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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
Concept Video 1: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
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! 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.
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
The second special announcement list future dates that are still to come:
- Public Fan Signing Event @ Starfield Hanam Cantral Altrium on 15th December, 6PM KST
- Stationhead Listening Parties from 6th to 12th December
UPDATE
Pre-Release
Pre-Release
Before the release date of the album, Grammy listed "Strategy" in the 15 must-hear albums in December and TWICE took selfies with Target Exclusive versions. Then an unexpected and serious event in South Korea threw uncertainties upon the comeback schedule due to martial law declared by the SK President. It was quickly shut down as the parliement voted against it and the martial law was lifted but disruption of pop culture events could still be happening.
TWICE did a surprise livestream before the Premiere Event happening the day before the album release, showing more of Mina's blonde hair she did for ONCE and was hiding up until the last promotion schedule with Youngji. TWICE talked about the album in the Premiere Event and did live unboxing of the album versions. In the end they did a surpise pre-release with them performing the Christmas b-side track of the album "Magical".
New videos preview of the album were posted with Step 1/2/3 - Step 4 - Highlight - Platform_Nemo versions.
Release
Release
The album is released ! With the "Strategy (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)" MV having the latest in the bridge of the song and in the MV as separate scenes but also with shots among the 9 members ! The song was put into spotlight on Megan SNS account, with selfies on the set of her scene but also with shorts with the members ! Group photo and selfies with the members also have been posted on both artists official SNS.
In "Strategy" Melon's article, pictures of the behind the scene of Step 1 photoshoot were revealed. While Spotify shared pictures of TWICE in their pink outfit sportswear from the MV.
ONCE can start to learn the fanchants with the Cheering Guide and learned it all with the Lyric Video !
After those videos, JYPE released different choreograohy video of Strategy, with the fix version, the moving version and the sped up dance version !
This was the first release in China since their first mini-album, with special photocard messages with Mandarin puns and the MV being posted on the main social media platform of the country Weibo.
You can find the scans of the albums from @njmsjmdct2 (in progress).
As part of the second special announcement, the special MV was revealed to be the MV for the TWICE only version of Strategy from the album: TWICE-TRATEGY version ! And a rare Dance Practice (Secret Strategy) behind the scenes was posted to debut the new week of promotion !
Spotify and Amazon Music had billboards in New York and in Canada to promote the album ! On the subject of promotion, sadly 2 music shows, Music Core and Inkigayo have been cancelled, but the schedule promotion is nonetheless packed, so go check out in the section below all about their schedule and content for the album promotion !
Here you will found all of the content that Twice appeared and participated during their cycle promotion for Strategy. You will find collapsible group for the past schedule, with update on them like new photos, Instagram posts and the videos/update on english subs !
Previous YouTube & TV content
Previous YouTube & TV content
Kangnam Voice with Nayeon and Jihyo. Kangnam did a collaborative cover with Nayeon and Jihyo of the song "Hokiboshi" by Younha. Jeongyeon IG Story - Nayeon IG post (deleted)
"You've worked hard today too" with Dahyun and Chaeyoung. Dahyun and Chaeyoung posed as cafe workers to surprise a hard working ONCE! DubChaeng video greeting
"Halmyungsoo" with Nayeon and Jihyo. Nayeon and Jihyo visited Park Myungsoo to promote Strategy, eat some food and get some free stuff. Behind photos - Photos with Mungsoo
"Hyell's Club" with Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Tzuyu. Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Tzuyu visited Hyeri to promote Strategy and eat some food and drink. JeongJiTzu's photo with Hyeri
"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"
"The Seasons: Lee Youngji's Rainbow"
with TWICE"The Seasons: Lee Youngji's Rainbow"
Music Shows
Music Core and Inkigayo cancelled this week. UPDATE in purpleYou can find here the guide to music shows criteria, the schedule of those and way to vote. (Good infographic from TXT fans)241206 KBS Music Bank
Video: Interview - Strategy [Stage - 4K Bonus Ver. - 8K-Choreo]
K-Fancam: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
FaceCam: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
SNS: Message - Coffee Truck from KBS Idol Human Theatre
TWICE in LA
TWICE in LA
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?
When TWICE were in LA for the Amazon Music Live, they did a mini interview for Complex and before the show they met with the popular Twitch streamer Pokimane who took a photo with them and did the Strategy dance challenge. Imane also talked about the bond she saw between the members.
JYPE released the video performance of 3 of the songs from the concert ! (See links below) But if you have Amazon Prime, you will be able to watch the full show on VOD on the streaming platform !
Seoul Pop-up Store
Pop-up store open until 12th December! Online sales are open until 16th December!
The members visited the pop-up store ahead of their showcase. They filmed lots of funny and cute shorts (linked below).
Videos and Photos: Esquire KR - eyesmag (1) - daily fashion news (1) - celeb fashion magazine - Halcyon - Front A - WWD KR - fastpaper - Hip - JYP Shop Photo Sketch - JYPETWICE
Upcoming Schedule/Content
News articles reported that TWICE will appear on IU's Palette!
Momo will appear on Hyo's Level Up on 14th December
Fancall 241209 Star River China - application closed
Fancall 241213 Withmuu- application closed
Fancall 241213 Star River China - application open
Misc
Jihyo, Mina and Dahyun in a short video of Elle Korea, from when the visited the 'Meta Loves Music Seoul 2024' event in the ‘STRATEGY’-themed house where they made cakes with a little message video for the fans
Fans can enter an event on Zepeto to have a chance to win a signed album
Limited edition merch are available on the Roblox Twice square, with IRL Hat Merch and in-game collectible
KpopNara (US) stores had a promo event for Strategy
Aaliyah, (a back up dancer from Nayeon's ABCD MV) joins Strategy Challenge
Nayeon & Winter Strategy Dance Challenge
Articles & Interviews
Access Hollywood TWICE Open Up About ‘Strategy’ & Fave Fashion Trends (Video)
Entertainment Tonight TWICE Spills on Coldplay Tour & Megan Thee Stallion Collab (Exclusive) (Video)
Hollywood Reporter For K-Pop Superstars Twice, Sky’s the Limit: “We Want to Be a Part of History” | Photo
Billboard TWICE Plot Their Love ‘Strategy’ With Some Spicy Advice From Megan Thee Stallion: Watch
Marie Claire TWICE Shares What Music Shaped Them—And What's on Their Playlist Now
Brand Video Message & Playlists
Billboard KR - Amazon Music JP - Spotify KR - SpotifyJP - Apple Music JP - AWA - LineMusicJP - anghami - Deezer - Hit Magazine BR - Recochoku Store - Warner Music JP - Flo (1) - Youtube KR
YT Music Playlists "Released" and "K. ING"
SUPPLEMENT
SUPPLEMENT
Sana, Mina & Chaeyoung x Kissing Heart
Sana, Mina & Chaeyoung x Kissing Heart
Global ambassadors Sana, Mina & Chaeyoung stun in new photos promoting a range of glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses while showcasing different looks for the brand Kissing Heart.
Kissing Heart shared multiple photos of the girls online on their official site, all items being shown and worn is now available for purchase.
Kissing Heart will have a special photocard event (pre-order special discount event) for a chance to win Mina's, Sana's and Chaeyoung's Kissing Heart photocards.
Sana: (1) - (2) - (3) - (4) - (5) | Mina: (1) - (2) - (3) - (4) - (5) | Chaeyoung: (1) - (2) - (3) - (4)
Pairs & Units: SaMiChae (1) - (2) - (3) - Chaeyoung/SaChaeng - SaMiChae/Chaeyoung - SaMiChae/Mina & Sana - Sana & Mina
Sana x Brand
Sana x Brand
Spur x Graff
Spur x Graff
Spur Japan shared new photos and a promotional video of Sana for Graff's 2024 Holiday Season. Vogue Japan shares new photos and a special video of Sana from the Graff event.
Sana x Elle Japan
Sana x Elle Japan
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.
UPDATE
Elle Japan shared a special behind the scenes video of Sana throughout the year shooting for Graff, later Elle Japan shared a new interview clip of Sana and some new photos and promo video of Sana for Graff from previous promotions.
Momo x Wonjungyo
Momo x Wonjungyo
Wonjungyo Japan released a new line of makeup kits promoted by brand ambassador Momo in newly released pictures and videos. Wonjungyo uploaded pictures on their instagram page and shared a "Visual making video" on twitter too. The new set of make up includes lip balm, mask and more.
Photos: (1) - (2) - (3)
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.
UPDATE
Y Magazine uploaded some more photos of Nayeon.
Jeongyeon - 감별사 (Inspector) Concert
Jeongyeon - 감별사 (Inspector) Concert
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
Season 2 will return in the first half of 2025
Other:
Tzuyu's Ponds live stream segment, 12th December & special prizes to win!
Momo's IG post with Ginza & Miu Miu
Nayeon x Naming
Jihyo's IG post with Ami Paris
Sana's IG post with Polo Ralph Lauren
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS
Other News Tidbits of Interest:
Other News Tidbits of Interest:
Tzuyu and Sunmi hung out together, Sunmi shared pictures to her Instagram.
TWICE's Spotify Wrapped message.
TWICE shared messages with ONCE's who showed their love & support throughout 2024.
Billboard listed TWICE's 'With YOU-th' as no.3 for Best Kpop Albums of 2024!
TWICE's 'Look At Me' went #1 on TikTok's Korean top songs list!
TWICE Lovelys Capsule Apartment now available until December 8th.
Breakdown of TWICE's audience in Japan.
A ONCE shared a cute way to decorate your Christmas tree with TWICE Lovelys.
TWICE new Lovelys Taiyaki will be available until December 6th (Japan).
TWICE Strategy DeviantArt logos.
JYP Entertainment becomes the only Kpop company on Top 20 TIME World's Best Companies.
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
UPDATE
The 12th episode is out! Jihyo went overseas again to Thailand's capital city Bangkok where she stayed in a busy guesthouse full of foreigners. Luckily, she found some Korean speaking guests!
The next episode will be on 20th December, 6PM KST!
Nayeon -트릭KODE (Trick Kode)
Nayeon -트릭KODE (Trick Kode)
Check out the new episode of KODE with guest Jeongyeon, out now!
UPDATE
KODE shared a short video of Jeongyeon dancing to Nayeon's 'ABCD' while preparing for inspector concert.
KODE shared photos of Nayeon & Jeongyeon.
The next episode will be on 23rd December, 6:30PM KST!
Team's recommendation of the week
Team's recommendation of the week
Chux
🪽🎤
sards (:
Workdol season 3 let's go!
dejah
bringing this back <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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