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TWICE 14th Mini Album "Strategy"
TWICE 14th Mini Album "Strategy"
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Concept TWICE-TRATEGY STEP 1: Group - Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
Concept TWICE-TRATEGY STEP 2: Group
Concept TWICE-TRATEGY STEP 3: Group - OT9 - Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
Concept TWICE-TRATEGY STEP 4: Group - Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
All previews are available for the 4 different packaging versions (so far):
- "First Steps version" (name not official) the most usual albums packaging including 3 differents versions and colors, named as "Step 1" - "Step 2" - "Step 3" with the usual photocards and merch + ornaments. Note; all 3 versions have different dimensions.
- "Step 4 version" including CD type packaging with 9 different covers (probably one version per member)
- "Highlight version" including 1 diary type book and letters merch + polaroid
- "Vinyl version" including 2 versions: "Peppermint Vinyl" version exclusive on Target & "Sugar Frost Vinyl" version exlusive on Twice Store
Concept Video 1: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
UPDATE
Concept Video 2: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
Concept Video 3: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
9WICE's Selfie STRATEGY: NaJeong - SaJi - Hearts - Flowers - Fun
JYPE revealed the Album Sneak Peek with a snippet of all the 7 songs on the album. ONCEs tried to find which lips from the "Kiss My Troubles Away" frame paired with the members, you can check one that seems correct, hopefully we will have confirmation from the girls themselves at the premiere event!
Because of the season of the album release, the track "Magical" get more exposure with it's own snippet as the winter song of the album ! Selfies from when they were shooting the different concept were shared on the official account, check them above!
After the Premiere Event as special first sepecial announcement, the second special announcement list future dates to add to your calendar like the special MV release ! Check them out:
Special M/V Release on 9th December, 0AM KST/10AM ET
Public Fan Signing Event @ Starfield Hanam Cantral Altrium on 15th December, 6PM KST
Stationhead Listening Parties from 6th to 12th December
On the start of the comeback week, the Strategy (feat. Megan Thee Stallion) MV Teaser 1 & Teaser 2 have been posted ! The first teaser was also posted on Megan Thee Stallion's Instagram! With video & photo promotion of the girls to remind ONCE to pre-order ! To get the album you can check the link below "Strategy" Promotion article with the Reddit mega-Thread with all the main shops in most of the world ! You can also pre-save the album on your favorite music streaming platform! Also, a smaller box of the three Step versions was revealed "Platform_Nemo ver.".
During the album promotion, Jihyo said in the Halmyungsoo show (link in article below) that Strategy was originally a b-side track, the members liked it so much they chose it as the title track. Saying that most of b-side tracks are decided by TWICE within a selection made by the A&R team (What is an A&R Team ?).
For those in South Korea or visiting soon, reservations are open for a pop-up store in Seoul, open from the 4th-12th December.
"Strategy" Promotion
Promotion Guide"Strategy" Promotion
TWICE in LA (new content in purple)
TWICE in LA (new content in purple)
Amazon Music Live in LA
TWICE performed on Amazon Music Live in LA, being the first k-pop act to appear on the concert series! They performed a set of their popular hits for a wild crowd of local fans. The members showed a spoiler of the choreo for the snippet of 'Strategy' that has been released.
Amazon Music also did a Tiktok live backstage of the event
Fans have the chance to win exclusive signed merch.
Twitch streamer 'Extra Emily' was excited to have the chance to meet TWICE and streamed the moment for fans ahead of the performances
TWICE’s performance livestream had the most unique viewers across Prime Video and Twitch for any Amazon Music production!
More content: I GOT YOU performance clip - Amazon Music Live VOD (unofficial) (dl link) - Q&A - Where do you listen to your favorite TWICE song ? - Passing the phone - Amazon Music IG - Thursday Night Live preview segment - Press photos (group thread) & (members thread)
Interviews & LA Pop-up store
While the members were in LA, they filmed an interview with Access Hollywood where fans could be in the audience. Zach Sang also filmed an interview with TWICE. TWICE held a meet & greet at TWICE Square on Roblox where the members practised diving while meeting fans online.
A pop-up store opened up in LA (only on Sat 23rd & Sun 24th), the members promoted there with 'Strategy' merch, that Jihyo, Chaeyoung and Jeongyeon showcased. Fans received purchase benefit photocards with the Step 2 concept and TWICE visited the store ahead of opening where they left messages and signed items at the store such as polaroids.
Republic Records post of TWICE from the Amazon Music Live event and visiting the pop-up store.
Shan Rizwan - What are TWICE's favourite songs?
Jeongyeon saw the billboard on Sunset Boulevard. Have you seen the billboards in NYC?
Meta Loves Music Seoul
Jihyo, Mina and Dahyun visited the 'Meta Loves Music Seoul 2024' event in the ‘STRATEGY’-themed house where they made cakes.
SNS and Videos: Dahyun's IG stories - Jihyo's IG post - JiMiDa Strategy - Rolling Stone Korea - Elle Korea - merry.jp - Sandy Kristan Waluyo
Nayeon and Jihyo visited Park Myungsoo to promote Strategy and eat some food.
Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Tzuyu visited Hyeri to promote Strategy and eat some food and drink.
"Running Man"
with Dahyun"Running Man"
Dahyun appeared on Running Man. Teaser clips (1) (2) were posted.
TWICE Twitter post - Dahyun's IG post - Photos (thread) - Download link (no subs)
"Amazing Saturday"
with Jihyo, Dahyun and Tzuyu"Amazing Saturday"
Jihyo, Dahyun and Tzuyu will appear on Amazing Saturday on 7th December, 7:30PM KST. Teaser clips (1) were posted.
"Strategy" releases on Friday 6th December, 2PM KST / 0AM ET !
"Strategy" releases on Friday 6th December, 2PM KST / 0AM ET !
SUPPLEMENT
SUPPLEMENT
Sana x 25ans x Graff
Sana x 25ans x Graff
Sana's cover for 25ans January 2025 issue has been revealed, she wears a big pink poofy dress while stunning in Graff's Butterfly collection. In new photos and promo video, Sana is seen wearing more jewelry by Graff while showcasing different looks. Check out Sana's 25ans (25 questions with Sana) interview, out now! Following the release, 25ans shared a short Instagram reel of Sana's interview.
Sana also appeared in a mini interview video on Graff's Instagram and a promotional video on Elle Japan for their last digital cover of the year. A special page featuring her wearing Graff's popular jewelry collection and a behind-the-scenes video from the campaign shoot will be released.
Jeongyeon - 감별사 (Inspector) Concert
Jeongyeon - 감별사 (Inspector) Concert
UPDATE
The Inspector concert was on 1st December with Jeongyeon as MC!
Summary of some of the events that happened:
Jeongyeon and Hanhae performed the rap song they wrote for Inspector
Kwon Eunbi performed. There was a talking segment where too where Jeongyeon revealed that Eunbi only invited Jihyo to her movie premiere, Eunbi made a promise to make it up to Jeongyeon
Chungha also performed. She asked Jeongyeon to dance to the snippet of Strategy!
Fencer Kim Junho appeared as a surprise guest and presented Jeongyeon with a cake and award
Jeongyeon and audience members tried the tried the wine that she made for John Park
Tzuyu and Seungyeon made surprise appearances in the audience to support Jeongyeon! Though Tzuyu refused to get on stage
There were lots of lovely fan interactions too as fans were asked to share their wishes
A fan prepared a project for the concert
SNS: Twicetagram story - Jeongyeon IG story - Tzuyu's IG story - Jeongyeon's IG - TWICE Twitter/X - Jeongyeon's IG post (1)
YT Fancams: Studio Parn - 정연의법칙 - Nob Studio
UPDATE
In the 20th episode of Inspector, Jeongyeon finally met with her older sister Sengyeon on the show!
Jeongyeon's photos with Seungyeon and their puppy.
Inspector Season 1 will end after episode 20, with Season 2 starting in the first half of 2025.
All donated items are available for entering the draw on G-market (KR residents only).
Nayeon x Y Magazine
Nayeon x Y Magazine
Nayeon will be featured in Y Magazine's upcoming vol 16 Nov/Dec issue. Nayeon did a video greeting for Y Magazine.
Sana x Ralph Lauren
Sana x Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren announced Sana as their new Japan brand ambassador! Sana attended an event held by Ralph Lauren in Japan where she did mini-interviews and posed for photos.
UPDATE
Following the news of becoming the new brand ambassador, WWDJapan released an article on Sana and shared new photos and a new promotional video of Sana showcasing Ralph Lauren's 2024 holiday collection.
Tzuyu x Harper's Bazaar Japan
Tzuyu x Harper's Bazaar Japan
Fashion film movie, short video & HD photos has been released, for the magazine has been posted.
UPDATE
Tzuyu video greeting
Other:
Chaeyoung x Cipicipi photo & Chaeyoung's Cipicipi popup event limited frame
Momo's Tasaki IG post
Momo x Ginza & MiuMiu
Momo x Wonjungyo visual making Q&A. Wonjungyo Holiday campaign event
Dahyun x A'pieu
Sana's IG post with YSL beauty
Sana's birthday event by Missha, have a chance to win Sana's signed photocards
TWICE x Family Mart signed poaroid, tasty doughnuts & more new merchandise, now available
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS
NHK Music Special
NHK Music Special
NHK showcased TWICE on a 45 minute music special, they uncovered TWICE's past, present, and future through rare footage and interviews.
As well as behind the scenes clips from the Japan Ready to Be concerts, TWICE did an exclusive performance stage of DIVE!
Photo - Performance photos - Download link & Subtitle link - Photo
Photos: NaJeongMi - SaJiMi - DaChaeTzu
Video greetings: TWICE (1) (2) (3) - Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
DIVE shorts: NaSaJi - JeongChaeTzu - MoMiDa
It has been confirmed that TWICE will be at the 75th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen on 31st December to wrap up 2024!
MISAMO 2nd Mini Album「HAUTE COUTURE」(Last Bits)
MISAMO 2nd Mini Album「HAUTE COUTURE」(Last Bits)
Episode 2 (Sa) of MISAMO's documentary is has been released!
MISAMO appeared on NHK Newsroom for an interview (download link, no subs)
Haute Couture DVD Jacket-self Making Movie & Jacket Shoot Making Movie
Behind the scenes of MISAMO on Studio Choom & thread of photos
MISAMO has been announced in the lineup for Music Station's Super LIVE on 27th December, 5PM JST!
Live streaming has been announced for the additional Dome tour concert on 16th January 2025! Video messages from MISAMO on Lemino & Live Viewing Japan
Momo's last IG post from Haute Couture era
Public random dance play of New Look
Check out: prev article, all streaming links & unofficial "Haute Couture" YouTube playlist
Dahyun x YES24
Dahyun x YES24
Dahyun partnered with Yes24 to share some of her favorite's books she's been reading lately.
In a special video, titled "Read with Me", Dahyun shares that she wants to write her own book one day and hopes it would inspire those who wants to be a singer or an actor.
Check out the full article, where she talks more about her books and shares new pictorials.
Nayeon x Moana 2
Nayeon x Moana 2
Disney Korea released the Beyond Music Video of Nayeon singing the South Korean/pop version for the Moana 2 OST. The song is available to stream on Spotify as well as other streaming platforms. All links in the music video description.
Content: Photos 1 - Photos 2 - Video interview - Character selfie video - MV highlight - Moana acrostic - MV behind video - About Moana 2UPDATE
Nayeon attended the premiere of MOANA 2 In Seoul Korea where she posed for photos. Nayeon pics from the day on her story.
Disney Korea posted Nayeon's 1M view celebration video and a 4-cut photo of Naeyeon doing Moana poses.
Other News Tidbits of Interest:
Other News Tidbits of Interest:
Thread of Kakaotalk message gift cards
Even more Lovelys merch! Available from 6th December. Preview of the Fluffy Sitting Plush, Charm Mascots, BIG Lovelys (in Japan)
Photoism frames with JYPBT (Basketball Tournament), available 7th & 8th December (in South Korea)
JYP Japan pop-up store is open until 19th January 2025, merch is available to buy online too. Check out TWICE's 'Ski Bar' concept photo & 4-cut photo frames.
Tower Records is hosting a TWICE themed cafe event from 24th December 24, 2024 to 26th January 2025 (in Japan)
TWICEs Pinterest Holiday gift guide
Vote and Awards
Vote and Awards
For the South Korean First Brand awards, Nayeon has been nominated for FEMALE SOLO SINGER TO LEAD 2025 & Jihyo has been nominated for FEMALE WEB ENTERTAINMENT MC TO LEAD 2025
What To Watch
What To Watch
Jihyo - 세입자 (Tenants) Season 2
Jihyo - 세입자 (Tenants) Season 2
Behind clip from episode 10!
Episode 11 at JusBe, a modern Buddhist temple/guesthouse in Seoul!
Jihyo's photos with the monks and a staff member.
UPDATE
Tenants will now air on Fridays!
The next episode will be on 6th December, 6PM KST!
Nayeon -트릭KODE (Trick Kode)
Nayeon -트릭KODE (Trick Kode)
New photos and dance challenge of Nayeon with Kai
UPDATE
KODE posted the teaser clip of the 6th episode of Trick Kode. The next guest is Jeongyeon!
Check out the new episode of KODE with guest Jeongyeon, out now!
Have a chance to win Nayeon & Jeongyeon's signed polaroids!
Jeongyeon talked a little bit about appearing on the show.
The next episode will be on 23rd December, 6:30PM KST!
Team's recommendation of the week
Team's recommendation of the week
sards (:
Workdol season 3 let's go!
dejah
irene <3
Yash
Crank that soulja boyy
Huggeholm
Masterpiece of a series
XrypticPyro
svn
Thanks To
Yash, dejah, Pyro, Hugge and sards for gathering the information and helping write articles of this week’s news!
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