Meet TWS, the rising K-pop boy group whose debut song became a streaming sensation in South Korea - CNA Lifestyle
Ahead of TWS’ first-ever concert in Singapore on Oct 10, the sextet spoke with CNA Lifestyle about their hopes for their maiden show here.
K-pop boy group TWS. (Photo: Pledis Entertainment)
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Hazeeq Sukri 24 Sep 2026 07:33AM Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST In January 2024, K-pop boy group TWS (pronounced “two us”) made their debut under the label Pledis Entertainment with the extended play Sparkling Blue. By the end of 2024, the album’s single, Plot Twist, became the most-streamed song on South Korea’s Melon chart for the year – a remarkable feat for a rookie group.
Two years on, TWS – which comprises members Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon and Kyungmin – continues to make waves in South Korea, consistently releasing crowd-pleasing hits such as Overdrive and You, You.
TWS, whose name is an abbreviation for Twenty Four Seven With Us, have since carved a niche for themselves with their self-coined boyhood pop genre in which the group delves into everyday life and challenges through bright and sentimental music.
After making their mark in South Korea, TWS is following in the footsteps of labelmates Seventeen and other senior groups under South Korean entertainment giant Hybe as they set their sights on the global stage.
The group’s ongoing 24/7: For: You tour marks the first time they’re performing in Singapore and Thailand. Ahead of TWS’ maiden show at Arena @ Expo on Oct 10, CNA Lifestyle spoke with the group about their success and the advice they’ve received from their seniors.
What do you think sets TWS apart from other groups?
Shinyu: I think TWS’ real strength lies in how we honestly capture the emotions and moments of where we are right now, expressing them as “boyhood pop” within our youthful evolution. I believe our biggest charm is that we try to naturally share every step of our growth, rather than presenting a neatly finished story.
Jihoon: I think what sets TWS’ music apart most is how we tailor our sound to tell our honest stories in their truest form. Because our music is a direct reflection of who we are and where we stand today, I feel it’s really special that a single song can share not just TWS’ story, but also the natural energy we carry.
What was it like watching Plot Twist grow from a song you had recorded into such a major hit?
Kyungmin: Honestly, it still feels a bit surreal. Receiving so much love for a debut track is never easy, so I feel immensely proud and overwhelmed with a level of happiness that almost feels like more than we deserve. Even casual listeners who are discovering TWS for the first time often know Plot Twist, which constantly reminds me of just how far that song has reached and how much love it’s received.
