TWS Tops Oricon Charts with Japanese Debut Single 'Nice to See You Again'

TWS has made a spectacular entry into the Japanese music scene, debuting at the top of the Oricon charts.

According to the latest chart released by Oricon on July 2, TWS's first Japanese single 'Nice to See You Again' (original title はじめまして/하지메마시테) sold 119,617 copies on its release day, securing the number one spot on the 'Daily Single Ranking.'

On the same day, TWS held their debut showcase in Tokyo, Japan, marking the start of their official activities. At the showcase, they performed the title track 'Nice to See You Again,' along with 'BLOOM (feat. Ayumu Imazu)' and the Japanese version of their Korean debut song 'plot twist -Japanese ver.-,' showcasing all the tracks from their debut single.



The performance of the refreshing title track 'Nice to See You Again' was met with enthusiastic cheers from fans. The six members charmingly conveyed the excitement and slight awkwardness of meeting again after a long time, as suggested by the title. The choreography, reminiscent of a summer night festival, featured hand gestures like bursting fireworks and releasing wish lanterns.

TWS expressed their thoughts in Japanese, saying, "Our debut in Japan is a new starting point for us. We are so happy to share this moment with you. We want to share TWS's charm with many people and create precious memories with 42 (our fandom name)."

The showcase was attended by over 750 fans who won pre-event lotteries, as well as numerous media outlets and broadcasters. Local media expressed surprise at the members' natural Japanese pronunciation, highlighting the high level of interest in the group.

Meanwhile, TWS is set to perform 'Nice to See You Again' on Nihon TV's variety show 'Dayday.' today (July 3) and on the summer special music program 'THE MUSIC DAY 2025' on July 5.

Photo = Pledis Entertainment

This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.

by Jang Inyoung