(Little did we know, the group ended up performing a nine-version of “POP!” at one of their fansign events a week later. Nayeon, Chaeyoung, Momo, Dahyun, and Mina immediately understand and audibly laugh with some claps while the rest join in mid-translation. “I’m expecting a nine-member version of ‘POP!’ then,” I say.
“But when we looked at the reactions from this album release and comments on what fans want to see from our tour, I actually saw some of the things we are preparing! I was really surprised.” She remembers Teen Vogue’s interview from last year well. “We can’t give any spoilers right now,” Nayeon giggles after saying her name. Thus, I call out the Spoiler Queen and the other members who tend to give spoilers, one by one (Chaeyoung, Momo, and Dahyun).
Considering those memories, it only felt right to to be curious on what to expect for their next tour. “So, depending on the day’s styling, you can call me whatever you prefer!”) or the encore wheel that was mostly rigged 95% of the time to cater to what fans, or Nayeon, wanted. “It’s so hard to choose!”) or Mina embracing her sexy onstage alter ego with her American name Sharon (“Fans usually decide based on the mood of how I look that day,” the quiet member claims with a smile. water spiel where she blames the west coast waters for her wild side (“Oh my god!” she says now, putting her pointer finger to her head, acting stressed, when asked to choose between New York water or L.A. Last year’s sold out arena tour produced some of the most iconic moments from the group - including Dahyun’s L.A. “Even through words alone, hearing the size and scale, we thought, ‘Are we even able to go to such a big and great venue and perform there?’ Then when we went to Billboard’s Women In Music, and it was actually next to the venue so we got to see what it looked like. All eight members turn their heads toward her direction to listen. “When we first heard about the stadium shows, I don't think it really sunk in,” Jihyo, TWICE’s leader, says. Sana piggybacks off her and adds, “More than shocking, seeing people passing by celebrities and greeting each other so friendly on the red carpet was really fascinating!” She tilts her head a couple of times smiling, mimicking how people greeted each other so casually on the red carpet. “The way they took photos was so different but cool,” Jihyo, TWICE’s leader, says. The topic of Billboard’s Women In Music continues as Jihyo and Sana share the cultural differences in working the red carpet in South Korea and the U.S. “It was really cool and exciting attending and meeting a lot of other artists.” It’s been a trip of firsts.“We’ve never been to an awards ceremony in the US before,” Momo, the group’s dancing machine (or “Dancing Mochine”), says. There were lots of chances to meet our fans up close for the first time in a while, so it’s been really good.” “We’ve been taking on new challenges and even won a great award.
“It’s our first time having a comeback like this in the US,” Nayeon, TWICE’s eldest, says. It’s a culmination of the past two weeks of promotions. It’s going to be a long day for them the group will hold their comeback live for those around the world to watch later this evening. In a 68th floor conference room, Jihyo, Nayeon, Chaeyoung, Tzuyu, Momo, Dahyun, Sana, Mina, and Jeongyeon sit across from me at a long table, all in good spirits.
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