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TWICE NEWS BOARD
Don't hesitate to share to other ONCE, with our SNS links just above, thank you !JYPE posted for Jihyo's birthday along with her behind the scenes: jacket shooting photos (thread) on the FANS app for fans to enjoy.
Jihyo shared on Bubble that even though she was not able to make it to her birthday cafes, she was very thankful for fans & everyone who wished her a happy birthday!
Ponds global brand director, Jopa Malantic, personally welcomed Jihyo to the Ponds family and greeted her a happy birthday with a custom-made cake!
SNS: Jeongyeon - Chaeyoung - Haeum
Brands & companies posted for Jihyo's birthday: SuperStar JYP Nation - Ponds Indonesia - Uber Arena - Once Japan
UPDATE:
Dahyun and Jinyoung will be attending the gala premiere of the movie in Jakarta ! 5 winners will have the chance to get 2 tickets through Mie Sedaap ID challenge, application end on February 9th.
StudioTake promotional post on IG.
Our black swan Mina will feature on Vogue Japan's March 2025 issue, releasing on Friday January 31st.
Vogue Japan released a teaser video on their X/Twitter account with Mina donning FENDI and Boucheron for the photoshoots.
The Magazine released multiple pictures of the various looks.
Photos: (1) - (2) - (3) - (4) - (5) - (6) - (7)
UPDATE:
Vogue Japan took to their official twitter account and uploaded a video message from their March issue cover page girl Mina. New photos and videos alongside an interview with Mina was uploaded on Vogue Japan's official website and twitter account.
Nayeon has her first solo photoshoot for a Western publication with tmrwmag. The collaboration with Nayeon was posted on JYPETWICE´s X/Twitter and there was an article written where Nayeon expresses how she wanted to showcase the different concepts and looks.
A NAYEON Special Edition of the January 2025 tmrw magazine is being sold as of right now and will include 80 pages of Nayeon's content.
UPDATE:
A detailed review of Nayeons albums NA was written by Victoria Costner where its written about the deeper, more mature artistry that is portrayed within the album.
A post about the NAYEON Special Edition of the magazine was made by tmrwmag on X/Twitter to promote it.
Sana attended the 2025 Men's finals of the Australian Open in Melbourne as a Ralph Lauren brand ambassador.
Sana posed for photos and watched the tennis match along with other celebrities.
Media: L'essence Studios - ESPN - TWICE Japan IG story - Getty Images (2) (3) - Polo Ralph Lauren IG post
UPDATE:
Ralph Lauren shared new photos and a new promo video in their new ad titled "Serving Style with Sana."
SNS: Sana's IG post (2)
Sana starred in the new Japanese Haagen-Dazs commercial for their new ice-cream sandwich called "The Rich Caramel."
Later the behind the scenes video was shared. Leading up to the announcement, Haagen-Dazs shared a teaser video of Sana.
Fans have a chance to win Sana's signed polaroid.
Ponds released a new promotional video officially teasing Jihyo as their brand ambassador in Thailand.
UPDATE:
Ponds Thailand wished their newest ambassador Jihyo a very happy birthday and gifted ONCEs with multiple new ads of their new UV miracle sunscreens featuring her on their official youtube channel, with an updated channel header. Additionally, Ponds Indonesia unveiled their own ad for their UV miracle sunscreen with Jihyo on their instagram.
The next "Yes, I Am Photobook" is finally here! JYPE shared the announcement that Nayeon would be the next member to have a photobook. During strategy promotions, Nayeon teased in a fan call that the photos were already taken, hinting that she would have her photobook next. Both teaser videos have been released, and preorders have begun. Stay tuned!
Fans can enter the videocall event only through JYPshop. Other stores also have store pre-order benefits - Music Korea (this is not a comprehensive list).
YouTube: YIA Nayeon (1) - ASMR Interview - Concept Film - Behind the scenesNayeon performed at Ariake Arena in Japan at the BEAT AX Vol. 5 festival along with NEXZ for two days!
She performed a range of songs from her solo albums and a cover of 'Kimagure Romantic' by Ikimono-gakari, check out the setlist here!
The 2nd day was streamed exclusively on Hulu Japan.
Countdown to performance: Comment video / schedule / selfie
D1: Selfies - Group photo / Greeting / Photo report - (1) - (2) - (3) / DayDay / OJ Staff blog / fancam thread / More photos - Nayeon's Romantic
D2: Selfies / Greeting / Dance challenge w/ Tomoya / OJ Staff blog / Group photo
Merch from the event can be bought online from the JYP Japan store.
UPDATE:
Tzuyu wished a Happy Lunar New Year to ONCE with a post on IG, showing her holidays in LA during January. Dahyun did too with a post of herself in Hanbok. Nayeon wished it through Bubble messages !
Jihyo show off her holidays in Hawaii with a vlog: JIHYO-log "죠기요" in Hawaii ! With more photos shared by her sister !
Sana's Fridge Interview Season 2 is coming in March 2025
(G)-IDLE's Miyeon invited Sana to appear on her new YT channel
Strategy Star River fansign 2.0 in China
TWICE earns RIAJ Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan
New episode of KODE with guest Yugyeom, GOT7 member, out now!
UPDATE:
KODE shared new photos of Nayeon & Yugyeom.
New dance challenge (2) shorts with Nayeon & Yugyeom.
Nayeon shared photos with the gifts Yugyeom sent her.
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