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DISPATCH reported that Wanna One’s Daniel Kang and TWICE’s Jihyo are dating. It was reported that Jihyo drove to Daniel Kang’s home and also another time when a TWICE member dropped her off at his home. Daniel Kang’s agency KONNECT Entertainment has confirmed the two Read More …
There has been a lot of media build-up of who will top the weekly Oricon charts between SKE48 and TWICE for July 22-28, 2019. Many wondered if TWICE, who is very popular in Japan, could end SKE48’s consecutive #1 streak on the Oricon Single Read More …
TWICE’s Mina will not be taking part in the group’s “TWICELIGHTS” world tour. According to a statement from JYP Entertainment that was released: Mina is currently struggling with sudden extreme anxiety and insecurity toward performing on stage. She is consulting with several medical professionals to Read More …
It’s going to be a sales battle on the Oricon Charts as both SKE48 and TWICE will be releasing a single on the same day. SKE48 has 20 consecutive singles take the Oricon Weekly Charts at #1, but TWICE who is red hot in Japan Read More …
On April 30th, Sana posted a message on the final day of the Heisei Era on TWICE’s Instagram. Sana wrote in Japanese, “I was born in Heisei and it is sad to see Heisei ending but I thank Heisei! On the last day of Heisei, Read More …
When it comes to album sales in South Korea, it’s been a battle between TWICE, BLACKPINK and IZ*ONE. For 2018 albums, IZ*ONE’s “COLOR*IZ” is the best selling album with 154,943 sold (as of April 28, 2019), BLACKPINK’s “Square Up” is second with 152,688 copies sold Read More …
TWICE’s Japan tour “TWICE DOME TOUR 2019 “# Dreamday” will be kicking off on March 20th and all five dome tours announced, all tickets sold out within a minute. It was announced on March 30th, their Tokyo Dome performance will be delivered as a multi-angle Read More …
Dispatch’s Maknae Line Christmas Party with IZ*ONE’s Jang Wonyoung, Red Velvet’s Yeri, Gfriend’s Umji, Momoland’s Nancy, TWICE’s Chaeyoung and Oh My Girl’s Arin was streamed on VLIVE. You can watch the video with English subtitles here:
The Korean Business Research Institute November brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members from October 16-November 17. BLACKPINK’s JENNIE took the #1 spot thanks to keywords relating to her new variety show “Village Survival, the Eight”, “SOLO” and YouTube”. JENNIE’s “SOLO” music video Read More …
IZ*ONE took #1 on M Countdown and became the fastest group in the show’s history to get a win. The group achieved their win in 11 days, the previous record held by BLACKPINK who did it in 13 days. Their points have led the group Read More …
TWICE’s highly anticipated “YES or YES” music video was uploaded on YouTube and in 5 hours, the music video has surpassed 7 million views. One of the most successful Korean female pop group, when it comes to first week album sales, their 6th mini album Read More …
IZ*ONE made their first public performance as a group at Jamsil Baseball Stadium for the Doosan Bears vs. LG Twins baseball game. And while the group were watching the baseball game and grabbing a bite to eat, fans focused their cameras on IZ*ONE when TWICE’s Read More …
TWICE is currently the top girl’s group in Asia and with their first Japanese album “BDZ” set for release on September 12th, a TWICE「Be as ONE」Document Video was released on YouTube. Meanwhile, their “1St ARENA TOUR TWICE 2018 ‘BDZ’” will begin on September 29th: 09/29（土） Read More …
TWICE’s first album in Japan “BDZ” will be released on September 12, 2018. And the group’s music video for “BDZ” was uploaded on YouTube. Check it out!
TWICE’s music video for “I WANT YOU BACK” was released on YouTube and the music video has already surpassed 1.5 million views. The song will be released digitally on June 15th. The theme song for the film “Sensei Kunshu” (Sensei Monarch), the song is a Read More …