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Don't hesitate to share to other ONCE, with our SNS links just above, thank you !TWICE announced the official name of their 4th full album "This is For" along with the online cover, release date and album preview. The album will have a total of 14 tracks. There were translations posted online for the album name meaning. ONCE's have speculated that the online album cover may be Momo. Pre orders have started and will be available for purchase from May 21st to July 11th. There is a Spotify countdown page for the upcoming album release!
UPDATE:
Snoop Dogg reposted TWICE's 4th Full Album teaser on his Instagram Story posted by producer and songwriter Dem Jointz, sparking even more speculations from fans.
Where to buy: This/Is/For versions - Digipack versions - Confetti version - Vinyl versions - Signed versions - Amazon & Barns and Noble
There is detailed information on the pre order benefits from Music Plant, With Muu, and the Fans shop.
The album will have 4 different packaging versions (so far):
"This Is For version" the most usual albums packaging including 3 different versions and colors, named as "THIS ver." - "IS ver." - "FOR ver." with the usual photocards and merch + mini paper standees. Note: all 3 versions have different dimensions.
"Digipack version" including CD type packaging with 9 different covers (one version per member)
"Confetti version" including 1 mini type book and cd merch + keyring
"Vinyl version" including 3 versions: "Plum berry Vinyl" version exclusive on Target & "Honeydew Glitter Vinyl" & "Dragon fruit Glitter Vinyl" version exclusive on Twice Store
JYPE posted for Dahyun's birthday and images were shared on FANS. Dahyun went to visit several birthday cafes and bus stops, when leaving in the car she started a Bubble Live. She later posted on Instagram where she plays the piano alongside some photos taken from various birthday cafe's and ads. Dahyun received gifts from some brands which she posted about on her Instagram story - (1).
Brands and companies that posted for Dahyun's birthday: SYNCACreations - STARPLAY - ONCE JAPAN - Uber Arena - Michael Kors - SUPERSTAR JYPNATION - Vogue Japan - Staff from new drama being recorded
The TWICE Japan page teased there would be something coming soon with Nayeon. It was later revealed that Nayeon's "Kimagure Romantic" (Whimsical Romantic) 気まぐれロマンティック (by Ikimonogakari) cover will be digitally released. The song is now available on all streaming platforms. TWICE Japan page shared a video clip of Nayeon preforming the song at the BEAT AX VOL 5 concert she did earlier this year in February. Nayeon shared her thoughts and the idea of how the song cover would make it to being released digitally (translations). Ikimonogakari reposed Nayeon's cover, along with her clip video, hyping fans to check it out! In celebration of Nayeon's "Kimagure Romantic" release, there will be a special campaign for a chance to win a personal farewell event with Nayeon!
Momo will be featured on the upcoming version of Marie Claire x Miu Miu Magazine issue. Momo partners up with Miu Miu as she is featured on the cover for Marie Claire wearing various Miu Miu branded clothing. Momo did a mini interview where she talked about her favorite Miu Miu bag.
UPDATE:
Momo is a new muse of the perfume brand Amaffi, attending the event and promotional photoshoot for the new Debuts Royal Diamond perfume.
Media: KnightsBridge Magazine IG - BFA photos - Men's Folio photos - Resident Magazine photo
More photos of Nayeon posted for Finger Suit's Summer Collection and there is a mega sale from May 31st to June 12th.
Other:
Momo's Instagram post from Miu Miu's Shibuya Parco store. Momo showed her favourite items and the sneakers she customised
Ralph Lauren's Instagram post of Sana
Jihyo x Pond's UV Mineral Sunscreen promotion behind the scenes
Jihyo x Milktouch June calendar
Tzuyu x Pond's Thailand Ultra Light Biome gel
Mina x SKII Japan 'Magic Scan'
Momo x SIE
Dahyun x Michael Kors for Summer 2025
More photos of Dahyun on Bshop Korea's Instagram
Dahyun's 'Love Me' to air two episodes back-to-back on Friday evenings in the second half of the year
Sana x NE:AR Japan Qoo10 only limited trading cards available
Last bits of Mina x Boucheron at Cannes Film Festival with a Tiktok video and Elle article
UPDATE:
Reminder that there is a vinyl in pre-order and a dance challenge happening. ONCE find out that "Strategy" is listed on the website IMBD for the soundtrack of the movie.
UPDATE:
A new wave of media have been shared with photos and others you can find below.
Media: MLB Japan video - Photos with Sana - Photos with Mina - Photos with Momo - Short bts w/ MISAMO
UPDATE:
To promote the release of the concert, multiple shorts are available on TWICE Japan YT channel to Catch [Your] My Eye and special clip on Twitter/X. A listening party will be held on June 4th to hype up ONCE.
TWICE appears in ABtalks to talk about their journey and play a mini-game. (IG post photos)
Nayeon's "Pop" played at WNBA Game
TWICE's "TT" MV surpassed 700M views on Youtube!
Dahyun recommend to watch the movie "Hi.5" staring GOT7's Jinyoung for this summer
Mina's ballerina short dance
Sullyoon joking like Tzuyu's about being bald
Mina dance challenge with KickFlip's Amaru, their little brother group in JYPE for their comeback "Freeze"
TWICE's MVs have been broadcast on Monday 2nd on MTV Japan to commemorate their debut anniversary in Japan on June 28th
Tzuyu sharing photos of her holidays on IG
Episodes: MiNayeon
2WICE's DATE Season 4 is finally back and its starting with Nayeon and Mina going on a sushi date as the first episode to start off the season.
In the next episode, Jeongyeon and Tzuyu made couple rings. The workshop place posted picture of them on IG.
In the fourth episode, Jeongyeon chatted with Lee Changho and Kwak Beom and played games. Jeongyeon posted photos on Instagram. svct posted a photo.
The teaser clip for the fifth episode shows Jeongyeon reuniting with BigBang's Daesung.
In the fifth episode, Jeongyeon reunited with BigBang's Daesung and they spent some time relaxing and healing. svct posted a photo of Jeongyeon and Daesung.
Winners of items from previous episodes have been announced.
The twelfth episode with Sana interviewing Riize's Shotaro has been released. They took a photo together and filmed a challenge video for Riize's new song Fly Up. 117 posted an unreleased clip from the episode.
Shotaro talked about the experience and Sana being his role model.
Ningning shared the story behind Sana's IG story from after their shoot.
UPDATE:
117 posted more photos of Sana and Shotaro.
The teaser clip of the thirteenth episode shows Sana interviewing BigBang's GDragon with Dex. The episode will release on 5th June, 7PM KST.
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