TWS has made a resounding entrance into the music scene, swiftly claiming the number one position on the album chart and fulfilling the high expectations as ‘the most eagerly awaited artists of the year.’
According to Hanteo Chart, a reputable source for album sales statistics, TWS’s debut mini-album ‘Sparkling Blue’ achieved remarkable success by selling an impressive 206,240 copies on its release day alone. The album not only dominated as the ‘daily best-selling physical album’ as of January 22 KST but also solidified the group’s standing in the industry.
TWS success is not confined to album sales; their music has created ripples across various music charts. Within just one hour of its release, ‘Sparkling Blue’ saw every track from the album enter Melon’s ‘Hot 100’ chart, a significant achievement on a major domestic music platform. The album’s title track, “Plot Twist,” quickly climbed to the 26th position on the chart, maintaining its strong standing as of 10 a.m. on January 23 KST.
The group’s exceptional momentum extends globally, evident in their performance on overseas charts. As of January 22, ‘Sparkling Blue’ secured a place on iTunes’ ‘Top Album’ chart in 11 different countries and regions. Notably, the album claimed the top spot in Thailand and India, while also making waves in Japan, the UK, Italy, the Netherlands, Mexico, and Turkey.
Furthermore, the title track, “Plot Twist,” charted on iTunes’ ‘Top Song’ chart in six countries and regions, with the song “Unplugged Boy” leaving its mark on the same chart in three countries and regions.