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Can someone please tell me whether she is wearing tint lenses or they are her natural eye color?
There seems to be a slight blue tint to the photo image, or am I wrong? If they are natural, she has slightly lighter eye colors than your typical Koreans have, I think.
She is pretty.
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From what I'm seeing, Warner will probably promote Twice from time to time, in order to not let the general public forget about the group and don't overexpose the girls (basing from my experience, if you promote your group too much in a short space of time you'll attract more hate than curiosity from the public). Also, I think that JYP is taking the Japan debut with a LOT of care. Maybe they'll use those 4 months to teach the girls the japanese language (critical for girlgroups in Japan, as we saw from KARA), Japan's culture, how to behave on variety programs and film the MVs. If we take that in consideration, maybe 4 months are not exaggeration from JYP's side. I sincerely think that Twice is a group formed right from the start taking the Japanese market in consideration, because there isn't a better reason to put 3 Japanese members on the group main line, so the company is doing everything that it can in order to Twice conquest the heart of the Japanese public.
Considering that the actual Japanese market is way too different and harder to enter than 8 years ago (when Hallyu wave was strong and to debut in Japan you just needed to take a plane from Seoul to Tokyo), I think that JYP is right in being very conservative about preparing the group.
EDIT: Sorry for my 'Engrish', it has been a long time since I last wrote in anything in English xD
Thanks for the insightful comments and info that I didin't know.
I'm super excited for their JP debut, glad they are on Warner Music... If they were signed with Sony Music none of us would be able to watch the PVs on their youtube page without using a vpn or live Japan...
Sent from my LG-H811 using OneHallyu mobile app
That's why none of Nakashima Mika's MV's are on Youtubev. Bastards! There were a lot on YT years ago but all disappeared.
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Having 3 native speakers is definitely going to help with that.
I agree, it is a tremendous advantage. But, all the members of Kara learned and willingness to speak in Japanese that got them to be loved by the general public in Japan, I think. I hope all of Twice learn and show their willingness to speak in Japanese. It will be a real boon.
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For some, KK sounds very upbeat and it sure is energetic and uplifting. But at the same time underneath that, the chords are making it seem very emotionally loaded. Like there's an underlying melancholy in it and you can hear it even more in the last chorus by Jihyo's adlibs.
I dunno why I felt weird hearing the song and in the MV seeing them being so happy and cheerful in the beginning. But as the MV progresses to the storybook, just hearing the instrumental go on in the background, the girls are running down the stairs, the filter changes and in the bridge you could really start to feel it. It's like I could finally understand what I'm supposed to feel. The music makes so much sense with the MV.
Just wanted to put this out, I dunno why I just felt kind of emotional listening to the song and watching the MV.
Yes, this. I've also seen other people say this after a few listens. And I get it too. It took me a few relistens to get that nostalgic melancholic emotion. I've read many Koreans have been getting it too as well.
I've also mentioned a few times in different threads. The chord progression definitely has a subtle hint of wistful nostalgia and melancholy. You don't feel it at first if you don't pay attention due to the song being a fast cheerful beat song. But, below is a piano cover by a person who plays it bit slower and you can clearly hear the mood of the song. Yeah, it definitely has major minor chord changes that convey certain nostalgic mood.
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Few higher quality scans of Twicezine



This girl is absolutely gorgeous.
And I agree with the person who wrote on the Reddit Twice subreddit, I think Mina will be huge in Japan in a few years. I could see her being one of the biggest stars in Japan, maybe even in films and dramas. You could say she may not know acting. But, if you saw her on "Hit the Stage" with Momo, Mina was absolute stellar on that performance. Just watch her facial expression. I was 100% impressed.
I will be honest with you guys, she has the aura of an actress, not an idol star. I don't know what some of you may think but she has that special air about her that will make the Japanese men go crazy. One thing though is that I think she likes to perform on stage a lot.
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At this rate, I think JYP have really outdone themselves. If Twice can get their new single to be another mega hit like "TT", I think it will really solidify the group as a new GG juggernaut. They will have themselves established as the biggest group of the 4th Gen KPop girl groups. It's like a phenomena that will self perpetuate because everyone in Korea will be listening and singing this song. They will prove themselves as the new NGG.
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Are you Korean? Just wondering.
No, but I know Korea.
The song is very friendly to a wide range of age group, from elementary kids to the older aged listeners. It's a lively and fun song with easy to digest melody line. Blackpink's song such as "Whistle" is an awesome hip hop song but is NOT universally appetizing to the vast swath of Korean public.
This song will be played everywhere from street shops along major retail strips to those tourist buses that ferry older grandmas and ajumma's to country side destinations.
What's interesting is that the song's melody line (not the lyrics) has a hint of a wistful and nostalgic feelings (major and minor chords). I can see this song to be very popular to young adults and even the uncle fans as well; who may think about their innocent younger days. It helps that Twice is from JYP. It will be a hit.
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double post error.
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Hey, just dropped into say that the new single is good. It's very catch and also public friendly. Some of you international fans think that it's a bit generic. But, trust me, it's will be played everywhere in Korea. I think this is another mega hit for Twice.
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모êµì–´ 배우기 - 트갤 펌




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPDB7_hf0dY





shared by: puritymina0324
source & credit: Momo DC Gall
Tbh, I don't know what It is but according to Google translate, It's about learning the native language(that suppose to be Korean lol).
I'm just sharing

It's actually a funny fanmade (humor) instruction on Momo's use of Korean language.
"모êµì–´" is a word play on "Native Language" which is also "모êµì–´" but "모" is used due to Momo's name is also "모모" in Korean.
So, they made a "made up" language instruction on how to speak "mogukeu" (Momo language). The first portion (this) is on how to pronounce the language. It says in the last portion the next release will show how to do exclamation and gesture in Momo language. ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹
This all came about, I think, due to how Momo mentioned something about her speaking three languages (Japanese, Korean, and Momo language) (yeah, I know) on one of her Vlive video with Jeonyeon.
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K.A.R.D - Don`t Recall M/V Theory
This is actually quite an astute analysis.
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Probably the building is not on the first line as we passed by this metro station twice there, but I don't remember the similar building. Most likely it on side small streets is. Next time I will try to find him there :-)It by the way absolutely near K-Pop Star Road.
It is on a side street.
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Hello, welcome!!! Feel free to post. 1M is my favorite B-side too (on Ah Yeah EP)

Solji will sing SG Wannabe's As We Live on Immortal Songs. The episode is a "2016 7 Divas" special.
This one is a tough group. Hope Solji does well.
Ok, that was actually pretty good.
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From her brother Tae Hwan's IG

Despite having a busy schedule now, Hani still spends her time visiting and meeting her brother.
Tae Hwan is studying at Sungkyunkwan University (majoring in architecture) after his discharge from the military early this year. This is his project in university which he designed a model house for his sister Hani whose job is a singer/celebrity.
Such a sweet brother/sister relationship



That's good. Sungkyunkwan is a great school. Looks like he is a smart guy. The school is sponsored by the Samsung Foundation.
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Didn't realize it was subtitled before writing all that translation. Eh, it's good enough on the MV so, taking mine off.
MV is very well done by the way.
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kpopmart vs yesasia if i'm gonna preorder? can anyone give some insight
I've ordered from both of them previously. Yesasia was a while ago and Kpopmart was recently for EXID's Ah Yeah CD. Both are fine with their shippings and whatnot, no issues there.
I think Kpopmart has cheaper price for the disc but slightly higher shipping cost and Yesasia has higher CD price but lower shipping. So, the overall cost is a somewhat a wash maybe.
One thing is that I think Kpopmart shipping is slightly fasters; they ship from Korea.
I've heard yeasia shipping is slow. I remember they use to be really good several years ago but who knows. I think Yesasia ships from China.
I like Kpopmart now cause they ship from Korea.
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EXID’s Hani Hilariously Reveals How She Keeps Track of Her Manager’s Mistakes

On April 21’s episode of “The Gifted,†EXID member Hani says she’s more than a bit obsessed with noting things down.
“I record my weight in the morning and evening,†she says. “Also everything that I eat each day.â€

“I also write down the mistakes that my manager makes,†Hani adds. She then takes out her phone and reads off some of the notes she’s made. “March 22: he was ten minutes late. March 23: he did not give me any time to eat again.â€

She then reads off her very formal-sounding note which says, “March 16: as he did not inform me in advance to change into regular clothes, I attended a meeting for a drama wearing a tracksuit.†The hosts naturally burst out laughing in response.

Oh boy, she is hilarious.
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yay! now we have 3 badge keepers (Zhiyann, Geassu, Jingshin) and 3 supporters (awan_nano, cookee89, ksxtryker) for JiNi award!
thank you everyone~
so. which badge do you guys wanna choose?

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I can't keep but I like #5 and #6.
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Hang on, I just started reading the remainder of the posts...
BUT NEVER MIND BECAUSE OHHANA HAS JUST BEEN BANNED...
I just spent one hour of my life trying to resolve something that was ultimately solved with a ban.
And now that he's gone, I just read the post by Frey112
So basically, I've been trying to
kiss this guys' assdefuse the situation for the past one hour, when in reality he was being in the wrong and I was wasting my time... sweet...Moral of this story? Post your info all you want. You're more than welcome to. But if you can't take anything as if not being attacked, then stay away from the internet...
Also, saying shit like "Read what I wrote" and "You don't understand me", or stuff like "get off this thread" and "see ya" are all very indirect ways of saying "fuck you".
brb, gonna go get some chocolate because NOW I'M SALTY...
Just gave you a vote up.

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HOLY FUCKING HORSESHIT!!!!!

Hmmm.. RPG7, that's not something to trifle with... I see that she is going hardcore with her weapon of choice.
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Guys, we need two people to quote on Awards Request Thread to add "Ahn sisters" badge to the queue. This is the link:
http://onehallyu.com/topic/57353-read-op-first-otpsub-unitcompany-custom-awards-request-thread/
You have to quote to my request on the page 106 and you write that you're going to keep the award. That's all!

I am not so familiar with these award things. Do I need to quote you there? My name is already on the list you wrote there. Please let me know. I can help if needed.
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Guys, I need to know how many people are going to get "Ahn sisters" badge when they have the opportunity. The list at the moment is like this:
List of the 6 People Getting the Award:
1. JiyeonStripVid.mp3 (Will keep the award)2. LalaDreams (Will keep the award) (That's me
)3. (Will keep the award)4.5.6.Pls, we need four more
The badge that won on the poll was this one:

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The Official TWICE Hirai Momo Thread | NEW OP
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I would be most curious to read your book if your are inclined.