024 D-Awards.
- On December 6, 2025, TWS received “Best Musician” in the group category at the 10th Asia Artist Awards 2025, held at the Kaohsiung National Stadium. This marked the group’s second consecutive year winning at the AAA.
Musical style
TWS defines their musical genre as “boyhood pop,” focusing on depicting the daily lives and emotions of youth. Tracks revolve around themes of friendship, school-age sentiments, growth, and optimism, aligning with the members’ ages (16 to 20 at the time of debut). Musically, the group utilizes a melodic pop foundation with nostalgic tones, incorporating elements of rock, boom bap, funky beats, and jersey club beats across their albums.
The promotional imagery for TWS features a youthful and bright style, often set in outdoor and natural environments. Beginning with their fourth mini-album play hard (November 2025), the group expanded their sound toward a more dynamic direction, reflected in the track “OVERDRIVE” and its accompanying choreography. TWS debuted in the Japanese market on July 2, 2025, with their first Japanese single.
Trivia
Five members (Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, and Kyungmin) appeared at SEVENTEEN’s 2023 CARAT LAND fan meeting with their faces covered before their official debut, as revealed by Hoshi of SEVENTEEN. TWS was named “K-Pop Rookie of the Month” by Billboard in January 2025. The group is also the 2024 debut boy group with the most “Rookie of the Year” awards.