9 hours Ago By N/A (Jonathan Hicap)
K-pop boy band TWS sold nearly 457,000 copies of their third mini-album “Try With Us” on the first day of release. Based on Korea’s Hanteo Chart data, “Try With Us” garnered sales of 456,557 copies on the first day of release on April 21 to take first place on the daily physical album chart. On the second day, the album sold 12,393 for a two-day total of 468,950 copies.
Their previous album “Summer Beat!” sold 513,892 copies in the first week of release. TWS debuted under Pledis Entertainment in January last year and the group’s members are Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, and Kyungmin. Their name, TWS (pronounced “Two-Us”), is an abbreviation of “Twenty Four Seven With Us” to symbolize their unwavering commitment to being with their listeners around the clock.
TWS performing during their media showcase for the album "Try With Us" on April 21 (Pledis Entertainment) During their media showcase for the new album on April 21, Jihoon said one of the goals of their new album is “we want to help you relive those moments of youth.” “So that is our goal of this album and goal of our music and I think that characteristics set us apart when it comes to refreshing vibe,” he said. Shinyu said, “The strength of TWS, I would say, we are colors.
These watercolors, if you drop one watercolor, it actually seeps in. So it's just like that, a color. A bit of color TWS actually seeps into the things that are near to us.
So I would say the strength of TWS is that we have that seeping character, seeping charm.” TWS' Jihoon (Pledis Entertainment) TWS' Shinyu (Pledis Entertainment) Jihoon said, “To add to that, I think we're also like watercolor. Not just music-wise but human wise as well.
On stage we want to show the best version of us. And we want to console 42 (Sai), [their fans], when they are sad and when they're alone. We want to give them laughs and cheers.
” “And, you know, watercolors exist in different forms and they're different colors. It's very versatile. So I think that is why TWS is similar to watercolors.
That is our strength and actually a goal at the same time,” he added. “Try With Us” came after their phenomenal debut last year in which they swept streaming charts and rookie awards. The new album encapsulates TWS’ journey of fearless adventure, as they “try new things they’ve never done before,” on the brink of their twenties.
Once nervous and uncertain—as portrayed in their debut lead single “plot twist”—they now begin to navigate through their transition from boyhood to young adulthood, evolving into dauntless youth. Sonically, the six-track album reaffirms their self-defined genre, “Boyhood Pop,” weaving uplifting melodies with the boys’ refreshing vocals and lively performances throughout. TWS' Youngjae (Pledis Entertainment) TWS' Hanjin (Pledis Entertainment) TWS' Kyungmin (Pledis Entertainment) TWS' Dohoon (Pledis Entertainment) “Countdown!,” the main track of the album, provides a bold message to “embrace the moments that make your heart race and chase them without hesitation.
” While it reflects the emotions and experiences of turning twenty, the song resonates across all generations, evoking a shared sense of empathy. Its fresh pop sound is instantly addictive, while dynamic drums, sophisticated synthesizers and energetic guitar strings add unexpected twists to the listening experience. The music video for the main track captures the beautiful moments of youth through a tender, loving perspective.
Opening with Dohoon’s question, “What do you think being an adult will be like?,” the video follows TWS as they step into their 20s, diving headfirst into all kinds of thrilling “first moments”—their first drive, first trip, and first time living alone. “Try With Us” is now available on all streaming platforms worldwide ..
