The rookie group TWS has proven their rising popularity and achieved remarkable success in Japan with their mini album 'TRY WITH US'.
According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) on May 13th, TWS’s (Shin Yu, Do Hoon, Young Jae, Han Jin, Ji Hoon, Kyung Min) mini album 'TRY WITH US' has been certified Gold, exceeding 100,000 units in cumulative shipments as of April, the album’s release month. The RIAJ certifies albums based on cumulative shipments each month, awarding Gold (100,000 units), Platinum (250,000 units), and Double Platinum (500,000 units) certifications.
With this achievement, TWS now holds two RIAJ Gold-certified albums, following their debut single 'Last Bell'. This success is particularly significant as it comes ahead of their official Japanese debut this summer, further raising expectations for their future activities.
'TRY WITH US' captures the story of youth bravely challenging new experiences. TWS has garnered significant domestic and international attention with the title track 'Would You Run?', showcasing the bright and energetic vibe of their twenties.
The album ranked 2nd on Oricon’s ‘Weekly Album Ranking’ and ‘Weekly Combined Album Ranking’ (dated May 5th) and 5th on Billboard Japan’s ‘Hot Albums’ chart (dated April 30th). Domestically, TWS swept all music show trophies, achieving a total of 6 wins and becoming the first 5th-generation boy group to achieve a music show grand slam.
Meanwhile, TWS will release their Japanese debut single 'Nice to see you again (はじめまして/Hajimemashite)' on July 2nd and begin their full-scale activities in Japan. 'Nice to see you again' is a song that captures the special excitement of everyday life, like a sparkling summer memory, and showcases the refreshing charm of the six members. The single will include a total of three tracks, including an original Japanese song.
Written by Mun Wan SikTranslated by Lee So Yun