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TWICE NEWS BOARD
TWICE shared the announcement that Chaeyoung is the next member to have a solo, set to release in September! The album name and online album cover were later revealed. Following the teaser announcement, Jihyo reposted Chaeyoung's album teaser and says she's looking forward to it (Chaeyoung responded). Chaeyoung will collab with Gliiico (a Japanese boy band) and Ibuki Sakai for her debut album "Lil Fantasy vol.1." Chaeyoung drew the logo featured on her online album cover. TWICE's Twitter header and pfp changed for Chaeyoung's solo. Chaeyoung teased her upcoming album with one of her drawings she shared back in January.
UPDATE:
The first set of "Lil Fantasy" album previews have been posted and shared online. Pre orders have started and will be available for purchase from August 12 to September 12th. The album will have 9 tracks (and potentially a 10th cd bonus track). There is a special message once's can get from Chaeyoung when pre-saving "Lil Fantasy", along with a Spotify countdown page for the upcoming album release!
Jeongyeon and Nayeon reposted Chaeyoung's album online cover and shared their excitement for her solo. Chaeyoung shared her thoughts on Bubble about her solo and for the first time in a while, Chaeyoung has changed her Instagram pfp in honor of her first solo debut album. Chaeyoung shared some photos on Instagram teasing "Lil Fantasy."
Chaeyoung will be featured in the "Dazed & Confused" Dazed Korea September 2025 issue, this makes her second time this year being featured for Dazed Korea.
Where to buy: Glimmer & Murmur versions - Sparkle version - Canvas version - Vinyl versions - Signed versions - Barnes & Noble
There is detailed information on the pre order benefits from Music Plant, With Muu, Apple Music, Soundwave and the FANS shop.
"Glimmer & Murmur version" the most usual albums packaging including 2 different versions and colors, named as "Glimmer ver." - "Murmur ver." with the usual photocards and merch + interview cards & key tags.
"Digipack version" also known as "Sparkle ver." including CD type packaging with 1 different cover (more fun inclusions)
"Canvas version" including 1 mini type book and cd merch + bookmarks, coloring photobook & colored pencils
"Vinyl version" including 2 versions: "Avocado Vinyl" version exclusive on Target & "Avocado Pit Vinyl" version exclusive on multiple different stores
UPDATE:
Singapore @Singapore Indoor Stadium - Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th, October - SOLD OUT - TWICE video message
Macao @The Venetian Arena - Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th, September - SOLD OUT - TWICE video message
Bangkok @ Impact Arena - Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th, December - LN pre-sale (SAT 30th August, 10AM) | General sale (SUN 31th August,10AM)
Special website for the lottery merch in Japan.
An "Enemy" M/V reaction was released
Jihyo posted photos from "Enemy" MV on Instagram
UPDATE:
TWICE × TOWER RECORDS Shibuya store exclusive - fans have a chance to win a signed poster
Unit/group Shorts: NaJeongMo - SaJiTzu - MiDaChae - TWICE (+1) (+2) - Relay (+1) (+2) - M/V Highlight 1
Memories of: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
Member dance challenges can be found on the TWICE Japan SNS channels or in the playlist below!
UPDATE
The movie is confirmed to release in theaters on September 10th, 2025 !
UPDATE
"Youth Making Video", little behind the scene of the filming.
Nayeon is featured in GROVE25FW's `LOVE ROVE’ as their official ambassador. She appeared stunning in recently released photos.
UPDATE:
GROVE posted more photos featuring Nayeon as their official ambassador wearing pieces of their new collection.
Visée uploaded a teaser with Tzuyu for the upcoming august release. Visée made a post with the caption if 500 answers were submitted the continuation of Tzuyu´s exclusive video would be posted.
SNS: Tzuyu Instagram post
UPDATE:
Visée uploaded a short video on Instagram promoting their new Essence Plump Balm together with a behind the scenes video with Tzuyu.
Other:
Pond's Indonesia introduced a new character designed by Jihyo. Fans can adopt a Sun Monster now on Tokopedia
Mina x SKII Japan event where fans can win an exclusive signed postcard by Mina
How do you make a Japanese crowd excited? Well sing a TWICE song of course! Which is exactly what ILLIT's Minju did during their concert.
Watch this jaw-dropping dance cover of 'This is For' by an Indonesian dance unit.
The bunnies, cuties, and smileys of SM and JYPE featuring TWICE are in the spotlight in this MBC post.
TWICE and a host of other artists are heading to Macau to perform in the 'TMElive music awards'!
WE'RE GOIN UP, UP, UP ITS TWICE'S MOMENT as they continue to climb the charts with Takedown and Strategy.
A story that almost rewrote itself as TWICE's debut track 'Like ooh-ahh' was originally meant for SM rookies Red Velvet.
Watch Mina's Boucheron vlog at the Cannes film festival.
Tzuyu is enjoying her well deserved break on a trip among her friends.
The (cute and) lovely baby plushies is back in stores!
Want to be part of a live audience witnessing TWICE and the KDH crew? Apply by August 19th: 11 AM (KST) for this one in kind opportunity!
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