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TWICE NEWS BOARD
After the announcement of a very special month celebrating their 10th anniversary and first teaser, see what will be revealed next in the upcoming week:
October 1st - Cast Photos (TWICE Original Sitcom Series)
October 2nd - Album Preview Full Version (TWICE Original Sitcom Series)
October 3rd - TWICE: Up Next - LOLLAPALOOZA Chicago 2025 Special
October 5th - All Time Hits: The Discography Stream
More info & details on the Special Album in the section below as well as events linked to TWICE's 10th anniversary! ⬇️
TWICE announced that they will release their special album "TEN: THE STORY GOES ON" on ︀︀Friday 10th October 2025, 1PM KST/0AM ET!
UPDATE:
The Soundtrack aka album tracks for "TEN: The Story Goes On" has been revealed! The list includes each member's solo songs for the "This Is For" World Tour.
TWICE wrote the lyrics for their 10th anniversary title track "ME+YOU"! Fans previously noticed 'Me + U' mentioned in the "This Is For" MV.
"Official Stills" Concept photos: Group - Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
"CAST ver." including CD type packaging with 9 different covers (members). Unlike the usual digipack versions, this includes the usual 5/45 photocards as well as a folded poster, seal sticker, character map and a full standard pre-order photocard set with poster
"EPISODE ver." is 1 type with 1/9 photocard, a 20 piece message card set and a paper topper. It also comes with a full standard pre-order photocard set and poster
"PARTY LOVELY ver." including 'Party Lovely keyring', 1 photocard, 1 polaroid, 1 NFC tag & sticker pack. This is a NEMO album - no CD or photobook included
"Vinyl ver." including 3 versions: "Target Exclusive", "TWICE Store Magic Sky" & "Lemon Spark" versions
"Mini vinyl version" - was leaked by Target when they posted the full preview early & the names of the two tracks which are included on it, one of which fans guessed during from the "This Is For" M/V (currently unavailable to buy).
Physical pre-order links: TWICE Shop - CAST ver (Target) - EPISODE ver - PARTY LOVELY ver - Vinyl ver - FANS SHOP - Music Plant KR - Blue Dream Media - Walmart - Barnes & Noble
Previously, it was announced the 10th TWICE fanmeeting will be held on Saturday 18th October 2025, 5PM KST, at Korea University Hwajeong Tiger Gymnasium.
UPDATE:
Information about the fanmeeting and the tickets having been pouring in from TWICE on socials regarding the Beyond LIVE, fanclub pre-sale & general sales periods along with a fan event guide.
Concept photos: Nayeon - Jeongyeon - Momo - Sana - Jihyo - Mina - Dahyun - Chaeyoung - Tzuyu
UPDATE:
The "ONE IN A MILL1ON" documentary's Main Trailer was released!
The official release schedule for the documentary was revealed for several countries. A special poster was also released, showcasing our most beautiful TWICE.
CGV FanSupport posted TWICEs opening greeting video where they invited ONCE to watch the documentary on Oct 20th. Grab your own special edition photocard set by watching the movie first at CGV GOGO!
We will do a little week by week retrospective on TWICE debut with "The Story Begins" from 10 years ago to celebrate the occasion, giving a bit of nostalgia moment to the ONCE before they knew their fandom name and discover how was their debut for all the more recent ONCE!
Starting next week!
Chaeyoung's "Lil Fantasy vol.1" debuts #4 on the Global Top Albums Chart and debuts #7 on the USA Top Album Chart this week!
Some behind the scenes photos of Chaeyoung filming the "Shoot" (Firecracker) music video.
There are translations to the messages on Chaeyoung's interview cards (included in the album) from the members.
The creator of Chaeyoung's cake from the "Shoot" music video posted their work on Instagram.
"Lil Fantasy" official online merch is now available on the Fans shop.
UPDATE:
Chaeyoung's solo debut album debuts at #38 on Billboard 200! The members share their thoughts and sweet messages for Chaeyoung for her solo debut.
Pick up a copy of "Lil Fantasy" vol.1 Sparkle version (digipack) CD from Newbury Comics and get a signed postcard with purchase from Chaeyoung. Check out the CD only exclusive 10th track "Lonely Doll Waltz" (unofficial).
Chaeyoung's "Lil Fantasy" official merch is available for purchase on the FANS SHOP until 30th September 23:59 KST. Sneek peak photo details of the merch is included.
The creator of Chaeyoung's key necklace shared up-close photos and videos of how he made it to his Instagram.
The nail artist @seoulthenailworker shared photos of the nails Chaeyoung wore in her "Shoot" music video. She also previously shared various of different nail styles Chaeyoung wore throughout her solo debut along with her Dazed Korea shoot earlier this month, all nail designs made by her.
Chaeyoung wraps up the remaining of her solo promotions and held three fansign events with fans to celebrate her very first solo album! Fans shared various photos of Chaeyoung on socials during the Music Planet (D1), Music Korea (D2) and Blue Dream Media (D3) fansigns.
(Editor's note: I wanted to share a few of my favorite photos from her fansigns) crs to: red point - TREE[9] (+2) - (+3) - ZHE)
TWICE YouTube: "SHOOT (Firecracker)" M/V Reaction with TWICE - Dance Practice Behind - Pre-listening Event Recap - "Girl" Live Clip - [TW-DAY☀️] #14 - "Avocado" (feat Gliiico) M/V Behind
UPDATE:
Chaeyoung's "Shoot" (Firecracker) music video behind video and solo debut promotions video were posted, along with the [TW-DAY☀️] #15 and [TW-DAY☀️] #16. During promotions, Chaeyoung filmed a workout challenge video with Jihyo.
You can now find all the music shows for SHOOT (Firecracker) in the solos page of the website!
Billboard - Chaeyoung talks "Lil Fantasy vol.1" solo debut & TWICE's 10th anniversary
Chaeyoung's Teen Vogue interview clip
More fanart from fans (+1)
Luke Casey M/V director's Instagram post
UPDATE:
Nayeon shared on Bubble a picture of herself with all the birthday message notes she had received from ONCE. She also shared a few pictures on Bubble of her celebrating the day with various cakes.
The rumoured acting debut of TWICE's resident prankster queen is all but confirmed (by JYPE) for a spin-off film of the series 'New Recruit', where she reportedly plays the role of a military nurse officer.
Filming begins later this year and Jeongyeon has calmed all of her stans down by denying the possibility of a romantic scene involving her.
[Editor's note: If it's another prank I will explode :)]
UPDATE:
Kuala Lumpur @National Hockey Stadium - SAT 25th, October - General sale (FRI 19th September, 11AM)
Hong Kong @Kai Tak Stadium - SAT 6th & SUN 7th, December - General sale (FRI 19th September, 12PM)
Hong Kong pre-sales were sold under 5 minutes and TWICE will be the second female act and first female K-pop to hold a concert there. Following the enthusiasm an additional date was added on December 7th, 2025; Ticket openned on September 19th.
LiveNation Malaysia posted some game "ONCE word search" , "Yes or Yes?" & "ONCE Bingo" on their IG.
Before the show started for their first concert in China, merch preview was available and TWICE teased ONCE with pictures. After the concerts TWICE posted their photos with the public for Day 1 and Day 2 with backstage photos.
SNS: Makeup artist _choiminseok /w Chaeyoung - Jeongyeon - Momo - Nayeon - Jihyo - Mina
Momo attended the Onitsuka Tiger fashion week event that took place on 24th September. She appeared wearing part of the new Spring/Summer '26 collection from Onitsuka Tiger.
SNS: Momo IG posts (+1) (+2) (+3) (+4) - Onitsuka Tiger (1) - Baifern - Kattie
Photos: Getty images (+1) (+2) - Airport ELLE JP - Photo wall Elle JP - Vogue JP - Fansite (1)
Videos: ELLE KR - eyesmagazine (1) - Madame FIGARO - Cosmopolitan KR - Noblesse Korea - fastpaper - L'Officiel MY - L'Officiel SG - ELLE JP - Vogue KR
Check out the full thread of media by DefenceMomo!
Mina attended the SK-II 's meet & greet event in Hong Kong on 29th September, which had been earlier postponed due to a typhoon.
She appeared in an elegant white dress that captivated the crowd and media.
Photos: checkguidehk - hk.kpop.page
Videos: hk.kpop.page - Cosmopolitan HK - zipmagazine - INNER - shesters - hashtag_legend - checkguidehk - girlstyle.mag - she.com
UPDATE
Dahyun's movie "Run To You" will be available in SM Cinemas Worldwide starting October 8. Video of the crew for Viewers Choice Philippines.
Dahyun dance challenge with the soloist's Seobin debut with "Strawberry Candy". Dahyun shared that she watched the movie in theatre herself.
UPDATE
Sejeong liked and commented Jihyo's IG post. More pictures of the duo and Tiktok from johnkarlcapus of Jihyo.
Jihyo showed up at the Demna's Gucci collection pop-up store at Cheongdam on her Instagram.
Media: dailyfashionnews - fastpaper - DAZED Korea
UPDATE
Video Interview with Mezamashi TV! NE:AR's post of Sana
Other:
Sana announced the Prada Spring/Summer show with an IG post
Mina's IG post with brand Fendi
Chaeyoung's IG post for Women's Summer '26 with YSL
New Jihyo x Milktouch promotional pictures
Momo x AMAFFI picture promotion
Sana x YSL promotional video
2 Tzuyu x POND'S promotional video
UPDATE:
"Blink" is out now on streaming sites, make sure to check out the music video!
Corbyn talked about loving Tzuyu's voice in abouTzu and wanting to work with her on the track.
Tzuyu is credited as a writer for the lyrics!
Media: Trailer - YouTube audio - Spotify - Alt cover - Billboard behind the scenes
SNS: Corbyn Besson - Martin Myaka - Anupam Tripathi
UPDATE:
NaMoSaJiChae's appearance on 'Human Observation Variety Monitoring' aired on 25th September with the quintet surprising fans at cafes and stores as well as Nayeon catching the remaining members off-guard.
Dahyun sharing her working on a personal painting
Japan's holy trinity filmed a dance challenge with Yuto Adachi
Vocal coach Katie Riggs teamed up with Tzuyu and took to instagram to share the news
I-dle's Miyeon posted photos with Sana on her Bubble
NMIXX's Jiwoo, Sullyoon and Haewon "I Can't Stop Me" dance challenge on Esquire Korea
Japanese survey among high school girls shows TWICE second as group they would want to join
Laburi's Chocolate releasing on September 29th by Bandai Candy
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