The first single of the group TWS (Tours) has risen to the top of the Oricon chart.

According to the latest chart (dated December 3) released by Japan‘s Oricon on the 4th, TWS’s (Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Kyungmin) first single ‘Last Bell’ sold 62,477 copies on the first day of its release in Japan, going straight to the top of the ‘Daily Single Ranking’.

With this, TWS has topped the Oricon chart for the second consecutive day of release, following their second mini album ‘SUMMER BEAT!’, and all of their albums up to their debut album ‘Sparkling Blue’ have enjoyed the joy of topping the daily rankings.

Even before their official Japanese debut, TWS has been featured on popular local year-end music special programs and has proved their special interest in the local community. Following their appearance on the Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV ‘Best Hit Song Festival 2024’ on the 14th of last month, TWS appeared on the Fuji TV ‘2024 FNS Song Festival’ on the 4th.

The members who appeared in refreshing school uniforms at the ‘2024 FNS Song Festival’ performed a synchronized ‘sword-sharp’ group dance to their debut song ‘First Meeting Didn‘t Go According to Plan’. They impressed local fans by livening up the atmosphere with their lively energy contrasting with their fresh visuals.

Viewers who watched the broadcast said, “They have the freshest and best dancing skills in the world”, “It was a wonderful performance. We will support TWS’s activities“, ”They were really cute“, etc., and they showered them with favorable reviews.

Meanwhile, TWS, who made a comeback with their first single ‘Last Bell’ on the 25th of last month, showed their presence by sweeping the rookie awards at major domestic music award ceremonies while promoting their title song ‘Last Festival’.

Photo = Pledis Entertainment

Lee Seul-bi, Donga.com reporter misty82@donga.com