TWS Dominates Charts with 'play hard', Securing Top Spots on Oricon and Billboard Japan

K-Pop sensation TWS (투어스) is making waves both domestically and internationally, with their latest mini-album 'play hard' climbing high on music charts.

According to Japan's Oricon chart on November 5th, TWS's 4th mini-album 'play hard' sold 139,025 copies, securing the 3rd position on the latest 'Weekly Album Ranking' (dated November 10th, tracking period October 27th - November 2nd). This figure significantly surpasses the first-week sales of their previous album, the 3rd mini-album 'TRY WITH US', in Japan, demonstrating TWS's remarkable growth.

Previously, 'play hard' claimed the top spot on the Oricon 'Daily Album Ranking' on its release day in Japan (October 30th) and recaptured the number one position on the chart dated November 3rd, continuing their momentum. The album also ranked 3rd on Billboard Japan's 'Top Album Sales' (tracking period October 27th - November 2nd), testifying to their strong local popularity.

The digital single's upward trend is even more striking. The title track 'OVERDRIVE' entered Melon's daily chart on October 27th and gradually climbed the ranks, making its debut at 92nd on the latest weekly chart (dated November 3rd, tracking period October 27th - November 2nd). Despite concluding their official promotions after SBS's 'Inkigayo' on November 2nd, the song is setting new daily peak rankings, signaling a potential viral resurgence.

At the heart of this success lies the 'Aantal Challenge'. With its easy and cute choreography, the challenge has garnered widespread attention, attracting not only singers but also actors, athletes, and the general public. Fueled by the challenge's popularity, 'OVERDRIVE' previously hit number 1 on Instagram's 'Reels Trending Audio' chart and continues to maintain a high position on TikTok Music's 'Top 50' chart.

TWS is set to take the global stage next, with appearances scheduled at the '2025 MAMA AWARDS' in Hong Kong on November 28th-29th. They will also perform at Japan's prominent year-end festival, 'COUNTDOWN JAPAN 25/26', on December 27th, meeting with local fans.

Korean netizens are expressing excitement over TWS's chart success, commenting, 'I knew they'd do well, but this is amazing!', 'The 'Aantal Challenge' is so addictive, I've been watching it on repeat!', and 'Can't wait to see them on future stages.'