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TWS

TWS is a South Korean boy band formed and managed by Pledis Entertainment.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

TWS is a South Korean boy band formed and managed by Pledis Entertainment. The six-member group debuted on January 22, 2024, with the EP *Sparkling Blue* and describes its music as “boyhood pop.” Their name is an abbreviation of “Twenty Four Seven With Us” and is pronounced “Two-Us.”

History

TWS was introduced by Pledis Entertainment and debuted on January 22, 2024. It was presented as the company’s first new boy band since Seventeen.

Name and concept

The name TWS is an abbreviation of “Twenty Four Seven With Us” and is pronounced “Two-Us.” The group describes its concept as “boyhood pop,” centered on the everyday lives and feelings of boys.

Members

TWS consists of six members: Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, and Kyungmin.

Discography

The group’s debut release was the EP *Sparkling Blue*, issued at the time of its official debut in January 2024.

Key facts

  • TWS is a six-member South Korean boy band under Pledis Entertainment.
  • The group debuted in January 2024 with the EP *Sparkling Blue*.
  • TWS is pronounced “Two-Us” and stands for “Twenty Four Seven With Us.”
  • The group labels its music as “boyhood pop.”
  • Its members are Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, and Kyungmin.
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Canadian context

TWS has a Canadian connection through its international K-pop distribution and promotion ecosystem, including Interscope as a label partner for global activities.

Frequently asked questions

What does TWS stand for?
TWS stands for “Twenty Four Seven With Us.”
When did TWS debut?
TWS debuted on January 22, 2024.
How many members are in TWS?
TWS has six members.
What is TWS’s music style?
The group describes its style as “boyhood pop,” focusing on the lives of boys.
Who manages TWS?
TWS is formed and managed by Pledis Entertainment.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TWS_(group)
    Supports: Group name meaning, pronunciation, members, debut date, debut EP, origin, genre, years active, label.
  2. Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/kr/artist/tws/1721226191?l=en-GB
    Supports: Six members, Pledis Entertainment, debut timeframe, concept description, name meaning, fan name context, origin, genre.
  3. Kpopping — https://kpopping.com/profiles/group/TWS
    Supports: Debut date, debut release, pre-debut single, group name meaning.