K-pop Icons Break Year-Long Hiatus, Set to Release New Music

Courtesy of JYP Entertainment

K-pop sensation TWICE is gearing up for the launch of their 13th mini-album, "With YOU-th," scheduled for release on February 23. In anticipation of their return, the group will unveil the album's pre-release single, "I GOT YOU," on February 2.

The upcoming release marks TWICE's first musical venture of 2024, concluding a year-long hiatus since the drop of their 12th mini-album, "READY TO BE," in March 2023. 

▲ Courtesy of JYP Entertainment"I GOT YOU" joins TWICE's collection of English releases, following hits like "The Feels" (2021) and "MOONLIGHT SUNRISE" (2023), both securing consecutive positions on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

JYP Entertainment, the group's agency, revealed details about the pre-release track in an official press release, describing it as a song featuring "a straightforward drum pattern and the harmonious vocals of all nine members." The agency emphasized that the lyrics authentically convey the enduring friendship and love among TWICE members.

Comprising nine members — Jihyo, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu — TWICE is currently on their successful world tour, "TWICE 5TH WORLD TOUR 'READY TO BE,'" which commenced in Seoul in April 2023.

The group's notable performances at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka and Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, in May last year were followed by appearances at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, and MetLife Stadium, New York, in June and July. In November, TWICE achieved another milestone for K-pop groups by gracing the stage at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.

Building on this momentum, TWICE has planned additional performances at large venues in 2024. This includes Mexico City's Foro Sol in February, Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in March, and Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka, as well as Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, in July.

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