#Twice | ||||
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Compilation album by Twice | ||||
Released | June 28, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2015–2017 | |||
Studio | JYPE Studios | |||
Genre | J-pop, pop | |||
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Label | Warner Music Japan | |||
Producer | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" | |||
Twice chronology | ||||
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Limited edition DVD
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Singles from #Twice | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"TT (Japanese ver.)" on YouTube |
#Twice (Hashtag Twice) is the first Japanese album by South Korean girl group Twice. It is a compilation album consisting of both Korean and Japanese-language versions of the group's first five singles. It was released on June 28, 2017 by Warner Music Japan.
The album surpassed 100,000 unit sales within 4 days since its release, and sold a total of 136,157 physical copies on its first week sales. It recorded over 200,000 unit sales on Oricon Albums Chart in less than a month.
In early February 2017, Twice launched their Japanese website and other social media channels. Large photos and ads of Twice were seen on the walls of busy shopping districts and subway station in Tokyo on February 8. On February 24, they officially announced that their Japanese debut was set for June 28, 2017. It was revealed then that they would release a compilation album titled #Twice which consists of 10 songs including both Korean and Japanese-language versions of "Like Ooh-Ahh," "Cheer Up" and "TT." On the same day, five Japanese morning programs informed viewers of the upcoming debut and featured Twice in an interview.
On May 31, Twice released details of the album, including the track listing. It has three versions: Standard Edition, First Press Limited Edition A (CD and photo book) and Limited Edition B (CD and DVD).
On June 7, Warner Music Japan uploaded a short recording video of Twice for the Japanese version of "Like Ooh-Ahh" on YouTube. A week later, Twice digitally released "Signal (Japanese ver.)", along with the short version of its music video, as a preview and countdown to album release.#Twice was officially released on June 28. It was also released as a digital download in EP format on various portals, including South Korean music sites distributed by Genie Music, containing the five Japanese-language songs.
On June 14, 2017, it was announced that Twice would have a collaboration with Shibuya 109 store's 109 Summer Sale campaign for 2017 to mark the album release of #Twice. The store hosted pop-up stores called #Twice Pop-up Store and #Twice Gallery at its Tokyo and Osaka branches throughout July. They also launched a promotion campaign with Tokyo Tower. On June 29–30, letters "TT", which represent the title track, were displayed in bright pink lighting on the Japanese tourist destination.