TWICE is getting ready to celebrate the release of their 14th mini album, 'STRATEGY,' with exciting pop-up stores in both Korea and the U.S.!

The pop-up stores will be held in Los Angeles, USA, at COMPLEX on November 23-24, and in Seoul, South Korea, at EPIC SEOUL in The Hyundai Seoul, 5th floor in Yeongdeungpo-gu from December 4-12. On November 11, JYP Entertainment sparked excitement by releasing motion posters and images on TWICE's official SNS channels, showcasing a fun and lovely atmosphere.

This special event is in celebration of TWICE’s return with 'STRATEGY' after a 10-month break. Fans, known as ONCE, will get the chance to experience a variety of fun activities and create lasting memories. More details about the pop-up store will be shared later through TWICE's official SNS accounts.

Recently, TWICE made headlines by becoming the first K-pop group to perform on 'Amazon Music Live,' an online concert series that airs right after Thursday Night Football in the U.S. The concert will air on November 21 and will feature other big names like Jelly Roll, Big Sean, Halsey, and J Balvin.

In addition to that, TWICE will join global rock legends Coldplay as special guests for their upcoming concert in South Korea. The concerts will be held in Goyang City at the Goyang Sports Complex on April 16, 18, 19, 22, 24, and 25, 2025. TWICE will perform at all six shows, marking a major milestone as they continue to establish themselves as "stadium artists."

Lastly, TWICE's new mini album 'STRATEGY' will be officially released on December 6, featuring the title track 'Strategy (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)' with the famous American rapper. Fans can expect the album drop at 2 PM (Eastern Time, 12 AM Korea Time).

Get ready to celebrate TWICE’s return with their 'STRATEGY' album and exciting events!

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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