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TWICE NEWS BOARD
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.
UPDATE
"This Is For" is now the #2 debut on the Global Top Albums Chart and #4 debut on the USA Top Albums Chart this week!
More "This Is For" album photobook scans ("Is" concept) have been shared online by @njmsjmdct2.
TWICE's dance choreographer shared a photo with them during dance practice rehearsals.
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!
UPDATE:
TWICE released two new videos filming's of "This Is For." Episodes [TW-DAY] #9 and [TW-DAY] #10 were shared online of behind-the-scenes footage of TWICE filming their album concepts, along with different choreography videos.
Sana and Minju's selfies - This Is For & Jellyous dance challenges
Pengsoo met Sana backstage when she met Minju for the recording.
Nayeon and Jihyo appeared on TWICE's Stationhead channel to chat and for a This Is For listening party.
It’s 10 years of TWICE, and 10 times the fun at TWICE’s Spotify House Party!
Highlights uploaded to YouTube. Full version on Spotify: K-Pop On! Video Podcast
Mina & KickFlip Amaru - Jeongyeon & BamBam - Nayeon with SVT Mingyu & Seungkwan - Chaeyoung, Jeongyeon & Somi - Jihyo & DAY6 Sungjin
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 - KBS Kpop Header as Artist of the week
250712 MBC Show Music Core
Video: Stage - FullCam - Rehearsal & performance
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 - MBC Kpop Photos - Jihyo
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 - Mina - Jihyo
Articles & Interviews
W Magazine - TWICE Talks "This Is For", Lollapalooza, and 10 Years of Sisterhood and Stardom
NME - Twice celebrates a decade in music
Etoday Korea - TWICE's 4th album tops the weekly album chart, plus new exclusive photos
Beats Per Minute - "This Is For" album review
MHN Sports - TWICE share their thoughts on the 360 stage and speculations about possible contract renewals for the second time!
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
Sana & Jihyo, Nayeon & Tzuyu, Mina, Dahyun & Chaeyoung TikTok videos (not on YouTube)
Promotional events
There is a special lucky draw event for fans to attend and have a chance to get TWICE's new "This Is For" POB's from July 17th (OFFLINE Soundwave at 10:00 - 20:00 KST) to July 23rd (ONLINE Soundwave at 10:00 - 23:59 KST).
Fans had the chance to participate in JYP EDM's donation project and get a chance to win a signed This Is For CD - closed 20th July
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:
Before the concert in Incheon started, EDM Booth were open to fans to get special merch for the EDM Giving Project for childrens.
To prepare ONCE, video of each members were released with them singing their own solo fanchant:
Solos Cheering Guide: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu - Text Version
Sweet Yuki on Youtube made a full video including all the fanchants available of TWICE's song, make sure to learn them before or sing outloud all the lyrics (depending of your location).
This Is For Tour update for the SuperStarJYP game is available with TWICE doing the patch note on video.
D-1 WORLD TOUR TEASER and then the FULL WORLD TOUR D-1 video were released before the debut of the tour in South Korea, Incheon.
Merchandising listing for Japan concert is available.
After a successful first concert day on the 19th, TWICE take the pose with ONCE and in backstage celebrating with a message on Twitter/X. Another batch of photos for the second day of the Incheon concert.
Jihyo's vocal coach shared a backstage photo with her and a heartfelt message about her and her vocal training. Multiple artists, idols, actors, went to see TWICE perform in Incheon, like IU, aespa, Park Narae, Idle's Miyeon, ITZY's Lia and more! Miyeon and Lia also posted a video on their IGs. Sadly, some artists couldn't be there like aespa's Karina and NMIXX' Sullyoon and myself (AND ME TOO - sards).
Press photos of the members and the whole group have been shared through various articles. TWICE have signed the wall of the venue to mark those memory in the Inspire Arena. You can find the set scan of all the random trading photocards that you can get with the merch. KimShuiStudio sharing the design process of the white outfit of the concert.
SNS: Sana - Nayeon (+2) - Momo - Dahyun - Jeongyeon - Chaeyoung - @ahnhyukmo_acting with Dahyun
#SPOILER: Setlist of the Incheon concert - a beautiful ONCE photo of TWICE
This was the surprise at the end of the concert, the reveal of a teaser for a documentary celebrating their 10th anniversary! Set to be released in October 2025 and in worldwide theaters! More information to come.
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 including 'Enemy'.
A special 8th anniversary collection box was released which immediately sold out. A fan produced a template for the trading cards.
UPDATE:
The Opening Trailer for "Enemy" was released.
From the video's description it is shared that TWICE JAPAN 6th ALBUM "ENEMY" was directed by Jihyo. Jihyo participated in the direction of everything from the visuals to the songs and music videos.
The TWICE "ENEMY" Opening Trailer, which was also released, expresses the anxiety and conflict that each member holds in their heart. The pain and frustration of seeking perfection that is out of reach is depicted in life-size footage. This trailer shows the girls in a more life-size way than TWICE has ever shown before.
TWICE Japan updated their social media icons and headers.
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, limited to 888
Specific inclusions & purchase benefits can be found on the TWICE Japan website. Store benefits to be announced soon
To celebrate Jihyo's 20th year under JYP Entertainment, she had a party celebration with her close friends in the industry (Nayeon & Jeongyeon included).
Fans shared their favorite pictures of Jihyo and there was a special video posted for her 20-year anniversary.
SNS: Jihyo - Jeongyeon - Nayoung - Sejeong
SHORTS: Jihyo & friends - Jihyo & Sungjin
Jeongyeon, Jihyo & Chaeyoung officially entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #86 with Takedown from K-Pop Demon Hunters.
TWICE reacted to their 'rivals' HUNTR/X from KDH.
Forbes recommended 'I Can't Stop Me' and 'Talk That Talk' if you love KDH's 'Golden'
JYPE is promoting Strategy by updating the title of the solo version of "Strategy" to "Strategy (from the Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters)"
New TWICE Lovelys x Sanrio character collaboration releasing from the 5th week of August or earlier at the This Is For World Tour in Japan stops
New TWICE Lovelys Gacha - Stretchy fluffy pouches, Pyokokyun Body Bags, Baby Lovelys blanket mascots & Plush puppets
BILLLIE Moon Sua and Suhyeon said Jihyo is top tier when it comes to idol vocals and said what korean word fits Jihyo!
This video lists the genre of every TWICE song
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.
In the ninth episode, Jeongyeon reunited with Seungyeon who brought her cast members, Yoo Junsang and Kim Jaeyoung to donate their items. svct posted photos.
A spoiler clip for the tenth episode was posted. The episode will release on Wednesday 23rd July, 6PM KST and will be the last episode of season 2.
Fans guessed correct, the guest of the sixteenth episode is IVE's Rei! The episode releases on Thursday 17th July, 7PM KST.
UPDATE:
The sixteenth episode of Fridge Interview with IVE's Rei was released. IVE shared a photo of Sana & Rei. They filmed dance challenges for This Is For & Attitude.
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