[Dispatch=Reporter Park Hye-jin] TWS proved its growth in Japan. The group went straight to No. 1 on the Oricon chart.

According to Oricon, TWS achieved 161,253 copies sold on the first day of release as of the 3rd with their second Japanese single "SODA SODA." The group recorded No. 1 on the Daily Single Ranking.

"SODA SODA" surpassed the first week sales (approximately 150,000 copies) of their Japanese debut single "はじめまして" released last year with first-day sales alone.

The title track "SODA SODA" entered Line Music's real-time "Song Top 100" in Japan. It recorded No. 12 on the "K-pop Top 100." TWS captured the local market with its signature freshness.

TWS will focus on local activities for the time being. On the 4th, the group held a new album release commemoration event at Diversité Tokyo Plaza and gathered approximately 10,000 fans.

On the 6th, TWS will appear on Fuji TV's music program "STAR." The group will take the stage at "Mezamashi Yodan Festival" on the 7th, and at Japan's largest music festival "Summer Sonic 2026" on the 14th and 16th.

The group continues its Asia tour "FOR:YOU." From the 28th to 30th heading to Fukuoka, from the 4th to 6th next month to Hyogo, and on the 12th and 13th to Kanagawa, TWS will meet 42.

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