TWS (TourS) is officially a force to be reckoned with in the global music scene! The rising idol group has just earned their first-ever Gold Disc certification from the Japan Record Association, and it’s a major achievement.

On January 15, the Japan Record Association confirmed that TWS's first single Last Bell has shipped over 100,000 units as of December 2024, officially giving the group their "Gold" certification. This is a huge deal since the Gold Disc is awarded when albums reach 100,000 shipments, with higher certifications like Platinum and Double Platinum for even more sales.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that Last Bell is a Korean album, and it earned this recognition even before TWS made their official debut in Japan. This speaks volumes about the strong interest from local fans and shows just how much global potential TWS has!

Released in November 2024, Last Bell took Japan by storm, topping the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking and Weekly Combined Single Ranking as of December 16. TWS also made waves by appearing on major year-end Japanese music festivals like the 2024 FNS Music Festival and Best Hit Kayosai 2024—solidifying their growing popularity in Japan.

Since their debut in January 2024, TWS has quickly gained attention for their unique sound and amazing talent, becoming one of the hottest rookie groups in K-pop. They’ve already snagged 13 major music award wins, including 7 New Artist awards, making them the top debut artist of the year!

On top of that, TWS’s debut track "First Meeting Didn’t Go As Planned" made a historic mark by topping Melon’s 2024 Year-End Chart. This is the first time in 14 years that a debut song has reached this milestone! The song also landed in the top 3 of both the 2024 Year-End Digital Chart and Streaming Chart published by Circle Chart, proving that TWS is here to stay.

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It’s official—Good Partner is getting a second season!

On April 3, 2025, SBS confirmed the exciting news that Good Partner will return for Season 2.

However, fans will have to wait a little longer for more details as the production is still in its early stages.

SBS revealed, “While the production for Season 2 has been confirmed, the broadcast schedule, filming dates, and cast have not been finalized. We are still in discussions.”

Good Partner originally aired last September, and it quickly became a fan favorite. The drama follows Cha Eun Kyung (played by Jang Na Ra), a seasoned divorce lawyer, and rookie lawyer Han Yoo Ri (played by Nam Ji Hyun), who is new to handling divorce cases.

The series was a hit, with a peak viewership rating of 17.7% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide households).

Both Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun were praised for their performances, with Jang Na Ra receiving her first acting award after 23 years in the industry at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, and Nam Ji Hyun taking home the Best Acting Award.

Now, with the news of Good Partner Season 2, fans are eagerly wondering if the original cast will return. Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun reprise their roles, or will new faces join the team? Lee Jong Suk, a close friend and fellow actor of Jang Na Ra, has expressed his excitement for the continuation of the series and fully supports his friend's success.

As discussions continue, fans are keeping their fingers crossed for the return of their favorite characters.

Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated season.

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