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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."
UPDATE:
JYPE posted the "Lil Fantasy" Timetable, along with Chaeyoung's behind the fantasy video, where Chaeyoung shares behind the scenes footage of how she worked on her album!
"Lil Fantasy" online cover outfit details from the brand @yur4h and styled by @yeajichoi_.
"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. New "Downpour Vinyl" version added, Twice Store exclusive
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.
Chaeyoung will be on Nayoung Keem’s nofilterTV on YouTube! Fans had a chance to send in questions to ask on her Instagram Story.
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.
UPDATE
The main trailer of "Run To You", with Dahyun starring as one of the 3 main roles for her first movie, is available! (no english subbing yet). With the inserts revealing part of the synopsis as follow:
A media screening event and press conference is scheduled at the start of September with a chance to win an invite and see Dahyun as one of the cast attendees!
Another video trailer with voice comment and a short from one of the main role Lee ShinYoung is revealing a bit more of the plot is available (no eng subs).
You may want to skip that video if you want to watch the movie without any spoiler, but can you resist to see all those pictures of the movie for the press, that showcase Dahyun and the cast in different situations of the movie. JYPE is also sharing a few moment pictures of scenery of the movie with the rising actress.
SNS: Ha Seokjin
An "Enemy" M/V reaction was released
Jihyo posted photos from "Enemy" MV on Instagram
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
UPDATE:
A digital animation movie was released for the b-side "Like 1" (teaser). The song was composed by Taka and Toru from ONE OK ROCK with lyrics written by Jihyo.
The highlight medley for the "Enemy" album has been released! An "Enemy" Information video was posted with short preview clips of the making movies included in the Limited A album version. Check out the 3D preview of the albums.
A limited collaboration donut set between TWICE and the popular fresh donut specialty store "I'm donut?" will be released with 4 types of doughnuts/2 sets inspired by "Enemy" available to order (Japan only at "I'm donut?" stores).
A portion of the profits from the collaboration sets will be donated to charity to encourage others.
TWICE will appear on Stationhead for a listening party on 27th August, 9PM JST
A cheering guide for "Enemy" was posted
Dahyun posted photos from the "Enemy" MV on Instagram
Shorts: Gift for ONCE from Nayeon - Momo - Dahyun | Changing Jeongyeon - Jihyo - Mina
Member dance challenges can be found on the TWICE Japan SNS channels or in the playlist below!
UPDATE:
Kaeohsiung @Kaohsiung National Stadium - SAT 22th, November - LN pre-sale (WED 27th August, 11AM) | General sale (THU 28th August, 11AM) - TWICE's video message
TWICE Japan leg started with Aichi, posting a picture before the show on day 1 & day 2. After each shows TWICE took a photo with the crowd of lucky ONCE and gifted everyone with additional pictures: day 1 & day 2. Don't forget to check TWICE's Instagram account as they posted messages alongside photos of them in their stage outfits!
Live Nation Malaysia posted a teasing video linked to TWICE.
Mina will be on the cover of October issue's "Numéro TOKYO". Wearing Fendi's autumn-winter collection in the photoshoot that will be on the pages of the magazine on sale August 28th!
New photos and videos (+1) - (+2) of Jihyo promoting Milktouch's new Iconic Film Mascara & Iconic Long Mascara, soon coming soon! Jihyo's pictorial cut for Milktouch's new Iconic Long Mascara has been released.
GROVE posted more photos featuring Nayeon as their official ambassador wearing pieces of their new collection.
UPDATE:
Nayeon appears charming in GROVE's newly posted clip following the previous photoshoot. She uploaded serveral photos from the photoshoot on her IG (1) - (2).
Asia's favorite girl group TWICE made their appearance on the TMElive International Music Awards performing a few of their iconic songs and entertaining the local crowd as if it was a TWICE concert.
Tzuyu flexed her Cantonese when the girls received the 'Most Influential International Group of the Year' award and Dahyun later thanked ONCEs on bubble for our love and support.
The man himself JYP posted a backstage picture including the girls and another JYPE group from the awards while the members took to their Insta, giving us close ups of their stunning fits: (1) - (2) - (3) - (4) - (5)
Jeongyeon & Jihyo appeared on the show 'K-Pop: The Next Chapter' which broadcasted on Arirang TV, along with other guests including Lee Jaemyoung, the South Korean president and Maggie Kang, director of 'Kpop Demon Hunters'.
They talked about the present and future of K-pop, the relatable parts of the KDH movie and also sang part of 'Takedown'.
Fans had the chance to appear on the program.
Jeongyeon posted on her story with Jihyo ahead of the show's recording.
Press photos - Preview - Uncut version - English version - TWICE cut (+1)
Brazilian ONCEs are you ready for the ride? Cause HIT! magazine dropped their 28th printed version featuring a "This is For" concept photoshoot.
Check out Elkie's photos of her vacation with Tzuyu in Japan! (No, they did not kiss this time)
Attention Japanese ONCEs! The queens of our hearts want to meet your friends & family so drop a comment here to potentially surprise your close ones.
Remember when Nayeon turned a festival into her personal concert? Watch her vlog to relive the memories of the Beer Rock festival!
TWICEpalooza was an iconic, a one in a million, breakthrough performance for our girls on the global stage. So enjoy this MoSaJi vlog on their special day!
We all know TWICE isn't afraid to sing live vocals, but how do they stay on key? Through the best in-ear monitors of course, such as the custom Soundcat IEM our bunny Nayeon wears.
Was this TWICEs strategy all along?! Just when we think they can't go up no more, they go and achieve a career high peak on the Billboard hot 100 and Spotify US charts!
Kyujin of NMIXX indeed tuuurnt it up with her perfect "This is For" cover.
One time for all my WNBA ladies! Everyone cheered as they played "This is For" during a pause in play.
Want to be part of the most embarrassing video call moments in k-pop? Well you're in luck, as the "This Is For" event will happen in September!
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