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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 shared Chaeyoung's mini teaser video for one of her songs "Avocado" ft. Gliiico. In the video Chaeyoung take you inside her mind and in her own little world, her lil fantasy. There were many references to Chaeyoung's drawings in the video, Chaeyoung's jetpack from the video was designed by Ibuki Sakai, which opens up and reveals her signature bunny doll. Chaeyoung shared a few of her drawings on Instagram, teasing "Lil Fantasy."
Tzuyu, Jeongyeon, Momo, Jihyo, Somi and Sana reposted Chaeyoung's "Avocado" teaser and showed their support for her on the upcoming album release. Luke Casey, the director of the "Avocado" teaser video, shared of photo of Chaeyoung on the set of "Avocado" filming.
"Lil Fantasy" track list has been shared and posted online along with the title track "Shoot" (Firecracker). The album is a full album and includes a total of 9 tracks with a 10th bonus track that is cd only (available on the digi pack) all composed and written by Chaeyoung. Fans were happy to know that Chaeyoung will finally be releasing her song "My Guitar," a song that Chaeyoung wrote and performed for TWICE's Ready To Be Tour back in 2023.
Chaeyoung will have a pre-listening event on 11th September, event notice and details have been shared online along with more information on music plant.
Chaeyoung will be on Nayoung Keem’s nofilterTV on YouTube! Fans had a chance to send in questions to ask on her Instagram story
"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) will include a 10th bonus track, only available on cd
"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
"Nemo/Polaroid version" including 3 different version set photocards. No CD or photobook included. (same concepts as Glimmer & Murmur version albums). (More details on the Fans app)
Glimmer & Murmur versions - Sparkle version - Canvas version - Vinyl versions - Platform/Nemo version - 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.
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
UPDATE
The “Run To You” poster has been unveiled! The movie will be screening at Lotte Cinemas on 10th September.
Dahyun will join the stage greetings at Lotte Cinema World Tower screening on on 5th September 2025. The detailed schedule and reservation can be found on the theatre's home page or app.
Redice Entertainment posted a clip of 'that moment, love came rushing in'.
SNS: Lee Soonwon - Yoon Seobin
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
A digital animation movie was released for the b-side "Like 1" (teaser).
The highlight medley for the "Enemy" album has been released! An "Enemy" Information video was posted. 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.
A cheering guide for "Enemy" was posted
Dahyun posted photos from the "Enemy" MV on Instagram
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
Shorts: Gift for ONCE from Nayeon - Momo - Dahyun | Changing Jeongyeon - Jihyo - Mina
UPDATE:
The full album "Enemy" has been released on Spotify and other streaming platforms!
A director's cut for the "Enemy" music video was posted!
A cheering guide for "Like 1" was posted
TWICE Japan shared a Making movie about Jihyo's direction
Val Del Prete who co-wrote and worked on other parts of "Glow" shared a gift for ONCE
Check out all the photocards for "Enemy"
250827 ENEMY Stationhead Listening Party Transcript/English Translation
To commemorate TWICE Japan 6th Album "Enemy"&TWICE's World Tour in Japan, a special event will be held at Miyashita Park and official goods will be sold
TWICE's greeting video for the 'i'm donut?' collaboration
Member dance challenges can be found on the TWICE Japan SNS channels or in the playlist below!
UPDATE:
A new date have been added to the Kaeohsiung venue due to high-demande.
Kaeohsiung @Kaohsiung National Stadium - SAT 22th & SUN 23th, November - LN pre-sale (WED 27th August, 11AM) | General sale (THU 28th August, 11AM) - TWICE's video message
Kuala Lumpur @National Hockey Stadium - SAT 25th, October - LN pre-sale (THU 18th September, 11AM) | General sale (FRI 19th September, 11AM)
TWICE thanked ONCE after their succesful concert in Fukuoka Day 1 & 2 and a video message with "I'm donut" after the concert. Check out the laburi waiting ONCE in the venue. At the Tokyo Dome, "Enemy" merch will be available with pre-sale starting on MON 1st, September !
SNS: Mina - Jeongyeon - Jihyo - Jihyo - Momo - Sana - Chaeyoung - Nayeon - Tzuyu
Chaeyoung graces the cover of Dazed Korea "Dazed & Confused" September 2025 issue. Chaeyoung is seen wearing multiple different outfits from the brand YSL. Soon after the news broke out, Chaeyung's digital covers were later released and posted on Dazed Korea's Instagram. Dazed Korea released the remaining photos of Chaeyoung, along with her short interview video.
Chaeyoung later shared some photos of her wearing one of the outfits from the shoot. Chaeyoung opens about her very first solo album (coming soon on September 12th) in her interview (full interview). This now marks Chaeyoung's second time this year being featured on the magazine!
Momo will be featured on the cover for Elle Japan´s October 2025 issue wearing Tasaki jewelry "chants".
Elle Japan made two posts on Instagram with Momo wearing various Tasaki jewelry pieces.
New photos and videos (+1) - (+2) of Jihyo promoting Milktouch's new Iconic Film Mascara & Iconic Long Mascara, coming soon! Jihyo's pictorial cut for Milktouch's new Iconic Long Mascara has been released.
UPDATE:
Milktouch posted new promotional video and photos (+1) - (+2) of Jihyo promoting the new Iconic Mascara Series that is being launched. There will be a Milktouch event, to which fans will have a chance to win Jihyo's photocards.
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!
UPDATE:
Numéro TOKYO posted a short video featuring mina alongside more photos wearing Fendi's new autumn-winter collection.
Other:
Mina's IG post for Boucheron wearing new jewellery from the Quatre collection
A chance to win tickets to Chaeyoung x CipiCipi signing event by purchasing their products was held
TWICE x Nabati (1) - (2) - (3) - (4) - (5) - (6) - (7) - (8)
During GROVE's Collection Presentation event on 29th & 30th August, their 'Love Rove' collection was displayed. The first 50 visitors who uploaded the event on their IG were given a Nayeon x GROVE mini CD keyring
Tzuyu x Pond's Philippines IG post
Jihyo will be featured on Dazed & Confused Korea Jewel&Watch 2025 magazine
TWICE's full performance @2025TIMA was uploaded on their YT channel. TIMA article photos were released
The 'TWICE : ONE IN A MILLION' Documentary will have a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes and release in theaters worldwide on 20th October which is TWICE's 10th anniversary!
The executives of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' credit TWICE for being instrumental in the film's reach and success by being involved in trailers and behind the scenes
'K-Pop Demon Hunters' co-director, Maggie Kang, shared her thoughts on TWICE's impact on the movie's campaign and spoke about the fun experiences they had while covering 'Takedown'
A new flashy visualizer for 'superstars' by Saweetie & TWICE has been uploaded to the Saweetie's YouTube channel. Saweetie also posted a Tiktok starring TWICE, featuring their song 'superstars'
Wonderland magazine interviewed TWICE post their Lollapalooza performance. TWICE shared their opinions about costumes, setlists, and about them being the first K-Pop group to headline the event.
More Lollapalooza fun with behind the scenes on Kickflip's vlog of them watching TWICE's set and a Short with Tzuyu and Corbyn Besson from Why Don't We
Even after 10 years, the unchanged sparkle. In the end, we always end up coming back to TWICE, right?
Mnet Japan will broadcast a TWICE 10th Anniversary Special
Kickflip's Amaru, Donghwa & Donghyeon did a Short, dancing to 'What is Love?'
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