TWS is finally making their Japanese debut.They have revealed their Japanese debut single concept along with their first official photos, solidifying their title as a “youth manga visual.”

On the 14th, Pledis Entertainment, the agency, released the official photos and illustration posters for Tours ‘(Shinyu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihun, Kyungmin)Japanese debut single’ Nice to see you again ‘(original title: はじめまして) through their official SNS.The official photos captured the members in their school uniforms naturally blending in with each other against the backdrop of a summer campus, reminiscent of a scene from a youth romance manga.

The first Japanese single’ Nice to see you again ‘will be officially released on July 2nd.It contains a total of 3 songs including Japanese original songs, and is full of Tours’ own refreshing mood containing special excitement in everyday life and the splendid atmosphere of summer.

In particular, this work is Tours ‘first Japanese album in just over a year since their debut in Korea, and is their official entry into the Japanese market.They have already rapidly expanded their fandom both domestically and internationally with their debut album’ Sparkling Blue ‘and its follow-up’ Plot Twist ‘, and they plan to further expand their global presence through this Japanese debut.


Tours will also be holding their first arena tour to coincide with their Japanese debut.They will kick off their’ 24/7: WITH : US ‘tour from June 20th to 22nd at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul, and from July, they will hold a total of 13 performances in six Japanese cities: Hiroshima, Aichi, Fukuoka, Miyagi, Osaka, and Kanagawa.

TWS has already received a hot response in Japan.Their third mini album’ TRY WITH US ‘has sold over 100,000 copies in Japan and received a’ Gold Disc ‘certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan, their second gold certification since their debut.

Also, the first fan meeting’ 42: CLUB ‘held in Tokyo last March recorded a super-fast sellout with an audience of about 30,000 people.The pop-up store also sold out within 20 minutes of opening, giving a glimpse of the local fandom’s enthusiasm.

Tours is a member of Pledis Entertainment, a subsidiary of Hybe, and is also receiving attention as a ‘junior group’ to Seventeen.They are a team that has a balanced mix of performance, storytelling, and worldview, and are quickly rising as a ‘representative 5th generation boy group.’


Reporter Jang Eun- eunj@donga.com

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