ONCE UPON A NEWS
Ed.258 - Covering 240903 to 240910
ONCE UPON A NEWS
Ed.258 - Covering 240903 to 240910
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Before the release, the second teaser was posted and the last bits of promotion - with a screenshot Tzuyu game, video message and 3D album preview videos of all the versions (Run/Fly - Heaven - Digipack - Platform Nemo) - were posted. On Thursday, Tzuyu held a press release for abouTzu. She spoke about preparing for the solo, wanting to "show what she's got." She said the members supported her a lot by sending a coffee/snack trucks and even visiting the film set. Tzuyu mentioned that it wasn't easy at first to write lyrics in Korean (for Fly) but she hopes it can provide comfort to a lot of people.
On Friday the music video of Run Away and the album "abouTzu" were released on various platforms! Tzuyu went to Music Bank for her debut stage. Nayeon and Dahyun attended the recording, they both filmed the dance challenge with Tzuyu and Dahyun posted some behind the scenes photos. The cheering guide for Run Away was posted so ONCE can learn it for the shows.
Tzuyu had a 2wice Date livestream with Chaeyoung to talk about the album. They unboxed albums together. She mentioned all the support she had from the members, telling stories like when they visited the set (Nayeon & Momo) and Jeongyeon dancing/singing Run Away constantly when they had group schedules.
TWICE members cheered on that special day for Tzuyu through their Instagram, Tzuyu also received support from other artists & friends.
Jihyo attended Music Core on Saturday and hugged Tzuyu after her stage with Tzuyu's mom. Fans were given special t-shirts to wear to the recording and Tzuyu held a mini fanmeet after the recording, appearing with a coffee truck for ONCE. Jihyo watched from the side in a car. Since Day6 and Nmixx are also promoting their releases, they all took 'JYP Nation' photos together. The choreo video of Run Away was released.
While on Sunday, Chaeyoung came to the recording for Inkigayo to cheer with ONCE. Chaeyoung posted on Instagram.
Tzuyu posted on Instagram with behind the scenes photos from shooting. There will be a few fansigns, video call events and a popup store is open with different merch.
JYPE released the Jacket Shooting Behind of Tzuyu album alongside her own little reality show "All abouTZU" starting with episode 0 as an introduction of the show with Tzuyu meeting with some of the JYPE/Div3 team to talk about the concept and activities of the next episodes. There will be 3 episodes out on consecutive days with the first on September 16th at 1PM KST.
Not only Twice members went to show support in music shows as Tzuyu's good friend and former kpop idol Elkie also came to cheer on her on MBC Show Music Core and posted backstage pictures with her on Instagram with Tzuyu's family and friends.
Tzuyu's posted many backstage photos after the first week of music show promotion ended!
On Tuesday a surprised special live clip was released for ONCE with Tzuyu performing a medley of 3 songs in the album: "Heartbreak In Heaven", "Lazy Baby" and "Fly!"
Other tidbits:
Nmixx mentioned Jihyo bought them bingsu during her visit to Tzuyu
Fan's discovered the MV's male actor, Taylor's, IG (in replies)
Tzuyu's Cosmo Girl Challenge with Cosmopolitan Korea (photoshoot incoming?)
Momo's sister Hana did the dance challenge on IG and Tzuyu replied in comments
You can find everything from the promotion and upcoming schedule under the "abouTzu" Promotion section below !
Here you will find all of the content that Tzuyu appeared and participated during their cycle promotion for abouTzu. You will find collapsible groups for the past schedules, with updates on them like new photos, Instagram posts and the videos/update on English subs! While you will be able to check upcoming schedules.
Music Shows
You can find here the guide to music shows criteria, the schedule of those and way to vote. (Good infographic from TXT fans)
240906 KBS Music Bank
Video: Interview - Run Away [Stage - K-Choreo 8K - FaceCam - Stage w/subs]
SNS/Shorts: Message - Run Away w/ Dahyun - Run Away w/ Nayeon & Dahyun - Dadada w/ LSFM Eunchae - w/ Day6 YoungK - w/ LSFM Eunchae - Tzuyu IG
240907 MBC Show Music Core
Video: Interview (unofficial VOD) - Run Away [Stage - FullCam - Vert. FanCam - Close-Up Cam]
SNS: Message - Run Away w/ Elkie - Good So Bad w/ ZB1 Zhanghao - Twicetagram IG - JYP Nation - Tzuyu's friend's (choharoro) IG - Tzuyu's cousin's (judy890205) IG - w/ Jihyo [1, 2] - Elkie IG - Family & Friends IG
240908 SBS Inkigayo
Video: Interview (unofficial clip) - Run Away [Stage - FullCam - Vert. FanCam - FaceCam]
SNS: Message - Chaeyoung IG (1) - Tzuyu's first week message
Photo: Backstage - Sbsnoriter (thread)
Schedule
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Press conference: iMBC (full post) - TopStar
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Stationhead Listening Party 1: Video message - Recording
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Idol Human Theatre: My Little Day teaser - My Little Day VOD
Stationhead Listening Party 2: Announcement (photo) - Recording
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Stationhead Listening Party 3: Recording - Photo
Studio Choom: Teaser - 'Run Away' (4K) | Studio Choom Original - Colorpicked short
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KBS "Lee Eunji's Gayo Plaza", 12PM KST - Announcement
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Kim Shin Young "Noon Song of Hope", 12PM KST - Schedule
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MusicKorea Fan call/sign: Event details & application
240915
JYPshop Fan call/sign: Event details & application
Articles & Interviews
Rolling Stone - 'Tzuyu is Ready for Her Solo Moment'
Hollywood Reporter - 'Twice’s Tzuyu on Her Passion for Releasing a Solo Album and Her Advice to Aspiring K-Pop Idols' (photos)
USA Today - 'Tzuyu of TWICE on her debut solo album: 'I wanted to showcase my bold side' (photos)
Media & Playlists
Spotify: Video message - Idol Lounge - Satang Mix - New Music K-pop & K-Pop Fresh - ad
Flo: Dance with Flo - Video message
Apple Music: Photo - Kpop World - Run Away in Spatial Audio
Other playlists: YouTube Music Released - Amazon Music Fresh K-POP - Pandora Music New K-Pop
Other photos/videos: Melon Exclusive Photos - Hit! Brazil Video Message - Amazon Music JP
Promotional Events
Withmuu Lucky Draw & Pop Up Store: [Offline] until 13th September, Mon-Fri 11AM-10PM, Sat-Sun 10:30AM-10PM, Hongdae AK PLAZA 2F. The disposable cameras have already sold out.
SNS
Instagram: Tzuyu - Chaeyoung - Twicetagram - choharoro - Tzuyu - judy890205 - Tzuyu - Tzuyu - Elkie
Twitter: Tzuyu - Tzuyu - Tzuyu - Tzuyu - Tzuyu
Shorts/reels: Demure & classy Tzuyu - Try to catch Tzuyu - Are you ready? (w/ dancers) - w/ Nmixx Kyujin Easy ver / Challenge - ChaengTzu - Run Away with Cinderella (w/ dancers) - Tzuyu's Gallery - NaTzu - Gorgeous TZU - Casually vibing - Devilish Tzuyu - w/ Rain - MV Outfit DC [1, 2, 3]
Where to buy?
Check the r/Twice mega-thread with comprehensive list of links for your country.
3D album previews: Run/Fly - Heaven - Digipack - Platform Nemo
Album pre-order links: TWICE Store signed (sold out) - Barnes & Noble - Target - Walmart - JYPSHOP - MUSICPLANT - Music Korea - Blue Dream Media - YES24 - SOUNDWAVE - WITHMUU & more
Vinyl: Target - TWICE Store & EU
Digipacks (Walmart & TWICE Store) & Platform Nemo versions
Misc
abouTzu scans by njmsjmdct2
Translations of member's messages to Tzuyu (from album inclusion)
ONCE has received a message from Mina of MISAMO.
Something will be announced within 3 days, what could it be?
The official movie trailer for "You Are The Apple Of My Eye", starring Dahyun has been released. The members reposted the trailer with messages of love and support for Dahyun following the news.
Dahyun will be attending the 29th Busan International Film Festival. "You Are The Apple Of My Eye" will premiere at the Busan International Film Festival on October 2nd-11th.
Chaeyoung visited the Saint Laurent Seoul Flagship Store, she was seen walking around viewing the area and talking with other attendees at the store. Later, she shared photos from the event to her IG account.
SNS: Chaeyoung's IG Story (1) - (2) - (3), Chaeyoung's IG post, Yoon Jae-Nim's IG Story
Videos: Elle Japan - EyesMag - Numero TOKYO - Madame FIGARO Japan - Vogue Japan
UPDATE:
Jihyo will appear on POP Magazine Autumn/Winter 2024 issue with Ami's designer clothing as seen in the preview photos on their Instagram story post.
New promotional video with Sana shared on Instagram from the jewellery brand Graff and photos from their Japanese website.
Jihyo in new CF photos and videos for Milk Touch's All Day Skin Fit Pearl Glow Cushion and Tone On Shadow Palette.
Milktouch will be hosting a pop-up store in Tokyo for fans to win a chance for a signing session with Jihyo. The store will be held for a limited time. Dates are from 11th-17th September.
UPDATE:
Milktouch teases two new photos of Jihyo and releases more details regarding the pop-up store event coming soon.
Milktouch tweeted terms on lotteries for a signing session with Jihyo and various pop up stores.
Missha posted new promo videos and photos of Sana advertising their new items, Time Revolution Retinol & Vita C Plus. Missha shared a new video of Sana promoting the Time Revolution Retinol as well as posting a new IG Story of Sana.
UPDATE:
Missha posted two new promo videos of Sana promoting the Time Revolution Retinol products, the Retinol 500 Shot Ampoule & the Retinol Night Repair Retinol 500 Shot Cream. Sana reveals that her favorite item is the Retinol Night Repair Cream.
Elle Japan
Mina returns to the cover of Elle Japan in a solo appearance for their October 2024 issue! She sported several different styles and poses for the photoshoot including Boucheron jewelry; hinting at her upcoming ambassadorship announcement.
UPDATE:
Elle Japan launches a new promo video of Mina onto their official website. Later, they shared the video onto their Instagram account, along with Mina's mini promo Instagram reel.
Japan Ambassador
Mina has been appointed as the new ambassador for Boucheron Japan! Boucheron posted several images and videos about the appointment and updated their home page to include her.
Boucheron teased upcoming Mina content such as "Line Limited Special Movie" and the "Extreme Challenge" which showcases her unique style.
Mina was quoted and translated in regards to her ambassadorship: "I am honored to be appointed as an ambassador for Boucheron, a high jewelry house that combines tradition and innovation. I would like to use this wonderful opportunity to further improve myself and express Boucheron's unique identity."
Jihyo together in a group photo with designer Verdy, G-Dragon, ASTRO's Eunwoo and many more for Nike x Verdy special dinner. Eunbi also shared a smaller group photo with Jihyo including Minju and Leejung
Waterbomb Seoul behind the scenes clip with Nayeon
TWICE Lovely collection collaboration with GiGO including a nap cushion, new Lovely and a small Lovely backpack pouch
New trailer for JYP's 30 year anniversary special on KBS
Jeongyeon doing volunteer work on Jeju Island at a dog shelter together with Lee Hyori
Nmixx's Bae and Haewon dancing to 'Scientist'
In the 8th episode of Inspector, Jeongyeon visited her rich friend Jihyo's apartment. Jihyo prepared a lot of items but added some more to the list when they went deeper into her stuff including some very expensive items. Jeongyeon made Jihyo some melong bingsu and played a balance game.
All items became available to buy on G-market (KR residents only)
Jeongyeon's photo with Jihyo and some more photos at Kangnam's cafe.
Jeongyeon posted on Instagram with a Silver YouTube button since the Inspector channel has reached 100K subscribers!
The next episode will be on 14th September, 2pm KST, with Han from Stray Kids!
Thanks To
dejah, pyro and sards for gathering the information and helping write articles of this week’s news!
Disclaimer
The previous content is self-made/fanmade. It's mostly a compilation of news, article, tweets, translation found on the netword and self-written articles using those sources.
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