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Wow! Twice’s Jihyo Makes Her Billboard 200 Debut in Top 14

TWICE's Jihyo in the teasers for ZONE. Credit: Facebook/TWICE

TWICE’s Jihyo stunned the music industry with her solo debut album Zone, which was released on August 18. 

Following the release of her solo album, the leader of JYPE’s 9-member girl group set an impressive record as Zone debuts at #14 in Billboard 200. 

The US-based charts announced on Tuesday, August 29, that the solo album of TWICE’s Jihyo recorded a total of 41,000 units in its first week. 

 

With this, Jihyo becomes the only second female K-pop soloist to enter the Top 100 of the Billboard 200. 

Interestingly, Jihyo joins fellow TWICE member Nayeon, who made her No. 7 debut on the Billboard 200 chart in August 2022 with her solo debut album IM NAYEON. Coincidentally, Nayeon and Jihyo are the first two TWICE members to release their solo albums.

Additionally, Jihyo also made history in other Billboard charts including Billboard’s Artist 100 where she debuted at No. 10. She once again became the second female K-Pop soloist to enter the Top 50, following Nayeon who debuted at No. 5 last year.

 

Zone also debuted at No. 2  on Billboard’s World Albums chart. It also  bagged the fourth spot on both the Top Album Sales and Top Current Album Sales charts.

Local album sales tracker Hanteo Chart also shared that Zone sold over 534,585 copies just a week since its release.

With this, Zone became the highest-selling mini album in the first week of its release, making Jihyo the first K-pop female soloist to achieve this feat.

11 years in the Making

Jihyo’s career as an idol was never easy as she once admitted she almost quit as a trainee. The singer trained for 11 years before finally debuting in TWICE.

“I ran away once because it was so hard. I ran away from home,” she said.

Luckily, Jihyo surpassed all the hardships and debuted as a singer. Now, Jihyo actively promotes her first album in various TV programs in the midst of group activities.

The vocalist’s debut solo EP consists of seven tracks including its lead single “Killin’ Me Good,” which continues to thrive on various streaming platforms worldwide.

The title track entered Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart at No. 11, and topped Spotify’s Top Song Debut Global chart.

 

Other tracks in the album are “Closer”, “Waiting On You”, “Room”, and “Nightmare.” Moreover, Zone saw Jihyo collaborating with two artists. The song “Talkin’ About It” featured American rapper 24kGoldn, while she had a duet with Korean soloist Heize for the track “Don’t Wanna Go Back.”

This upcoming September, TWICE is also set to showcase their astounding performances at the Asia and Europe leg of their 5th World Tour Ready To Be.

Featured image: TWICE’s Jihyo in the teasers for ZONE. Credit: Facebook/TWICE

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TWICE Jihyo Admits She Almost Quit As A Trainee

Jihyo discussed her trainee days and how she almost didn't debut in TWICE because she ran away from her company!

Being an idol is a dream come true for most people but for Jihyo, it was an ambition that was almost too much. The TWICE leader has just revealed that she considered quitting when she was just a trainee. It was so bad that Park Ji Hyo actually ran away from her company!

Jihyo Opens Up About the Difficulties of Being a JYPE Trainee

During the August 21st episode of “Neighborhood Friend Kangnam,” Jihyo teamed up with the show’s host Kangnam to create a delectable crepe cake. Amid the culinary adventure, the TWICE member shared a captivating story from her trainee days, adding a personal touch to the episode.

“I actually used to be a pig,” she revealed. “I don’t worry about things like this. As long as it tastes good.”

The carefree attitude was something that Park Ji Hyo had for years before she became a trainee. “I was a trainee for 11 years,” she shared. The TWICE leader then admitted that there was a time that she tried to escape her own company.

“I ran away once because it was so hard. I ran away from home,” she shared. “When I was in my third year of high school, I ran away to my aunt’s house, but I got caught.”

Jihyo reflected on her actions and the difficult time she faced as an aspiring idol. “It was so hard right before our debut,” she said. “If I think about it now, I seriously could’ve messed things up.”

Luckily, things changed for the girl who was born Park Ji-soo. After she debuted with TWICE, things have been looking up for the former model.

In a June 2023 announcement, it was revealed that Jihyo was set to launch her debut EP, titled “Zone,” on August 18, 2023. The EP’s leading single, “Killin’ Me Good,” was disclosed as part of the announcement, marking Jihyo as the second member of TWICE to embark on a solo debut journey. Notably, before this official revelation, Jihyo had already treated fans to a sneak peek of her upcoming work by performing an unreleased track titled “Nightmare” during Twice’s “Ready to Be World Tour.”

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Watch: Twice’s Jihyo Makes Fiery Solo Debut With ‘Killin’ Me Good’

TWICE's Jihyo in the teasers for 'Zone.' Credit: Twitter/TWICE

God Jihyo is in the house! The TWICE leader officially made her solo debut on August 18 with the release of her album ZONE. 

Meanwhile, Jihyo’s solo debut title track “Killin’ Me Good” is a tempo R&B song that talks about the ups and downs of a relationship. In the music video, she went from being giddy in her relationship to navigating a breakup. 

 

Additionally, Jihyo not only impressed the audience with her powerful vocals, but also with her sleek dancing skills. 

One main point of her choreography was a motion resembling a finger gun. “You’re killin’ me, killin’ me good,” she sings pointedly in the title track. “You’re makin’ me feel something new / Hey, you’re makin’ me feel so brand new.”

“Killin’ Me Good” is written by J.Y. Park and composed by Marc Lo, Melanie Fontana, Lindgren, and GG Ramirez. 

Jihyo’s solo debut 

Following the release of her album, Jihyo’s fellow TWICE members showed their support for her solo track by doing the “Killin’ Me Good” challenge. 

Aside from “Killin’ Me Good,” ZONE also has six other tracks. To which, Jihyo participated in penning the lyrics and composing for the B-side songs. 

It also featured two collaborations. Jihyo worked with American singer 24kGoldn for the song “Talkin’ About It,” while she worked with Korean soloist Heize for the song “Don’t Wanna Go Back.”

In an interview with Grammy, the TWICE vocalist revealed that she’s “nervous and excited” for her solo debut. 

Additionally, she also talked about her involvement in the creation of the songs for her solo album.

“I wanted to diversify as much as possible so that listeners can have fun while listening to my album. Each song has a different genre and feel to it,” she said. 

Despite having doubts at first, Jihyo said that she’d regret it more if she didn’t give her all in this solo release. “I wanted to focus on the process and I wanted to focus on doing my best,” she said. 

Jihyo is the second member of TWICE to make a solo debut, following Nayeon. Meanwhile, Jihyo shared that Nayeon also gave her  some advice on being a soloist.

Currently, TWICE is embarking on their READY TO BE concert tour, wherein they made history as the first K-pop girl group to sell out at a stadium in North America.

Featured image: TWICE’s Jihyo in the teasers for ‘Zone.’ Credit: Twitter/TWICE

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Twice’s Jihyo Drops Tracklist for Solo Debut Album ‘Zone’

TWICE Jihyo poses for their 'READY TO BE' filming. Credit: Facebook/TWICE

Jihyo of K-pop girl group TWICE unveiled on Sunday, July 30, the full tracklist for her upcoming solo debut mini-album ZONE — and ONCEs are already looking forward to all her songs. 

According to the list, the album contains a total of seven songs, with “Killin’ Me Good” as the title track.

ZONE will also feature a collaboration between Jihyo and American singer 24kGoldn for the song “Talkin’ About It” and a duet with Korean soloist Heize for the song “Don’t Wanna Go Back.”

Other songs include “Closer,” “Wishing On You,” “Room,” and “Nightmare.” In fact, “Nightmare” is already a song familiar to ONCEs as it is already Jihyo’s solo stage for TWICE’s fifth world tour READY TO BE. 

But what really excited ONCEs is seeing the credits in the track list. According to the list, Jihyo helped in penning the lyrics in five out of the seven tracks in the album. She is also credited as a composer in four songs in the album. 

 

Jihyo has also released audio snippets for her songs in ZONE, which heightens the anticipation of the fans for the album’s release. 

 

ZONE will be available on August 18. 

Park Jihyo will be the second member of TWICE to make her debut as a solo artist. In June 2022, Nayeon released her first solo EP Im Nayeon.

TWICE’s Japanese members Momo, Mina, and Sana also made their sub-unit debut in July with the Japanese mini-album Masterpiece.

Currently, TWICE is embarking on their READY TO BE concert tour, wherein they made history as the first K-pop girl group to sell out at a stadium in North America.

Featured image: TWICE Jihyo poses for their ‘READY TO BE’ filming. Credit: TWICE’s Facebook page

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Look: Twice’s Dahyun Is Michael Kors New Global Ambassador

ONCEs are rejoicing as Dahyun of K-pop girl group TWICE has been announced the newest global ambassador of fashion luxury brand Michael Kors. 

On Wednesday, July 27, the brand shared a photo of Dahyun  holding the Signature Logo Heather Bag from their  “Urban Bohemia” Fall Collection.

“The South Korean-native and musical sensation stars in our latest campaign,” Michael Kors captioned the post. 

Dahyun attends Michael Kors events

 Fans quickly took to social media to celebrate Dahyun’s newest feat, pointing out that the idol is no stranger to the luxury brand. 

 

Dahyun has been previously invited by Michael Kors twice to come to New York for their prestigious events. In September 2022, she attended the brand’s Spring/Summer Fall Collection show. 

She again returned to the United States in February for the New York Fashion Week show — where her black cut-out gown and strappy black pumps ensemble quickly went viral on social media. 

In an interview with Elle, Dahyun shared how grateful she is to be invited by Michael Kors to these events. 

“I felt happy to be back in New York and to attend another Michael Kors show. Every look was so amazing,” she said. 

She also expressed the same sentiment in her vlog, saying that while it was a super hectic schedule, she still enjoyed it. “I really had so much fun. Thank you for inviting me to the fashion show again,” she said. 

 

Dahyun is the first member of TWICE to be invited to the New York Fashion Week. She is also the first member to land a solo ambassadorship with a luxury brand. 

Previous global brand ambassadors of Michael Kors include Yoona of K-pop girl group Girls Generation, Japanese actress-model Tsubasa Honda, and award-winning actress Shu Qi. 

Dahyun made her debut under JYP Entertainment in October 2015 as a member of the nine-piece act TWICE . The group is known for songs “The Feels,” “TT,” “I Can’t Stop Me,” and “Feel Special.”

Currently, TWICE is embarking on their READY TO BE concert tour, wherein they made history as the first K-pop girl group to sell out at a stadium in North America. 

Meanwhile, member Jihyo is also set to make her solo debut in August with “Killin’ Me Good” while its Japanese members Momo, Mina, and Sana made their sub-unit debut with the Japanese mini-album Masterpiece. 

Featured image: Michael Kors’ Twitter

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Look: Twice’s Misamo Are Stunning in Teasers for “Do Not Touch”

MiSaMo of K-pop girl group TWICE are serving looks ahead of their much-anticipated sub-unit debut! 

JYP Entertainment released on Wednesday, July 12, a group teaser for “Do Not Touch,” the title track for the MiSaMo’s first Japanese mini-album Masterpiece. 

In the video, members Mina, Sana, and Momo flaunted their top-tier visuals – first with the group shot of them in dreamy and colorful ensembles and in close-up shots of them posing in black-and-white. 

Mina, Sana, and Momo are the Japanese members of TWICE. MiSaMo will be the first sub-unit of the group to make an official debut.

Aside from the group teaser, the label has also been releasing individual teasers of the members. 

Masterpiece, which will be out on July 26, features a total of seven tracks, including “Do Not Touch,” “Behind The Curtain,” “Marshmallow,” “Funny Valentine,” “It’s Not Easy For You,” “Rewind You,” and “Bouquet.“

 

Momo contributed to the lyrics of “Funny Valentine,” Mina in the track “It’s not easy for you,” while Sana helped in writing “Rewind You.

The sub-unit has also released on June 15 the music video for their pre-release track “Marshmallow.” 

In the making video for “Marshmallow,” the members have expressed their feelings for their upcoming unit debut. 

“This is our first time working as a unit, and we’re all really nervous and excited. We’ve been working really hard, so we hope our dearest ONCE will like it,” Mina said. 

Sana added that they filmed a lot of content as she hoped that the MiSaMo unit is something that the fans have been waiting for. 

 TWICE is a nine-member girl group under JYP Entertainment that made their debut on October 2015. They are known for songs “The Feels,” “TT,” “I Can’t Stop Me,” and “Feel Special.”

They are currently embarking on their READY TO BE concert tour, wherein they made history as the first K-pop girl group to sell out at a stadium in North America. 

Meanwhile, member Jihyo is also set to make her solo debut in August with “Killin’ Me Good.”

Featured image: TWICE Japan’s Twitter

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TWICE Drops Mysterious ‘Killin’ Me Good’ Teaser for August Release

TWICE is gearing up for a new release in August. The girl group just dropped a mysterious new teaser for “Killin’ Me Good”. But is the unexpected poster for a group comeback or one member’s solo debut?

TWICE Releases Mysterious New Teaser ‘Killin’ Me Good’

The official TWICE social media accounts shared the new teaser. The image only features a woman’s hand on a car’s steering wheel. Additionally, the caption simply says, “You’re killin’ me good. August 2023”.

It’s a mysterious yet exciting tease considering that ONCEs are already looking forward to TWICE’s next comeback. However, fans also believed this might not be a full-group project. There are speculations that the teaser is for one specific member’s solo debut.

Is ‘Killin’ Me Good’ A TWICE Comeback Or Jihyo’s Solo Debut?

Some fans believe that “Killin’ Me Good” is actually for Jihyo’s solo debut. People have discovered that the file name for the image was “JH-M1”, which is believed to mean “Jihyo-1st mini album.”

The idea of a member finally getting another solo debut is an exciting one for ONCEs. Nayeon had previously released her solo debut EP ‘Im Nayeon’ back in 2022. Hopefully, TWICE leader Jihyo will get her time to shine later this year.

For now, the details about the mysterious “Killin’ Me Good” project have not yet been revealed. However, new information could be released in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for more updates on this story.

In the meantime, the Japanese members of TWICE are preparing for their subunit’s debut. Mina, Sana, and Momo have previously been confirmed to debut as the subunit MiSaMo. The trio released an original soundtrack titled “Bouquet” for TV Asahi’s drama series “Liaison: Children’s Heart Clinic” in January 2023. Their debut EP, which will consist of six new songs, will finally be released on July 26, 2023.

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Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 Star Kim Bum Reveals Favorite K-Pop Girl Group

Kim Bum admits he listens to K-pop. The “Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938” star just declared his love for a rookie girl group.

Kim Bum Confirms His Love For Popular Rookie Girl Group

Kim Sang-beom recently appeared as a guest on the show “The K-Star Next Door”. His “Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938” co-star Lee Dong Wook also sat for an interview with host Jonathan.

Lee Dong Wook and the host poked fun at Kim Sang-bum for several reasons, including the number of selfies he posts on social media. But when asked about his thoughts on his labelmates, the “Law School” chose to be honest.

Jonathan mentioned that Kim Sang-bum is the first actor to sign with Starship Entertainment through its sub-label KINGKONG by Starship. The host then asked what the “Padam Padam” star thought of Starship Entertainment’s rookie girl group IVE.

“I love IVE so much,” Kim Sang-bum admitted.

IVE debuted in December 2021 with the single EP ‘Eleven’. Since their debut, Gaeul, Yujin, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz and Leeseo have gained popularity with the 2022 single “Love Dive”. The idol group is currently promoting their Japanese single “Wave” without Rei who is on temporary hiatus.

IVE is not the only girl group that Kim Bum listens to. When asked for a song recommendation, he immediately suggested “Rewind” by TWICE.

For his part, Lee Dong Wook admitted he prefers a third-generation girl group. Lee’s song recommendation is “something cute and bright” and he suggested Red Velvet‘s “Sunny Afternoon”.

Kim Bum is not the only Starship Entertainment artist connected with “Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938”. The show’s original soundtrack song “Full Moon” is performed by MONSTA X’s main vocalist Kihyun.

“Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938” is the second season of the wildly successful 2020 series. It follows Lee Dong Wook’s Lee Yeon as he is transported to the year 1938 during the Japanese Occupation of Korea.

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TWICE’s Nayeon ‘Confused’ After Contract Renewal

Nayeon is feeling positive about her career. The TWICE lead singer spoke about the group’s contract renewal with JYP Entertainment. Im Na-yeon explained that things are looking up but it also had her “confused” for some time.

Nayeon Confirms Awesome Changes Since TWICE Renewed Contract With JYPE

In July 2022, TWICE survived the seven-year curse as all nine members renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment. The girl group has been thriving since then. This is evident in Nayeon as she graces the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Korea’s May issue.

In an interview with the magazine, the “Pop!” singer revealed that there were several positive changes since the contract renewal.

“It feels like the house I live in has become warmer. It is more stable when the members come together more closely, understand each other, and go towards the same goal,” Nayeon said.

The TWICE vocalist added she was initially puzzled about her goals but ultimately decided to work towards them.

“Personally, I was also confused. I thought about what I wanted to do the most, and it was to match what I wanted to do as Twice and Nayeon. I am very satisfied now,” she said.

Nayeon is on a roll even before the contract renewal. In May 2022, she announced the release of her first solo EP “Im Nayeon”. The mini-album was the first album by a South Korean soloist to reach the top ten on the US Billboard 200.

TWICE is also on a roll since they renewed their contract with JYP Entertainment. Since July 2022, the group has released two mini-albums and the English single “Moonlight Sunrise”. They will release the Japanese single “Hare Hare” next month.

Nayeon shares the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Korea’s May issue with Girls’ Generation‘s Taeyeon and Newjeans‘ Hyein. TWICE’s next Japanese single “Hare Hare” will drop on May 31, 2023.

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