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Leading up to the album release, Chaeyoung had a Pre-listening event where a few lucky fans had the chance to hear the album and watch the "Shoot (Firecracker)" music video for the very first time in person. Chaeyoung attended on the very last day, along with her mother and grandparents as well. Chaeyoung's grandmother shared a special message congratulating her on her first full album! The building where the event was held was filled with Chaeyoung's drawings and "Lil Fantasy" inspired decorations surrounding each room. One shirt (designed by Chaeyoung) was given out to fans, there were three to choose from.
SNS: Chaeyoung's IG Story - JYPETWICE
Media: HIP - Fastpaper (+1) - Front A Magazine - Pinpage - Genie Music (+1) - Celeb Fashion Magazine - Y Magazine (+1) - Daily Fashion News - HIP
Nayeon reposted Chaeyoung's concept photo to her story & Jeongyeon posed with Chaeyoung's "Lil Fantasy" band aid merch. Jihyo reposted Chaeyoung's album sneak peek and says she can't wait until the 12th. Dahyun also shared Chaeyoung's "Avocado" video to her story, sharing her support.
Luke Casey shares in an interview how he and Chaeyoung worked together and shared ideas for "Avocado". Full thread of the making of the "Avocado" mv, which includes the process of creating "Avocado" and behind the scenes photos and videos from the set.
Chaeyoung opens up on Bubble about how long it took to make "Lil Fantasy", she also shares the meaning behind each song. (full thread).
The "Lil Fantasy" concept photos have been revealed, along with the full album preview! Glimmer & Murmur | Canvas | Digi pack | Platform. The sneak peek of the tracks is finally here! The first music video teaser for Shoot (Firecracker) has been released!
UPDATE:
"Lil Fantasy" is out now and is available on all streaming platforms! More references of Chaeyoung's drawings are included in the "Shoot" music video. Jihyo, Jeongyeon, Tzuyu, Momo, and Mina all reposted Chaeyoung's "Shoot (Firecracker)" music video congratulating her. Nayeon commented on one of Chaeyoung's post showing her love and support. Nayeon shares on Bubble her favorite "Lil Fantasy" tracks.
Yves and Yunjin (Lesserafim) both shared their support for Chaeyoung following the album release. Gliiico reposted Chaeyoung's "Shoot" music video stating the production team behind the music video. On the day of the album release, Chaeyoung had a listening party event on Sationhead, where each day she went live and talked with fans about her album, more dates were added later.
The full previews of the "Lil Fantasy" vinyls have been revealed. Some translations from one of Chaeyoung's interviews, where she shares her thoughts on her first album. (1) - (2). "Lil Fantasy" album scans (canvas version) by @njmsjmdct2.
Chaeyoung started her music show promotion on the day of release. On the first day of promotion @KBS Music Bank, Dahyun and Momo came to support Chaeyoung for her solo debut. The next day @Music Core, a coffee truck was on-site for fans with avocado-shaped cookie, strawberry cream latte etc. On this second day, more members came to cheer on her, with Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Sana, Jihyo, Mina and her friend Somi. The 8 members were there to support Chaeyoung during her promotion, with Tzuyu coming for Inkigayo for "Shoot (Firecracker)" last day of promotion! Cheyoung shared pictures with them on IG, thankful messages and more on Bubble.
Due to packed schedule, her music show promotion cycle is finished as TWICE flew to conclude their Japan leg World Tour "This is For" at the Tokyo Dome on September 16th and 17th. Find more about Chaeyoung's promotion for "Lil Fantasy" in the article below!
ONCE's can start to learn the "Shoot" fanchants with the cheering guide video, there is a "Lil Fantasy' playlist video with all the album songs! Join Chaeyoung as she gives her commentary on the "Shoot" & "Avocado" music videos! The "Shoot (Firecracker)" choreography video has been released!
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)
250912 KBS Music Bank
Video: Interview - Shoot (Firecracker) [Stage - K-Choreo 8K - FaceCam - Stage w/subs]
SNS/Shorts: Message /w Momo & Dahyun -
250913 MBC Show Music Core
Video: Interview (unofficial clip) - Shoot (Firecracker) [Stage - FullCam - Vert. FanCam - Close-up Cam]
SNS: Message /w members & friend
250914 SBS Inkigayo
Video: Interview (unofficial clip) - Shoot (Firecracker) [Stage - FullCam - Vert. FanCam - FaceCam]
SNS: pre-show pics - Message /w Tzuyu - Tzuyu - Chaeyoung - Yeajichoi - Shoot w/ Dayoung - Body w/ Dayoung
Photo: Backstage - On-Site Sbsnoriter (thread)
with Chaeyoung
Chaeyoung appeared on Nayoung Keem’s nofilterTV on YouTube! Fans had a chance to send in questions to ask on her Instagram story. (Full video translations)
Prev: Chaeyoung (2) - n.d.t. sound - Gliiico (2) - Luke Casey
Chaeyoung's Instagram story (+1) (+2) (+3) (+4) - post (+1)
Other: Jeongyeon - Tzuyu - Choi Minseok (+1) (+2) - Gliiico - Seoulthenailworker (+1) - (+2) - Creative Director - Jeon Somi - Kona Rose Jackson
2025.09.23 Musicplant KR Video call event & fan sign event notice
2025.09.24 Music Korea Video call event & fan sign event notice
Grammy - Chaeyoung's solo debut joins Sepetember's must hear albums for the Grammys
Rolling Stones - TWICE’s Chaeyoung on Going Solo and Getting Real: ‘This Is the Real Me’
Wonderland - CHAEYOUNG (RE)INTRODUCES HERSELF
NME - TWICE’s Chaeyoung drops debut solo album ‘Lil Fantasy Vol. 1’
Melon Music Story exclusive photos
Album review by OhMyNews journalist
Glimmer & Murmur versions - Sparkle version - Canvas version - Vinyl versions - Platform/Nemo version - Signed versions - Barnes & Noble
There is detailed information on the store benefits from Music Plant, With Muu, Apple Music, Soundwave - FANS shop - Kpop Planet.
UPDATE
The trailer finally has a version with subs from the channel EonTalk!
For the release, multiple shorts and mini-interview were posted on different brand account, from the distributor Redice Entertainment to magazines like Singles, solo or with cast members, more in the "Promo" section bellow.
Promo: the edit - redice_ent - dailyfashion - izitmag - dailyfashion - fastpaper - reviews - redice_ent
For the movie promotion, Dahyun appeared as guest on multiple medias:
During "Lee Enji's Gayo Plaza", Director Lee praised Dahyun's passion and work ethic, with the track and field training the cast had to go through while she was busy with her schedule.
In Ha Seokjin's Youtube video, you will find snippet of the filming and promo of "Run To You" with the cast. Promo that went through a stage greeting for the premiere of the movie with Dahyun and the cast taking poses for the public.
Cast members shared more photos together, with Kim-Euni, Im Sohyun, Han Siayang, Yoon Seobin and sprinting coach of the actors.
UPDATE
The movie will be release on DVD! With a preorder for a FullSlip Limited Edition starting on September 12th! Including different versions & inclusions like photobook, photocards etc.
UPDATE:
Both date at Kaeohsiung venue are sold out!
Kuala Lumpur @National Hockey Stadium - SAT 25th, October - LN pre-sale (THU 18th September, 11AM) | General sale (FRI 19th September, 11AM)
Hong Kong @Kai Tak Stadium - SAT 6th, December - LN pre-sale (THU 18th September, 12PM) | General sale (FRI 19th September, 12PM)
The live viewing for the second day concert at Tokyo Dome Lemino in Japan will start at 18:30 on September, 17th with the sales for it open until Tuesday 16th at 12:00! Due to a large numbers of visitors, Miyashita Park, an entertainment and shopping complex near the venue, the event with TWICE will be moved at the Tokyo Dome City LaQua Garden Stage Vision for both days of the concerts.
UPDATE:
The 4 members Jeongyeon, Mina, Dahyun and Tzuyu went on filming a trip to Hakone on Enemy's day of release.
On September 22nd, TWICE will appear on the talk-variety show "Shabekuri 007" at 9PM, check the teaser !
Momo took part of a photoshoot with Miu Miu brand in collaboration with the magazine Elle Japan for the fall/winter collection.
Alongside that, a pop-up store "Miu Miu Atheneum" is open to showcase this season's new pieces, like the bag Momo shared on her IG.
Jihyo for Milktouch's Iconic Film Mascara Series
Photos: (+1) - (+2) - (+3) - (+4) - (+5) - (+6) - (+7) - (+8)
Videos: (+1) - (+2) - (+3) - (+4)
UPDATE:
Jihyo appeared at the Milktouch Iconic Wonderland Pop-up event in Shibuya, Japan to promote their 'Iconic Film Mascara'.
Photos: Press - Oricon - voisjp - Kstyle (+1) (+2) - Modelpress
Other:
Dahyun's IG post for OIC OIOI Collection
Sana's IG post for Alo
Momo's IG post for Elle
Momo will attend the Milan Fashion Week for Woman's Spring Summer 2026 Collection on 25th of September.
Tzuyu x Ponds IG post
seoulthenailworker's IG Post for Chaeyoung's nail art
Don't miss your chance to grab limited edition Nayeon photocards by purchasing Eyestar products!
Grove posted more photos of Nayeon from their 25FW Campaign's photoshoot.
Following some shorts that felt illegal, it was announced on Instagram that Corbyn Besson, of group 'Why Don't We?', will collaborate with Tzuyu on his new digital single, "Blink". The track will be released on 26th September 2025.
The two were spotted filming at Konkuk University in Seoul, potentially for the music video. Corbyn took over the mtv Instagram stories and posted a video with Tzuyu. Unfortunately his phone died on set but he gave a shout out to Tzuyu and her team as well as confirming the video will release with the track.
Media: Preview clip with Tzuyu (+1) - IG story with Tzuyu - Audio Preview
SNS: Corbyn Besson IG - Max Pham IG - Lordmyaka IG
5 4 3 2 1 Touchdown! Our smart teudoongie members will take on fellow JYPE artists on 'The Game Caterers' on a future date.
"Step fiveeee, release the MV, let views reach a hundred milli" said TWICE as their 14th mini album TT 'Strategy', is feeling all our attention on it.
15 years of craziness, self-love lessons and powerful vocals at JYP as Nayeon celebrates her anniversary since joining the agency.
Public enemy no.1 Candybong under the spotlight yet again as they were noticed by LeSserafim's members during their concert in San Francisco.
Superstar in Madrid? No, it's not Ronaldo or Mbappe, but a new TWICE SSJYP package with brand new PCs available only at exclusive sites from September 28th to 30th.
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