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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:
TWICE released a new teaser video titled "This Is For You." The stylist of TWICE's "This Is For" teaser video outfits is the same designer that designed the III Tour Japan (red) outfits and other previous outfits for TWICE in the past. Spotify Korea had a "Everything I Know About TWICE" mini recruitment quiz for ONCE's to play as apart of "This Is For" promotions.
Member promo videos: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo
Where to buy: This/Is/For versions - Digipack versions - Confetti version - Vinyl versions - Signed versions - Amazon - Barns and Noble - Walmart
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
UPDATE:
Pre-sale tickets started on June 10th for the Japan leg tour and with the details of the Incheon concert we learned that the second day will be broadcasted live through Beyond Live! More informations will be released soon.
TWICE released an Image Teaser for their 6th Japan album "Enemy" which will release on 27th August 2025.
The yet to be released tracklist will consist of 9 tracks incuding 'Enemy'.
A special 8th anniversary collection box was released which immediately sold out.
A fan produced a template for the trading cards.
First limited edition A (CD+DVD)
First limited edition B (CD)
Regular edition (CD)
ONCE Japan Limited edition (CD) - only available for ONCE Japan members
Member solo jacket versions (CD) - one version per member
8th Anniversary Collection Box (CD) - sold out, limted to 888
Specific inclusions & purchase benefits can be found on the TWICE Japan website. Store benefits to be announced soon
JYPE commemorated Tzuyu's birthday and shared images on the FANS app.
Tzuyu held a livestream on Bubble to celebrate and wrote a heartfelt letter to ONCEs (full translation here). During her live she also mentioned that NMIXX's Sullyoon wished her happy birthday at a salon.
She later posted on Instagram appreciating her journey so far and cheering for new experiences: (1) - (2).
Tzuyu spent time with her mum while she is in Korea. She didn't get to visit her birthday cafe events but took a photo with a birthday ad.
Alongside the celebrations, a fund raised for the occasion of Tzuyu's birthday will help buy food for elephants in Thailand.
SNS: Momo - Dahyun - Elkie - Tzuyu's mom
Brands and companies that posted for Tzuyus's birthday: ONCE JAPAN - Uberarena - visée - SSJYPnation - Pond's Indonesia & Philippines & Vice president
Following their collaboration with Richeese Factory, TWICE also partnered up with their snack brand Nabati Indonesia, promoting various of snacks. Mutiple teaser videos and photos were shared of TWICE leading up to the big reveal.
Media Posts: Richeese Snacks - Nabati Indonesia (2) - (3) - Richeese Frozen (2)
The first set of unit photos have been posted.
Unit photos: Sana, Mina, Dahyun
UPDATE:
The photoshoot for pre-fall collection has been revealed with 8 photos of Momo highlighting clothes and accessories in between summer and fall colors.
More photos of Nayeon posted for Finger Suit's Summer Collection and there is a mega sale from May 31st to June 12th.
New photos of Nayeon for Finger Suit.
UPDATE:
To celebrate the release of the 2025 Vacance collection, fingersuit is giving away 10 sets of Nayeon's cherry fizz design nails.
New stills: (1) - (2) - (3)
Other:
Momo's IG post with Tasaki
Jihyo x Ponds Indonesia + new Ponds Indonesia exclusive photocards
YATAOME is now showing in Hong Kong theaters! Photos from the movie were shared
Mina sharing her skincare routine on video with Vogue
Tayla Parx announces the remix of her single "Era" with Nayeon, JYPE shared the announcement shortly after. "Era" was released June 13th and is now available on all platforms. Fans noticed that Tayla has worked with TWICE before, she co - wrote TWICE's track "Wallflower" (Ready To Be album). Later, she met up with Nayeon and the pair came together to make this collaboration. Tayla shares that Nayeon is an artist with impressive instincts and expressive power and said that her vocals added beautiful colors to "Era" and together they created a fresh upbeat track that fits the summer vibe. Tayla posted a short Instagram reel of her and Nayeon promoting "Era."
If you pre-save TAKEDOWN, exclusive selfies of the 3 members are unlocked: Jeongyeon - Jihyo - Chaeyoung.
Cupsleeves of the members with the trailer as QR code were available at Head in the Clouds festival.
It has been confirmed that Chaeyoung is the next member to have her solo debut!
Nayeon performance on the Japanese "Beer Rock Festival" will happen on July 4th between 21:20 and 22:00.
Nayeon and Jihyo IG reveal as the next guest on An SoHee show "Not-so-lonely Foodie"
TWICE singing "What Is Love?" at their dancer/choreographer (since pre-debut) wedding
Scans of MISAMO Haute Couture Dome Tour Photobook
Lovelys x Sanrio second design set and Gacha chocolate set
IVE's Rei mentionning TWICE on NHK vennue101
TripleS' Mayu showing her piano and her dance cover of "Feel Special"
Fans in Japan have the chance to win a signed Coldplay x TWICE 'We Pray' art card
#TWICE5 has achieved a gold RIAJ certification in Japan
Episodes: MiNayeon - JeongTzu - DubChaeng - SaHyo
Shorts: MiNayeon - JeongTzu - DubChaeng - SaHyo
Sana and Jihyo went on the next date. The besties started their date with a relaxing massage while chatting and answering questions.
Sana and Jihyo did a 'chemistry test' for their couple challenge.
In the sixth episode, Jeongyeon met with KIOF's Belle and Haneul. She flexed her dad jokes on the youngest guests yet. They worked on their tennis skills to win prizes with the help of Jeongyeon's pro coach. svct and Jeongyeon's coach posted photos.
The thirteenth episode of Fridge interview with GDragon was released. It's the first time Sana and Dex have co-hosted together.
117 released a short extra clip.
UPDATE:
117 posted a new photo of Sana, Dex and GDragon.
The teaser clip of the fourteenth episode has Sana interviewing BTS' JHope. The episode will release on 19th June, 7PM KST.
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