PLEDIS Entertainment has finally unveiled the first set of details of SEVENTEEN’s brother group and we can hardly wait for their debut. The entertainment label released a teaser video of the group’s motion logo and disclosed its name to global audiences.
The group is called TWS (투어스) which is pronounced in a similar way as “To Us” and stands for “Twenty Four Seven With Us”. Read ahead to find out more details about the group including its rumored members.
All rumored TWS members
If you have been a K-pop boy group fan in the past few years then you will find the rumored members of TWS very familiar. There are reports that PLEDIS Entertainment has been working with the group for quite some time. It is their third group following NU’EST (who debuted in 2012) and SEVENTEEN (who debuted in 2015).
[RUMOR] Alleged names and ages of the upcoming Pledis boy group (L->R)!
2003- Shin Junghwan (신정환)
2005- Kim Dohoon (김도훈), Choi Youngjae (최영재)
2006- Han Jihoon (한지훈), Hanzhen (韩振/한진)
2007- Lee Kyungmin (이경민)#PLEDIS #플레디스 pic.twitter.com/KPH9WWQiiF— Pledis Trainees (플레디스) (@pledis_trainees) November 24, 2023
Additionally, some K-pop sherlocks have caught the alleged members filming something in Belgium and recognized them as former contestants of a popular survival show. If the rumors are true then the group will include I-LAND’s Daniel Kim (2006) and Boys Planet’s Lee Daeul (2004).
The group is also rumored to include Trainee A’s members JJ (2006) and Han Jihoon (2006). Other rumored members include Lee Kyungmin (2007), Hanzhen (2006), Choi Youngjae (2005), Kim Dohoon (2005), and Shin Junghwan (2003).
As per the rumors most of the members appear to be 2006-liner, making them 17 and 18-year-olds during their debut. This average age is relatively higher than other new-gen groups.
More information related to TWS
As per the fans, who are avidly awaiting the debut of the new boy group, the members were formerly called the Pledis Boyz. They also briefly made appearances at SEVENTEEN‘s fan meeting when Hoshi encouraged them to dance to BSS’ Fighting.
The first glimpse we had of TWS was at Seventeens fanmeeting earlier this year! What if we get them in HYBE-BSS next year! #TWS #247withUs #Pledis #투어스 https://t.co/Oih27ctCIB
— Pledis Trainees (플레디스) (@pledis_trainees) December 20, 2023
The Korean News outlets have further confirmed that the group will debut in January 2024. Their first album is described as a “fresh breeze” showcasing the unique charms of each member. The emoji-fied logo also suggests youthful vibes from the group.
CEO Han Sung Soo, who recently won the ‘Best Producer’ award at MMA 2023 was in charge of the debut album production. Music group Prismfilter, who has previously worked with Baekho on What Are We, SVT’ Dino’s Wait, and BOYNEXTDOOR‘s Fadeaway are also suspected to have worked with TWS on their debut album.
Previously, Bumzu (another Prismfilter CEO and Pledis artist) was seen having a folder on his labtop called "Pledis Boyz" last year! #PLEDIS #플레디스#TWS #투어스 #247WithUs https://t.co/2b3ttPlXof
— Pledis Trainees (플레디스) (@pledis_trainees) December 20, 2023
Additionally, HYBE Label’s producer Bumzu had a folder named ‘Pledis Boyz’ on his computer which makes people believe that he will also have some input in the upcoming album. With this star lineup of talented trainees, and respected producers fans can hardly wait for the debut of TWS.
Luckily, we won’t have to wait long as Pledis new boy group will debut next month. Until then fans can enjoy learning and figuring out about the group’s members and concepts as PLEDIS Entertainment unveils more details in upcoming days.
