TWS is making waves in Korea and Japan and is now catching the attention of the US, raising excitement about their potential to become a global sensation.

From July 26 to 28, TWS (Shin Yoo, Do Hoon, Young Jae, Han Jin, Ji Hoon, and Kyung Min) will attend KCON LA 2024 in Los Angeles, marking their first interaction with American fans. This year's KCON LA 2024 will be broadcast live across the US on the CW Network, a first for a K-pop festival on American TV. TWS is set to make a big impact on the global stage through this event.

TWS's American debut performance will be on July 27 at KCON LA 2024’s 'M Countdown' at the Crypto.com Arena, where they'll cover BTS’s Jungkook's solo track '3D.' On July 28, they'll perform at the KCON Stage at the LA Convention Center and Gilbert Linde Plaza, and also join a Meet & Greet with fans.

Their agency, Pledis Entertainment, reports that TWS has received many offers from top American broadcasters and festivals. Their busy schedule hints at even more exciting activities ahead.

Following KCON LA 2024, TWS will perform on 'iHeartRadio LIVE with TWS' on July 30. This show has featured global stars like BTS’s Jungkook, making it a big opportunity for TWS as they enter the US music scene. They’ll discuss their mini-album 'SUMMER BEAT!' with host JoJo Wright and perform hits like 'First Meeting Doesn't Go as Planned' and 'If I’m S, You Be My N.' The show will be available on iHeartRadio and social media, with the full version airing on Meta Horizon, Oculus, and Meta Quest TV starting October 28.

Additionally, TWS will perform on the 'GRAMMY Museum's Global Spin Live series' at the Los Angeles Grammy Museum on August 1. The performance will be on the Ray Charles Terrace rooftop instead of the usual Clive Davis Theater. Tickets sold out quickly, reflecting TWS's strong local popularity.

TWS has proven themselves as rising stars both in Korea and internationally with their mini-album 'SUMMER BEAT!' The album topped the Hanteo and Oricon charts and reached 'half-million-seller' status, surpassing 1 million cumulative album sales within six months of debut. The title track 'If I’m S, You Be My N' won three awards on music shows (SBS MTV 'The Show,' MBC M 'Show! Champion,' KBS 2TV 'Music Bank').

International media and critics are also noticing TWS. 'If I’m S, You Be My N' was featured in FOX 13 Seattle’s 'Summer Soundtrack: 10 Must-Listen New K-Pop Songs,' and their debut song 'First Meeting Doesn't Go as Planned' was included in Billboard’s 'The 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024 (So Far): Critic’s Picks.'

The lasting success of 'First Meeting Doesn't Go as Planned' has driven TWS’s rapid growth. The song has stayed at the top of major domestic charts for over five months and has been a fixture on YouTube Music’s 'Weekly Popular Songs' for 25 weeks. It is the longest-running popular song on the chart this year.

TWS also topped the Circle Chart’s 2024 mid-year review in both digital and streaming categories. As they expand their global influence, TWS’s upcoming US activities are generating even more excitement.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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