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TWICE 5th Japan Album 'DIVE'
Previously
TWICE will release their 5th Japan album 'DIVE' on 17th July 2024, it is scheduled to include 10 songs.
Pre-orders are open, with the limited 777 box sets selling out straight away.
A new visualizer for DIVE has been released, signaling the start of promotions ahead of the RTB Special concerts in Japan in July.
The short ver. of the title track 'DIVE' was posted alongside the tracklist.
More group concept photos were revealed which make up the album jacket design, check out the album preview and information video to find out what's included in each version, the website tells you more about Japan store POBs.
An opening trailer has been revealed ahead of the music video release on 10th July 2024. Solo MV teasers as well as another group 'Beauty ver' teaser were posted. The b-side 'Inside of Me' is a song that will be tied to the new LUX campaign.
Concept photos #1: Group - Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
Concept photos #2: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
Concept photos Mirror ver: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
Solo M/V teasers: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
A Dance ver M/V teaser was released ahead of the DIVE Music Video. The rest of the album is set to be released on Wednesday 17th July, the spoiler video showcases the snippets of the new tracks! TWICE will perform two songs 'DIVE' and 'Here I am' on Music Station on Friday 19th July from 6:30pm JST!
Shorts: DIVE M/V Behind Part 1 - Part 2
DIVE DANCE: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
LIVE Ver: Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
Behind the scene shot #1: NaJeongMo - SaJiMi - DaChaeTzu
UPDATE:
The full album was released on music platforms! Jacket shooting & Member jacket shooting making movies were posted.
Behind the scene shot #2: NaJeongMoSaiDa - JiMiDaChaeTzu
Album scans: njmsjmdct2 - ONCE Japan version & jy_pikachu Limited B & Member versions
TWICE on Music Station
TWICE performed on Music Station for the first time in 2 years; they performed DIVE and Here I Am.
Official: Video message - MStation video greeting - MStation photo - MStation photo - TWICE photo
SNS: Jeongyeon - Jihyo - Tzuyu - Mina - Mina - Tzuyu - Jeongyeon
DIVE Black & White Ver. Shorts: NaJeongTzu - MoSaiDa - JiMiChae
Here I Am Shorts: NaJeongTzu - MoSaiDa - JiMiChae
ONCE JAPAN: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
SUPPLEMENT
Twice Ready To Be Special Japan
Osaka
TWICE were back at Osaka's Yanmar Stadium this weekend for the start of the final leg of the Ready To Be World Tour!
They surprised ONCE with a change up in the setlist. A special photo was shared ahead of the concert and there were also some special wallpapers (thread) released at the venue. An On tour setlist playlist (different to the actual setlist) has been made to hype ONCE up.
Osaka: Day 1 photos & message - D1 Press Photos - Day 2 photos & message
SNS: Jeongyeon - Chaeyoung (1) (2) (3) - Nayeon - Momo (1) (2) - Mina (w/ friend) (1) (2) (3) - Tzuyu (1) (2) - Jihyo -
ONCE Japan Day 1: Video - Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo
ONCE Japan Day 2: Video - OT9 - Jihyo - Mina - MoChae (1)
Misc: Lovelys were having a great time at the concerts. Fans shared contents of the new VIP package and venue photocards for the attendees. A fan shared fancams from the the 2nd day of the concerts.
Tokyo
The next concerts were held in Tokyo. There were difficulties for the first day of concerts due to rain, resulting in delays and the concert having to finish before the encore section. Members expressed gratitude to fans and said the concert was memorable while hoping fans stayed safe and healthy. The members went live on Instagram (dl) after the day 2 concert.
Tokyo: Special photo - Day 1 photos & message - Day 2 photos & message - What's up ONCE?
SNS: Nayeon (1) (2) - Jeongyeon (1) - Momo (1) - Sana - Jihyo (1) - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung (1) - Tzuyu
ONCE Japan Day 1: Video - NaTzu - Dahyun - Chaeyoung
ONCE Japan Day 2: Video - SaiDa - Sana - Tzuyu - OT9 - Lovelys (1)
Answering DIVE questions from ONCE: NaJiMiTzu - JeongMoSaiDaChae
DIVE Dance w/ Lovelys: NaJiDaTzu & JeongMoSaMiChae
Misc: Nako (former Iz*one) went to the concerts.
Final concerts
27th & 28th - Yokohama Nissan Stadium
Jeongyeon Youtube Channel - 감별사 (Inspector)
UPDATE:
Ep. 01 "Inspector" released of Jeongyeon and singer/actor Kim Jaejoong on 20th July. In this episode, Jeongyeon and Jaejoong searched different rooms and gathered items to inspect them at Jaejoong's company. Jeongyeon mentions for those who donated their treasured items, they will receive badges.
The next episode will be on 24th of July, 2pm KST, with guest star Onew from Shinee.
Momo x GQ Korea
Momo talks about her experience with dancing and how she'd never imagines life without dancing. "I've never imagined life without dancing." Check out Momo's Endless Movement article/interview out now. B-cut photos will be released soon, don't miss it!
Momo posted some behind the scenes photos from the shoot on her Instagram.
Tzuyu x Ponds x Harper's BAZAAR Indonesia
Tzuyu is featured on the digital cover of Harper's BAZAAR Indonesia as the brand ambassador of POND'S Bright Miracle. Harper's BAZAAR shared clips, some photos and a behind the scenes video of Tzuyu on set of the shoot onto their official YouTube and Instagram Story. Check out Twinkling Tzuyu's full interview here.
Chaeyoung x Esquire
In addition to the pre-orders ending, Esquire announced they will be releasing some extra photos as it was the final day for pre-orders.
Esquire couldn't help but share two new pictorial cut photos of Chaeyoung for her ONCE More photobook from the shoot. Pre-orders ended on the 17th, get your copies here. "There are so many cuts i want to show off to the world, so I decided to release additional pictorial cuts" -Esquire.
Other:
Sana's Instagram post with YSL Beauty
Sana x Missha photocard event
Dahyun's Instagram post with LUX
MiSaMo 1st anniversary ad from google in Shin-Yokohama Station
MISCELLANEOUS
Other News Tidbits of Interest:
Twice will perform during the football match between K League and Tottenham Hotspur during the "2024 Coupang Play Series" on July 31st, 8PM KST
JYPE posted "Pop", "ABCD" Nayeon's performance and "Magic" with KOFL's Julie at the 2024 Waterbomb festival (see below just before What To Watch section)
Jeongyeon's sister Gong Seungyeon talks about how it feels comforting to have her on her side and about how Jeongyeon is more focused on her activities with TWICE rather than thinking about acting
Superstar JYPNation "I Got You" version 2 song & package update
'With YOU-th' has landed at the 9th spot for best-selling albums in the U.S.
What To Watch
Time To Twice: Tdoong Workshop
UPDATE:
TWICE has released their second episode of Tdoong Workshop. Stay up to date with Twice's TTT previous episodes out now!
teaser - Ep 01 - Ep.02
Thanks To
dejah, pyro and sards for gathering the information and helping write articles of this week’s news!
See you next week !