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TWICE NEWS BOARD
"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.
UPDATE
TWICE's "This Is For" behind the scenes: jacket shooting photos were posted.
New "This Is For" album photobook scans (Digipack & "For" concept) have been shared online by @njmsjmdct2.
The American Heart Association shared that TWICE's "Battitude", "Options", & "Right Hand Girl" all have the right tempo for hands-only CPR.
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.
UPDATE:
TWICE released the following [TW-DAY] #11 episode, along with the "This Is For" music video behind the scenes episodes 01 & 02 & the behind the scenes of the pre-listening event video.
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
Thread of behind the scenes photos (+2) - Teaser clip - YT post - YT shorts (1) - (2) - (3)
To celebrate their 10th anniversary, TWICE were the thirteenth guest on Inkigayo's Snack Shop episode.
After their Inkigayo performance, TWICE had a mini 10th anniversary debut party.
YT short - Teaser photos (Jihyo - OT9) - Thread of behind-the-scenes photos
TWICE SNS
Jihyo, Momo & Leejung - TWICE & Saweetie
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
SBS Mission Photo: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
SNS: Pre-show pic - Message - SBS Performance Photos - Tzuyu - Momo - Mina - Jihyo - SBS Youtube Channel Header
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
Promotional events
"This Is For" KPOP NARA event, where hand fans will be given out from July 31st - August 3rd
Music Korea lucky draw event from July 24 - July 30 (online 10:00 am - 23:59pm KST) ~ (offline 10:00 am - 22:00 pm KST)
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:
The american rappper Saweetie attend the concert in Seoul, posting on her IG photos of the show. aespa's Ningning and Giselle, Winter, IU, gave gifts and letters to the members that they showcase with a warm message on their IG (see bellow in SNS with a 🎁). Winter talked about the members during the concert in a livestream on Weverse.
SNS: Sana - Sana story - Nayeon🎁 - Sana🎁 - Nayeon🎁- Sana 🎁- Nayeon - Nayeon - Momo -
A recap video was posted on the official Youtube channel. All the members solos cheering fanchant have been written into nice individual pages by @once_twice_Dai.
Before the concerts took place, teasers with the members have been released online. With photo and message before the concerts.
Japan teaser: NaJiDa - JeongMiTzu - MoSaChae
Official merch was available to the Fans Shop a few day prior up until the second date of concert.
Fans gave a little overview of the 360° stage of the venue. TWICE performed the same setlist as in South Korea, except they had a surprise with the performance of the next japanese comeback title track "Enemy". The track album will be available on pre-release on July 30th as they reminded it with their usual photos and message after the concert on SNS. (More info about the album in the article bellow). Photos were shared before the 2nd day with the members, as well as the thankful message and photos with ONCE. More concert photos were later shared. TWICE's handprints are also in display in the east exit near gate 5 of the Kyocera Dome.
SNS: Chaeyoung - Chaeyoung - Chaeyoung - Chaeyoung Story - Momo
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.
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.
UPDATE:
The main concepts have been released:
Concept A: OT9 - Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
Concept B: OT9 - Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
The tracklist for the 6th Japan album "Enemy" has been released.
Dahyun contributed to the lyrics of 'Up to you' and 'Glow'. Taka from J-rock band 'One Ok Rock' also contributed to the lyrics of 'Up to you'
Jihyo contributed to the lyrics of 'Like 1', Taka along with Toru composed the track.
The full album previews were posted. Concept B photos will be the jacket covers for the member version CDs. You can follow the links to different (Japanese) store benefits through the "Enemy" website which has been updated (and looks really cool)!
Following the previously released "Enemy" Opening Trailer, the MV Teasers 'Pain' & 'Break' were released. The music video is set to be released on 30th July 2025!
"Enemy" and b-side "Like 1" were both performed during the Osaka This is For concerts. TWICE Japan released the cheering guides for both songs following the first concert on 26th July.
Jihyo appears in the August 2025 issue of Singles Korea.
In her interview, she talked about her 10 years as a trainee as well as 10 years in front of the public with TWICE.
Jihyo did a Lie-down interview with Singles.
New promotional videos of Sana were posted on YSL Beauty's Youtube, along with the behind the scenes video.
Furthermore, Sana can be seen promoting YSL's Fall Collection product "Couture Mini Clutch" in new photos.
'You Are the Apple of My Eye' will had it's U.S. premiere at the 2025 Asian Film Festival of Dallas, the largest Asian film festival in the southern U.S.
Dahyun did an interview with Elle Japan where she shared her thoughts about thoughts on filming the movie. Part translation
YATAOME will be released in Japanese theatres on 8th August 2025. MISAMO sent a supporting video message.
Other:
Sana's IG post for Prada's pop-up at Isetan Shinjuku The Stage
Jihyo's IG post for Matin Kim
Jihyo x Pond's Indonesia
Mina x SK-II Japan - fans have a chance of winning a signed bottle. There was also a postcard given with in-store purchases
Momo will appear on the cover of the October issue of ELLE Japan, released on Thursday 28th August 2025
Chaeyoung x Cipicipi - giveaway campaign of acrylic stands
TWICE have collaborated with rapper Saweetie to feature on her track "superstars" which will release on 1st August 2025 as part of her new EP, 'Hella Pressure'!
It was revealed when Saweetie posted a video with the members teasing the song. A preview snippet has also been uploaded to YouTube.
They also filmed the 'This Is For'' challenge together and Saweetie went to TWICE's Incheon concert.
It seems Jeongyeon was not present when TWICE & Saweetie met.
According to an article by YTN, Jeongyeon was offered the role of a nurse for the movie "신병: 더 무비" (Recruits: The Movie) which is a spin-off from the drama. The script is being finalised at this moment and expected to start filming later half of this year.
Momo & Jihyo were spotted at the final's of World of Street Woman Fighter
Tzuyu & Somi doing the Extra Challenge
ONCE 5th generation <Home Sweet ONCE> scans by njmsjmdct2
StarRiver uploaded photos (+1)(+2)(+3)(+4)(+5) & a video from the Strategy fansign
TWICE will be performing at Lollapalooza Chicago on the Bud Light main stage on 2nd August 2025
TWICE will attend the TMElive International Music Awards in Macau on ︀︀22nd August 2025
A real-life video of the Lovely light which was on sale for the ONCE Japan 8th anniversary was shown
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.
UPDATE:
The final episode of the season was released and Jeongyeon volunteered at the Seoul Rehabilitation center. She accompanied 3 year old Chan-hoo in his therapy sessions.
The production team presented Jeongyeon with gifts including a frame showcasing photos from all the episodes. svct shared a photo and signed polaroids.
However this is not the end of the road, as the charismatic Shuhua takes over the inspector duties in a special series!
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.
UPDATE:
New photos of Sana and Rei were posted, following their episode.
Behind The Scenes photos of Sana was shared by the Cold Interview's Cinematographer on his Instagram.
The guest for the seventeenth episode of Fridge Interview was teased to be Eunchae of LE SSERAFIM, to be released on July 31st, 6PM KST.
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