Tag: Twice

  • NAYEON of TWICE Returns to Manila for CHAGEE’s First Philippine Flagship Store Opening

    NAYEON of TWICE Returns to Manila for CHAGEE’s First Philippine Flagship Store Opening

    From Pop! To a Manila stop, NAYEON is giving Filipino ONCEs another reason to get excited this November! CHAGEE is finally opening its first flagship store in Manila on November 13. To celebrate this milestone, CHAGEE is bringing NAYEON of popular girl group TWICE to Manila for an exclusive Meet & Greet on November 14. 

    NAYEON is Coming to CHAGEE Flagship Store Opening

    CHAGEE has opened 28 tea houses in Manila since its Philippine debut in August last year.  This November, the global milk tea sensation is opening its first Philippine flagship store, offering a new destination where tea, culture, and local creativity come together. Located at Bonifacio High Street, CHAGEE’s first Philippine Flagship Store is set to bring a distinctly Filipino character to the brand’s contemporary tea experience.

    To celebrate the opening, CHAGEE is bringing NAYEON to Manila for an exclusive Meet & Greet. Fans will have the opportunity to win access to the event through CHAGEE’s official promotions, including a Gift-with-Purchase (GWP) raffle and a social media giveaway.

    From October 28 to November 11, 2026, fans can earn raffle entries through qualifying photocard bundle purchases made via the CHAGEE App for a chance to win access to the fan meet.

    Fans can also stand a chance to win a VIP ticket to the Meet & Greet by participating in CHAGEE’s NAYEON Dance Challenge on social media, featuring NAYEON’s solo tracks.

    “We’re so humbled by the support we’ve received since our debut in the country’s exciting beverage scene, a testament to the warm welcome we received from Filipinos. Now that we’re opening our first flagship store in Manila, we thought of reciprocating that love and support by hosting a Meet & Greet for NAYEON. We know that Filipinos are among the biggest fans of K-pop in the world. We’d like to think of this Meet & Greet as our early Christmas gift for the Pinoy ONCEs,” said Christopher “Sonny” Tiong, General Manager of CHAGEE Philippines.

    With NAYEON’s special appearance and the opening of its first Philippine flagship, CHAGEE is bringing together K-pop excitement and a fresh tea-time experience in one celebration. Whether fans are hoping to see the popular K-pop idol in person or looking forward to discovering the new flagship, November is shaping up to be an exciting month for CHAGEE in Manila.

    The countdown to a new CHAGEE experience in Manila is on! Follow CHAGEE Philippines on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for more updates on the flagship store opening promotions and the exciting celebrations in store.

  • Get a chance to score TWICE 5th World Tour ‘READY TO BE’ concert tickets via SMART

    Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is giving subscribers a chance to score tickets to TWICE 5TH WORLD TOUR ‘READY TO BE’ at the Philippine Arena on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2023.

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    The tour is the latest addition to this year’s stellar line-up for Smart Live, which gives subscribers access to exclusive perks and privileges to live concerts and events.

    To secure tickets, simply go to these participating Smart Stores: August 18-19, 2023 at the Smart Store in Ayala Center Cebu and from August 25-26, 2023 at the Smart Store in SM Megamall.

    Visit the TWICE booth at these participating Smart Stores and avail of Magic Data+ 649 or Magic Data+ 749 offers. Subscribers must top up Magic Data+ offers at said Smart Stores on the promo day to be considered valid. The required number of top-up varies based on your preferred ticket.  

    Next, present the GigaLife App to show proof of account or mobile number ownership, and proof of purchase of the Magic Data+ offers.  

    Subscribers may top up Magic Data+ to up to five registered Smart Prepaid numbers per ticket, as long as the required number of Magic Data+ top-up are met. Fans who will top up to more than one number must present proof of purchase on the GigaLife App or e-loading channels such as the subscriber’s number to whom Magic Data+ 649 or 749 was sent, and/or receipt of transaction.  

    Subscribers may claim one (1) ticket based on the Magic Data+ offer they availed of at the Smart Store. Ticket redemption is on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Second concert in the Philippines

    TWICE’s upcoming concert is their second visit to the Philippines since 2019.

    The Philippine leg is part of the TWICE 5TH WORLD TOUR ‘READY TO BE’ that kicked off in Seoul early this year, which includes shows in Japan, Australia, the US, Singapore, Berlin, Thailand, Paris, and London.

    The tour is in support of their 2023 EP – “READY TO BE.”

    TWICE, the first Korean group to receive the coveted Breakthrough Award at the Billboard Women in Music Awards this year, is a nine-member group composed of Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu, who made their debut in 2015.

    Fans can enjoy the best concert experience on-ground and instantly share their live moments with the rest of the world powered by Smart, the Philippines’ Fastest and Best Mobile Network as cited by Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence.

    Smart clinched this prestigious recognition for three consecutive semesters –  Q1-Q2 2022, Q3-Q4 2022, and most recently in Q1-Q2 2023.

    To know more, visit www.smart.com.ph/smartlive.

  • The Philippines is the Third Biggest Listener of TWICE Globally

    Looks like TWICE’s Filipino fans are some of the most excited ONCE for the drop of the iconic K-pop group’s 12th mini album, READY TO BE. Latest data from Spotify revealed that the Philippines comes third as the country with the most monthly listeners streaming TWICE, only next to the United States and Japan who are at the first and second spots, respectively.

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    Timed to TWICE’s highly-anticipated comeback, Spotify has a special treat in store for the ONCE fandom as the iconic K-Pop girl group takes over Spotify’s Idol Lounge. The Idol Lounge is one of Spotify’s many initiatives to bring fans closer to the artists they love by enabling the discovery of their idols’ music tastes.

    Presented to fans in the form of a playlist, Idol Lounge gives the featured artist free rein to curate a selection of their favourite music and include special messages about their song choices. In addition to tracks from their discography, you can also enjoy a selection of their favorite songs by other artists. 

    Exclusively available now until 19 March, be sure to tune in to Idol Lounge: TWICE on Spotify and listen to the 30–track curated playlist personally recommended by the nine-member girl group. Fans will discover:

    • The songs on the girls’ own playlists, including tracks by fellow female artists Sabrina Carpenter, Beyonce, Nelly Furtado, and electronic music duo HONNE. 
    • The girls’ favourite songs from their discography, such as LOVE FOOLISH from the 2019 Feel Special Album, and POP! by the group’s NAYEON
    • Their personal recommendations from the latest READY TO BE mini album, including CRAZY STUPID LOVE, which was co-written and selected by DAHYUN, and the title song SET ME FREE. 
    • Why they love the music. In an audio clip by NAYEON, who recommended the song SET ME FREE, she shared that the song is about “realizing the love and showing (an) enterprising self, to risk everything to protect the love.” 

    Spotify’s Idol Lounge has previously featured boy groups NCT127 and Stray Kids who both  let fans in on their personal song choices.