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TWICE attended the last session of the 'This is For' Pre-release listening event. Lucky ONCEs got to watch the music video in advance with the members!
TWICE's messages for ONCE were written on the wall to welcome ONCE.
IG: Nayeon (2) - Jeongyeon (+1) - Jihyo - Chaeyoung
SNS Videos: CFM (+1) (+2) - Fastpaper (+1) - eyesmag (+1) - DFN (+1) - Y mag - Front A - HIP KR - luluboi
TWICE reveled their last set of concept photos, along with the Forward Line: Preview Mix, which includes the snippets of each song from the album. The credits and composter have been shared online, along with the subunits reveal (spoilers)! A ONCE shared a compilation poster for easier reading of the tracks and credits. Dem Jointz reposted TWICE's snippet clip of "Badditde."
Tayla Parx continues her musical journey with TWICE as she is credited on the title track and production of "This Is For." The nail designer that created TWICE's nails for the concept photos and videos, shared their work online to their Instagram.
There is a surprised event for ONCE's held at the KPOP NARA store, which includes merch from TWICE's "This Is For" album! More fun stuff to come with the upcoming listening event with photoism. TWICE shared the first "This Is For" music video teaser and changed their profile layout on twitter.
Member promo videos: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu - OT9
Concept #1: Extraordinary: We do us - OT9 - Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
Concept #2: Regardless: Live it! - OT9 - Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
Concept #3: Unpredictable: Our spot - OT9 - Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
Concept #4: FOUR: This is - OT9 - Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
All previews are available for the 5 different packaging versions (so far):
"This Is For version" the usual album 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. (same concept as the Digipack version).
"Vinyl version" including 3 versions: "Plum berry Vinyl" version exclusive on Target & "Honeydew Glitter Vinyl" & "Dragon fruit Glitter Vinyl" version exclusive on Twice Store
"Nemo/Polaroid version" including 3 different OT9 version set photocards. No CD or photobook included. (same concepts as This, Is and For version albums).
UPDATE
TWICE released their official music video or "This Is For". The album is now available everywhere on all streaming platforms. There were multiple promotion events leading up to the release. There will be exclusive "This Is For' digital albums, featuring recorded messages from the members, now available for pre-order.
There was a listening party held on both Spotify and Stationhead to celebrate the album release for fans. Melon Blog shared behind the scenes jacket shooting photos of TWICE. Google had a special TWICE message for fans on their site when you search TWICE's name in the search bar.
Baby Tate reposted the lyrics to "Dat Ahh Dat Ooh" on Twitter, thanking TWICE for letting her be a part of the process, she also posted a TikTok video of her dancing to "Dat Ahh Dat Ooh".
More photos of TWICE's concept nail art for "Unpredictable: Our spot" & "Regardless: Live it!" shared by the nail designer @breathnailz. TWICE’s “This Is For” Music Bank stage outfits were all hand knit by @daintyknit on Instagram.
"This Is For" photobook scans ("This" concept) have been shared and posted online by @njmsjmdct2. A storyboard of TWICE's "This Is For" music video made by @parkyouseung on Instagram. A sneak peek at the "This Is For" POB's (thread).
Following the album release, TWICE released a surprise "This Is For" deluxe album, which includes "Takedown" and an extended version of "This Is For"! "This Is For" deluxe album is now available on all streaming platforms.
ONCE's can start to learn the fan chants with the Cheering Guide and sing along with the Lyric Video!
TWICE released the "This Is For" choreography video, along with the "This Is For " music video reaction video!
Nayeon & Jihyo appeared on Ahn Sohee's Youtube channel and tried Pyongyang cold noodles for the first time while chatting with Sohee.
Nayeon, Jeongyeon & Jihyo appeared on SBS News and talked about their 4th full album, Kpop Demon Hunters and upcoming plans. Jeongyeon asked them to play This is For during the news outro.
Sana will appear on ILLIT Minju's Pink Cabinet Youtube (KBS). Fans had the chance to send in their questions.
Momo & EXO Kai - Ojogang x (Nayeon - Momo - Jihyo) - Dance with Flo MiMo - Sana & BTS J-Hope - Momo & MEOVV Ella & Anna - Jihyo & LSRFM Yunjin - Sana & 2PM Jang Wooyoung
Check out all the YouTube Shorts in the playlist linked below!
Music Shows
You can find here the guide to music shows criteria, the schedule of those and way to vote. (Good infographic from TXT fans)This Is For voting schedule250711 KBS Music Bank
Video: Stage - 4K Bonus Ver. - 8K-Choreo - Shake Free
K-Fancam: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
FaceCam: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
SNS: Message
250712 MBC Show Music Core
Fancam: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
Close-Up: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
SNS: Message - JeongChae x Somi Extra challenge - Music Core on TWICE's 10th anniversary - Food truck for ONCE @ mini-fanmeeting - Jeongyeon (2) - Dahyun - Mina - Tzuyu
250713 SBS Inkigayo
Video: Stage - FullCam - One Take
FanCam: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
FaceCam: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
SNS: Pre-show pic - Message - SBS Performance Photos - Tzuyu - Momo
Brand Video Message & Playlists
Video messages: Flo - Melon - Hallyukstar - Tofu Pop Radio - Anghami - Zepeto
Playlists: K-Pop ON! - SUGAR - Stargirl Vibes - TWICE BEST SET - Tomorrow's Hits Today
TWICE made a Spotify playlist with their current song recommendations
Misc
TWICE's "This Is For" mailing list photos
FNATIC's Boaster reacted to TWICE's "This Is For" music video
Subway Surfers IG update with Jihyo
Melon's artist note messages
Promotional events
TWICE frames are available at various Photoism locations until Friday 10th October
250906 Musicplant Fansign - applications closed (by 14th July)
250907 BlueDreamMedia Fansign - applications close on 16th July
TikTok promotion - complete the missions to get a special profile frame and check out the merch (US only) including exclusive photocards
Kpop Nara (US only) - video message & TWICE themed event in stores
Gelato Pop-Up Trucks (US only) were available at 3 different locations for fans in LA
Where to buy
This/Is/For versions - Digipack versions - Confetti version - Vinyl versions - Signed versions - Amazon - Barns and Noble - Walmart - Target
There is detailed information on the pre order benefits from Music Plant, WithMuu, and the Fans shop.
UPDATE:
Incheon official on-site merch and online merch (with member designed merch available online only). Candy Bong Z's will also be available to buy at the concert site.
Cipicipi shares new photos of Chaeyoung for their new summer collection and the renewal of their Fit Skin Cushion R & Fit Skin Cushion mini powder blush. Chaeyoung showcases the new summer items, Glitter Illumination Liner S (eye liner), Poreless Cheek (blush) and Glass Plumper lip gloss.
UPDATE:
Two new ad videos of Chaeyoung were posted on Cipicipi's official TikTok account, along with new photos of Chaeyoung for Cipicipi's new summer collection and the renewal of their most popular blush powder.
TWICE's promotions continue as the brand shares more videos and photos of TWICE with their delicious snacks. There will be a Richeese Factory combo with TWICE photocards coming soon!
The new Richeese Factory TWICE combo meal is featured along with the photocards when buying from the restaurants. A closer look at some of the photocards shared from ONCE's online.
Media Posts: Richeese Snacks - Nabati Indonesia (2) - (3) - Richeese Frozen (2) - Siip Snacks (2) - Nabati Indonesia (2) Richeese Factory (2) - (3) - (4) - (5) - (6)
UPDATE:
Nabati Indonesia and Richeese Factory uploaded posts featuring TWICE promoting some of their products.
Media posts: Nabati Indonesia - (1) - (2) - Richeese Factory - (1) - (2)
Other:
3 Signed OST and score sheets by Dahyun and Jinyoung of "You Are The Apple Of My Eye" can be won to celebrate the release in Japan theaters next month. ONCE JAPAN members have access to pre-sales ticket to see the movie and can get their hands on one of the three Limited Photocards!
Momo's IG post with Miu Miu
Sana x YSL Beauty pop up - Sana's comment
alo Seoul's Instagram video of Sana
Tzuyu x Ponds
Jihyo x Dear Thing
Nayeon x UBS Gold
Momo x Amaffi Royal Diamond launch ad video
SK-II knit version of Mina's Pitera ad
Jeongyeon, Jihyo & Chaeyoung short promoting the merch available of the movie Kpop Demon Hunters
LE SSERAFIM posted videos featuring 'look-alikes' Jihyo & Yunjin. Yunjin posted photos on Weverse and praised Jihyo's ability to learn choreography really fast
Momo's sister Hana's post on IG of the Oja Gang and shorts: Jihyo - Momo - Nayeon
Sana did the Simple Dance challenge with 2PM´s Wooyoung
Jeongyeon and Seungyeon donated 10 tons of cat sand to a shelter
Jihyo sang at a friends wedding
MLB Korea posted a photo with Misamo and Hyoyeon
tripleS did a cover of I Can't Stop Me at A Live 25 day2
BTS's Jungkook danced to TWICE's TAKEDOWN in a live stream
In the eighth episode, Jeongyeon met up with MISAMO to receive their many items for donation, eat a meal together and play a image ranking game. svct posted photos and they filmed the This is For challenge.
From the eighth episode, Inspector will be airing weekly. The teaser for the ninth episode has the first returning guest, Seungyeon, along with her fellow cast members, Yoo Junsang and Kim Jaeyoung on Wednesday 16th July, 6PM KST.
UPDATE:
Fans guessed correct, the guest of the sixteenth episode is IVE's Rei! The episode releases on Thursday 17th July, 7PM KST.
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