The group TWS is strengthening its global activities by appearing on Japan's representative year-end music festival. According to HYBE Music Group label Pledis Entertainment on the 6th, TWS has been included in the lineup for Fuji TV's "2025 FNS Music Festival," which will be broadcast on December 3rd. The "FNS Music Festival" is a major year-end special program in Japan, loved by many viewers alongside the "Kohaku Uta Gassen." TWS has proven its high popularity in Japan by performing on this stage for two consecutive years.

Last year, TWS attracted great attention by performing their debut song "First Meeting Didn't Go as Planned" at the "2024 FNS Music Festival." The stage was noted for its perfect synchronization and fresh, youthful energy. This year, TWS is showing even more explosive growth, and there is keen interest in what kind of performance they will present on this year's year-end stage.

TWS's popularity in Japan continues to rise steadily. Their Japanese debut single released in July, "Nice to see you again (original title はじめまして/Hajimemashite)," surpassed 250,000 cumulative sales and received the Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan's Gold Disc. Additionally, "First Meeting Didn't Go as Planned" surpassed 50 million cumulative streams as of September, earning a Gold certification in the streaming category. This is the only achievement among K-pop boy groups that debuted after 2024, highlighting TWS's unique presence.

Their recently released 4th mini-album "play hard" also entered the top ranks on the latest Oricon Weekly Album Ranking and Billboard Japan's Top Album Sales, maintaining their momentum. TWS is receiving many love calls from large-scale festivals in Japan due to their vibrant energy and outstanding performances. In September, they appeared at Japan's largest music festival, "ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025," and they are scheduled to perform at the year-end representative festival "COUNTDOWN JAPAN 25/26" on December 27th.

TWS's growth contributes to the global spread of K-pop and further solidifies their position in the Japanese market. TWS plans to continue active activities, communicating with fans on various stages. TWS's activities in Japan are becoming an important milestone alongside the globalization of K-pop.