Group TWS's debut song 'First Meeting Didn't Go as Planned' has surpassed 200 million streams on YouTube Music.
According to their agency, Pledis Entertainment, the title track from TWS's first mini album 'Sparkling Blue' recently exceeded 200 million cumulative streams on YouTube Music.
TWS is the only fifth-generation K-pop boy group to achieve 200 million streams on this platform. The song doubled its streaming count from 100 million, which it reached in the same month last year.
Released on January 22, 2024, 'First Meeting Didn't Go as Planned' has continued to perform well on both domestic and international music platforms. It became TWS's first song to reach over 100 million streams on Spotify, surpassing 115.73 million streams as of July 12.
The song has also maintained a steady presence on domestic music charts. Upon its release, it entered major daily charts such as Melon, Genie Music, and Bugs, and has remained on those charts since.
'First Meeting Didn't Go as Planned' captures the excitement and uncertainty of a first encounter, expressed through TWS's unique fresh and vibrant sensibility. Its bright and upbeat melody, along with easy-to-follow choreography, has resonated with listeners, showcasing TWS's boyhood pop style.
The song topped the Melon annual chart in 2024 and was recognized by Billboard and NME as one of the 'Best K-Pop Songs of 2024.' Billboard described it as the song that made TWS the top rookie of 2024.
Meanwhile, TWS is currently on their first Asia tour '24/7: FOR: YOU.' Their concert at the KSPO DOME in Seoul last month attracted around 18,000 fans and sold out. Their recent performance in Macau also sold out.
TWS is set to release their second Japanese single 'SODA SODA' on August 4. Following that, they will continue their tour starting in Fukuoka from August 28 to 30, with additional performances planned in Hyogo, Kanagawa, Macau, Bangkok, Singapore, and Kaohsiung.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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