TWS, 'SODA SODA' Korea's first release... Sweeping No.1 on Japan iTunes and Billboard

TWS (TWS Shinyu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Kyungmin) has prepared a special stage for fandom 42. According to Pledis Entertainment, TWS will showcase the Korean version of the title track ″SODA SODA″ from their second Japanese single for the first time on Mnet’s ″M Countdown″ on September 3. ″SODA SODA,″ released in Japan on the 4th, expresses overwhelming feelings toward someone through a city pop sound. The song ranked first on Japan iTunes and Apple Music’s ″Top Song″ dance category, as well as the AWA real-time rising chart. It also became the first K-pop song this year to top the Billboard Japan comprehensive song chart, ″Japan Hot 100.″ The challenge using the song’s key choreography attracted participation from local top stars and became a hot topic on social media. In Korea, ″SODA SODA″ also gained high popularity, entering Melon’s ″Hot 100,″ ranking high on YouTube’s trending music, and its music video reaching third place on YouTube’s ″Daily Popular Music Videos.″ TWS said, ″We are very honored to be able to show the Korean version stage of ’SODA SODA,’ which many 42s have loved. Since this is a surprise gift prepared for 42, we hope you enjoy it together. Please look forward to another charm of ’SODA SODA.’″ Meanwhile, TWS continues active promotions in Japan following the release of ″SODA SODA.″ From the 28th to the 30th, they will meet Japanese fans in Fukuoka, from September 4 to 6 in Hyogo, and on the 12th and 13th in Kanagawa through the ″2026 TWS TOUR ’24/7:FOR:YOU’ IN JAPAN.″