The group TWS (Tourus) is set to solidify their status this fall with their new song ‘OVERDRIVE’.
TWS (Shin Yoo, Do Hoon, Young Jae, Han Jin, Ji Hoon, Kyung Min) revealed the tracklist for their mini album ‘play hard’ through their official SNS on the evening of the 4th.
According to the announcement, the new album includes the title track ‘OVERDRIVE’ and the pre-released song ‘Head Shoulders Knees Toes’ from the 22nd of last month, along with the tracks ‘HOT BLUE SHOES’, ‘Caffeine Rush’, ‘overthinking’, and ‘I’ll Be Tomorrow’, totaling 6 songs.
In this album, TWS has shown their growth by being credited for the first time. Notably, member Ji Hoon's name appears in the songwriting lineup for ‘OVERDRIVE’. This song depicts TWS's explosive emotions and heated feelings as they immerse themselves in what they love, and Ji Hoon's heartfelt lyrics are expected to add to the listening experience.
Additionally, member Do Hoon participated in writing the lyrics for the last track ‘I’ll Be Tomorrow’. He expressed TWS's sincerity towards their fandom, 42, by adding lyrics to this fan song. The thoughts and words of the members permeate throughout the new album, creating a more authentic work.
The pre-released song ‘Head Shoulders Knees Toes’ is gaining attention for its unrestrained energy that conveys a message from head to toe. Furthermore, the titles ‘HOT BLUE SHOES’, ‘Caffeine Rush’, and ‘overthinking’ raise expectations for the diverse stories that the new album will offer.
The album title ‘play hard’ signifies the meaning of throwing in all youth and passion and engaging with full effort. One can feel the intense energy of these individuals who have grown up from their youthful days. The six tracks shine a light on the members' sparkling sweat from various angles, capturing the heat of youth.
Meanwhile, TWS's mini album ‘play hard’ will be released on the 13th at 6 PM. The comeback promotions will continue even during the golden holiday. On the 8th, a highlight medley of the new album will be unveiled, followed by the teaser for the music video of ‘OVERDRIVE’ on the 10th and 11th.
Ahead of the album release, TWS is also actively engaging in external activities. On the 5th (local time), they will attend the Celine ETE (Été) 2026 collection show in Paris, France, as a complete group. On the 10th, they will perform during halftime at the ‘Hana Bank Invitation Friendly Match’ against Brazil at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu, Seoul.
[Son Jin-ah, MK Sports Reporter]
