Here it is. Your Teen Vogue May cover girls, TWICE.
Nine women. One spark.
Inspiring many.
TWICE is truly in their golden era.
What a complete honor it is to tell their story with
@TeenVogue
. Couldn’t be any more prouder of them and the teams involved to make this happen.
Introducing
@JYPETWICE
as Teen Vogue’s May cover stars. ⭐ For a decade, the world has watched the K-pop girl group dominate the music industry. As the members set the stage for their biggest year yet, they get candid about the journey to the top.
Been holding this in for months! 🌸
This started off as an idea and I thought, “WHY NOT? Why NOT invite the Nation’s Girl Group of the Philippines and show K-Pop goes beyond with P-Pop?”
I’m MORE than happy this came to life. And I’m EXCITED to have PINOY talent grace KCON.
[
#KCONLA2024
] SPECIAL LINEUP: 𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐈
JUL 27 (SAT) 𝗠 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪
*Artist lineup and the event schedule may be subject to change or cancel under certain circumstances
✨Let’s
#KCON
!
🎟️
🗣
#TWICE
IS ON TOP OF THE WORLD!
Ending Women’s Month strong with the girl group who’s made K-pop and music HERstory.
At the
@EmpireStateBldg
, I sit with
@JYPETWICE
to celebrate their US takeover,
#READYTOBE
and their world tour.
🫶🏼 Live on
@TeenVogue
Oh! I wanted to clarify this! There was a special care package curated by me during my time as Betty Boop’s social media manger. However, the pandemic happened and things took a turn.
I kept the package though. Knowing one day I’ll be meeting them in person at some point.
🌸 BLOOMS! 🌸
If you’re headed to KCON this weekend, pull up for Day 3 as
@BINI_ph
will be closing out this year’s
#KCONLA2024
convention programming with a special Meet the Rising Stars: BINI panel.
Catch us in Room 400AB at 2:30pm as we discuss them, P-Pop and more! 🤙🏼
Shoutout to my mom for thinking about making turon and voluntarily making a huge tray for them.
To which Sana kept asking me how to make it and if my mom and I would consider opening a restaurant in Seoul.
By the end of lunch, the girls made sure to take it back to their hotel.
“bucket combos of Jollibee fried chicken, and a tray of homemade turon (a Filipino snack made of brown sugar and banana wrapped in spring rolls) is laid out in a conference room, welcoming the group.”
OMG THE FILIPINO REFERENCE WE WON!
Surprise, New York
#ATIN
!
@SB19Official
took over Time Square with a three-song busking session.
Here’s the group performing “GENTO” with a crowd singing along.
#SB19
I love it when women ✨exist✨.
In honor of
#InternationalWomensDay
, let's remember the nine women who made New York get in "the feels" to "feel special" on the last night of their U.S. tour.
Because that encore? That was elite.
My review on
#TWICE
's show is live.
#kpop
From opening with "The Feels" to closing out with an extended seven-song encore, South Korea's national girl group
@JYPETWICE
brought out all stops, and hits, at the last night of their U.S. tour in New York.
#TWICE_4TH_WORLD_TOUR
#TWICE
#kpop
And THIS is what I call a profile.
If there’s something you should read today, this weekend, and the next few weeks, months or years on
#StrayKids
and/or Bang Chan, it’s this beautifully written profile by
@crystalbell
.
Time to take tequila sunrise shots and add
@JYPETWICE
’s “Moonrise Sunlight” to my 2023 playlist.
And, for the record.
That's not
#TWICE
’s Mina on
#MoonlightSunrise
. That's Sharon.
(Also, best intro and best dek awards go to this hit on
@UPROXX
⬇️) 🤙🏼
Since the story’s out, thought I’d share some pretty funny cuts from the transcript that didn’t make it to the final piece.
Major thanks to everyone who gave the story a read. Hope you enjoyed this read just as much as I did writing it. 🙏🏼
Now, about
#TWICE
’s
#READYTOBE
tour…
So! I did a thing with
@JYPETWICE
's "Hot Girl" Im
#Nayeon
for
@TeenVogue
.
Weeks ago, I called her out on giving out spoilers, while asking to spoil Chaeyoung's
#POP
outfit as well as her honest thoughts on "I'm Gonna Be A Star".
#IM_NAYEON
#PopPopPop
Over eight tracks,
@Blackpink
, the world’s biggest girl group, take fans on a sonic ride that goes from hard and in-your-face to honest and vulnerable.
#PopCrushBestOf2020
(via
@laifrncs
)
TWICE 4TH WORLD TOUR ‘Ⅲ’ ENCORE
■SHOW INFO
- LOS ANGELES 2022.05.14 (SAT) 7:30PM @ BANC OF CALIFORNIA STADIUM
■TICKET OPEN
- 2022.04.06 (WED) 3PM (PDT)
- WEBSITE :
■MORE INFO
#TWICE
#트와이스
#TWICE_4TH_WORLD_TOUR_ENCORE
Goodness gracious, Lee Jieun is honestly one of the most timeless artists of our time. She is beauty, she is grace. She is everything I appreciate.
Cannes has been blessed this year to have IU.
TWICE 4TH WORLD TOUR ‘Ⅲ’ ENCORE
2 shows SOLD OUT at Banc of California Stadium🥳
ONCE, we'll make sure you have the BEST TIME OF YOUR LIFE at our encore concerts to return your enthusiastic love back🥰
#TWICE
#트와이스
#TWICE_4TH_WORLD_TOUR_ENCORE
Done did it with
@JAYBDEF___
for
@tmrwmag
’s first issue of tmrw KOREA.
Curated by the man himself, featuring a photoshoot and some of his film photography, read my exclusive interview diving into the come up, the switch up, the making of
#JAYB
. Enjoy. 🔥
#KCONLA2024
may be over but the memories (and withdrawal) still live on.
So here’s a couple of snapshots with the Nation’s Girl Group
#BINI
for the Blooms who were asking for photos! (Jhoanna was definitely there in spirit!)
🙏🏼 Gang, gang, gang. 🤙🏼
📸: CTTO & Daniel N.
It's out.
Last month, I attended
#ONCEHALLOWEEN2
to celebrate TWICE's anniversary. Last week, I caught up with them to talk about their bond, music and ONCE.
I honestly wasn't expecting Mina to join but having her touched my heart. It's nine or none.
I’m incredibly proud of
#ATEEZ
. Such amazingly talented guys with lovable personalities.
The hype on them only got bigger during the last three years and it’s only going to grow more. And it’s what they deserve and more.
#kpop
#ATEEZinNewark
#ATEEZWORLDTOUR2022
@ATEEZofficial
On the last day of her physical promotions, I hopped on Zoom with
@JYPETWICE
’s Jihyo to get her thoughts on how she thought her first solo promo with
#ZONE
went.
I started off asking her if she knew what “Mother” meant and based the story off that.
Hope you all enjoy the read!
Me: I have to say, (switches to Korean) your English is so good now.
Monsta X: 😳
(Everyone switches to Korean)
IM: Are you Korean?!
Me: Nope! I’m Filipino. I can speak a little.
Kihyun: But you’re so good?!
IM: Should we do the interview in Korean then?
Hyungwon: LYLE BENIGA!
So, for those who don't know, I'm the Social Media Manager for
@bettyboopnews
.
As today marks my last day, just wanted to thank
@JYPETWICE
, ONCE and
#kpop
stan twt for engaging and making things fun.
With that said, here's a Boopified Sana. (Still waiting for a collab too!)
Just saying.
@njdotcom
should’ve hired a writer who understood how K-pop concerts work. Should’ve learned from that 2019 review that was just as condescending. Not much has changed since then, I see. That’s unfortunate to the whole org.
Perhaps, I may attempt to vogue drop and break my back the next time I see
@tiffanyyoung
in town because this song is putting me in the only mood. 💀🔥
#RFYL
Read, watch and stream "Run For Your Life":
… and for my first interview in this new decade of my life, a special 100-page bespoke issue with my birthday twin.
@NCTsmtown
’s
#TAEYONG
is a Ruby. An absolute gem. A hard worker that truly loves what he’s doing. We dive into that passion for art and how he defines happiness.
Wow, wow, wow. We got the bounce as TAEYONG covers
#47
.
Pre-order your copy now:
Photographer: Hale Lee
Stylist: Kim Youngjin
Hair Stylist: Han Song Hee
Makeup Artist: An Seong Eun
Words: Lai Frances
#taeyong
#nct
My personal
#KCON2024LA
agenda was all about my MC duties and
@BINI_ph
this year.
Just a “her”storical and exciting moment for
#BINI
. Learn how it came all together and more.
Thank you,
@NextShark
and Michelle for the chat!
Let’s go!
@SB19Official
being nominated for Top Social Artist at the
#BBMAs
is the type of news I’d like to start my day with.
Congratulations, fellas. No other way but to “Go Up”! ☺️
One of the biggest flexes in my media career was teaching Jihyo one of the names she’s often called by fans - Mother.
It’s always a good time. Until next time. Stay mothering,
#Jihyo
!
JIHYO & Teen Vogue
Jihyo of TWICE Talks ‘Killin' Me Good,’ Solo Identity, and Being Mother
🎵"Killin' Me Good (English Ver.)"
#TWICE
#트와이스
#JIHYO
#지효
#KillinMeGood
Tonight (or today in Seoul), in five minutes Super Junior (
@SJofficial
) will be holding their press conference for their 10th studio album
#TheRenaissance
.
I'll be tuning in the press conference. So expect some live tweets here and there!
#SUPERJUNIOR_TheRenaissance
You all have been waiting. Now the word is out.
#MAMAMOO
is finally bringing
#MY_CON
to the US this spring.
Get your wallets and bank accounts ready. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. local time on March 29 via Ticketmaster!
Let’s go!
Congratulations to
#ITZY
on landing the No. 11 spot on the Billboard 200 while topping Album Sales, World Albums, Tastemaker Albums, and Independent Albums charts as well!
As a kid of their word, here's a clip of
#Ryujin
saying they'd like to break the charts again. 🤘🏼
#LOCO
@NME
@ITZYofficial
And just a heads up! There is a written component to this that will be out soon that summarizes the 5 Things Learned From ITZY. So please look forward to it! 🙏🏼
And if
#ITZY
does break the Billboard 200 for
#CrazyInLove
, I may just share some extended clips that didn't make it.
Hot off the press!
#TWICE
will be making their live debut performance of “Set Me Free” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next Thursday.
Meaning, east coast/New York ONCE, are you ready?
ONCE, guess who will be performing at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next Thursday 3/9 night? 🤩
Are you ready to unlock the first performance of "SET ME FREE"? 🔒
📌"READY TO BE" Pre-save & Pre-order
#TWICE
#READYTOBE
#SETMEFREE
#TWICEonFallon
ITZY was my first interview in 2020. Now they're my first in 2021.
Always impressed by how much they go above and beyond,
@itzyofficial
takes advantage of the pandemic to produce more content and polish their English skills for
#NotShy
.
Live on
@MTVNews
Yunho is Spider-Man. And no one can tell him otherwise. I will back his claim until the next life.
Knew that guy was a superhero since the day he squashed a flying beetle during our shoot for tmrw three years ago.
#iykyk
#ATEEZinNewark
#ATEEZ
#ATEEZWORLDTOUR2022
#kpop
The anticipation for Nayeon’s solo grows now that it’s been revealed KENZIE and
@LDNNoise
are behind the lead single “POP!”.
Not only that but
@destinyrogers
participated in composing one of two Nayeon’s self-written tracks, “All Or Nothing”.
Let’s go,
#IM_NAYEON
!
NAYEON The 1st Mini Album
"IM NAYEON"
Tracklist
Lead Track - ‘POP!’
Release on
2022.06.24 FRI 1PM KST/0AM EST
📌"IM NAYEON" Pre-save & Pre-order
#TWICE
#트와이스
#NAYEON
#나연
#IM_NAYEON
🗣 AESPA’S GONNA KEEP TRENDSETTING!
@aespa_official
graces the front of
@UPROXX
as they conquer both virtual and real worlds.
What an honor it was to work on this with
@Philip_Cosores
and the team.
Can’t wait to see more from
#aespa
. Hope you enjoy. 🙏🏼
I wanted to follow up with this and say
@tiffanyyoung
had me bodyroll throughout her whole show no matter the tempo.
#LipsOnLipsNY
was a night to remember. It was all love and good vibes throughout. It's been awhile since I've been to a show that gave me that feeling.
Let’s be real here.
@hitcfestival
New York was
@XGOfficial_
’s concert. Do not tell me otherwise.
The crowd filled up to the gods. Very, very well-deserved for them.
Talking to Chancellor after their set, he said once the girls got off the stage, they cried tears of joy.
#XG
#LE_SSERAFIM
was my dream collaboration for tmrw this year.
It happened. And it's here.
Despite YUNJIN being unable to join the shoot due to COVID, she did join the interview.
This is perhaps one of the most beautiful covers I've seen. And I'm so stoked to be a part of it.
“When we first heard that we entered the Billboard chart, we thought we were dreaming.”
Meet our latest FANTASY issue cover stars, LE SSERAFIM, the record-breaking girl group you need to know...
@le_sserafim
I’m a proud Fil-Am and I always wanted to uplift and show off Pinoy talent whenever, wherever I can.
This was a no brainer for me. And I’m happy the KCON team was open to it.
This came at the right time for the right people. And that’s BINI.
Let’s go,
@BINI_ph
!
#KCONLA2024
This in-person meet with
#TWICE
was a long time coming. 2-3 years of Zoom calls, and a move from being Betty Boop’s social manager to a social lead to where I’m at now.
But finally, things worked out in the end.
Thank you to everyone who read. This story’s a special one. 🙏🏼💗
Hey, American television, or U.S. media trying to get that clout and understand, want to do better with K-pop coverage? Hire K-pop writers and creatives who have the knowledge and know what the fuck they're talking about. It's that simple.
Remember when Red Velvet had everyone in panic mode when they surprised everyone with the English version of “Bad Boy”?
Yeah. Good. Freaking. Times.
(I lost it.)
Eyyy BINI ITZY taking us to Islang Pantropiko as Yeji, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna dance BINI’s Pantropiko tonight at the
#ITZY_BORNTOBE_MANILA
!
@livenationph
In honor of tonight’s Epik High show, I’m sharing my interview with
@blobyblo
last month.
This was a full circle moment for me; being a fan since high school to now, someone who gets to talk and write about music and artists. 🙏🏼
Can’t wait for tonight!
What’s 4+4?
Exactly.
That’s exactly what
#aespa
did on this
@UPROXX
’s cover story. Everything came out so beautifully.
Hope you all enjoy this special dive into KARINA, GISELLE, WINTER and NINGNING’s worldview just as much as I did, along with everyone on the team. 🙏🏼
📈 aespa is hitting the next level 📈
In the latest Uproxx Cover Story, we meet the K-pop girl group conquering both the virtual and physical worlds.
Read our
@aespa_official
cover story ➡️
✍️: Lai Frances (
@laifrncs
)
💇♀️: Yoon Seoha
💄: Cho
That’s me! 😅 Shoutout to my godbrother at Milk Bar who made them for me last minute to give to them. There were actually two!
This is the second one served when we had lunch the next day.
Bless his soul.
Y’all. I don’t even go out in this weather but here I am about to do so for
@OfficialMonstaX
.
Joohoney, I’m ready to flex and give you my Dunks, Bestie. Though I know IM said not to. 😆
@SB19Official
Was honestly surprised when
@stellajero_
and
@felipsuperior
waved and spotted me from the balcony. What a touching moment.
But overall, from the vocals, dance, stage presence, solos, EVERYTHING, it was a show to remember for everyone present and involved.
#PAGTATAGWorldTour
The way
@88rising
HEALED the inner children of their artists’ fans at
#Coachella
while also introducing a variety of sounds/faces from iconic Asian artists whose songs date back to as early as a decade ago until now is phenomenal.
History, I’m tellin’ you.
#88risingCoachella
Having the time to go to a couple of shows on this tour, the New York stops were probably the best shows in my opinion.
I think we can all also agree they sure hit ✨different✨ when they start breathing American air. Sharon is a prime example.