TWS has made a strong debut in Japan, topping the Oricon Daily Singles Chart with their first-ever single!

According to Oricon's latest chart, released on December 4 (for December 3), TWS’s debut single Last Bell sold an impressive 62,477 copies on its first day, immediately securing the No. 1 spot on the Daily Single Ranking.

This is TWS’s second consecutive release to debut at No. 1 on the Oricon chart. Their mini album SUMMER BEAT! and their debut album Sparkling Blue both also topped the daily rankings, showing just how popular the group has become in Japan.

Even before their official debut in Japan, TWS was already making waves. They performed on major Japanese music programs like Best Hit Kayosai 2024 last month on Yomiuri TV and Nihon TV. On December 4, they also appeared on Fuji TV’s 2024 FNS Kayosai.

During their performance on FNS Kayosai, TWS wowed fans in school uniform outfits, delivering a perfectly synchronized dance to their debut track Our First Meeting Didn't Go as Planned. Their youthful energy and strong visuals left a lasting impression on the audience.

Since returning with Last Bell on November 25, TWS has been earning praise and winning new artist awards at major music ceremonies. With their title track The Last Festival, they are quickly becoming one of the most exciting rookie groups of 2024!

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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