TWICE Opens 6th World Tour ‘THIS IS FOR’ with Immersive 360° Stage and Surprise Fan Gifts

Group TWICE has successfully launched their innovative new world tour, marking a revolutionary evolution in 360-degree concert production.

TWICE took to the stage on the 19th and 20th at Incheon Inspire Arena for the first shows of their sixth world tour, 'THIS IS FOR'. The Incheon concerts sold out completely, prompting the opening of additional seats. On the final day, an online paid live broadcast via the Beyond LIVE platform allowed fans worldwide to share in the tour's opening moments.

1. A Revolutionary K-pop Concert Infused with Spatial Imagination

This world tour is gaining attention for its bold decision to fully open 360-degree seating at all venues worldwide. The show unveiled in Incheon was nothing short of innovative, expanding the traditional K-pop concert experience and transcending the boundaries between stage and audience. The venue featured three stages connected by bridge stages and a flying catwalk device, enabling the members to deliver a more immersive performance and connect closely with the audience.

TWICE incorporated dynamic changes to their movements and used ascending and descending lift devices to engage fans located all around. The nine members moved busily, creating a performance out of every step, enhanced by striking lighting. To ensure fans didn't miss a moment, large four-sided LED screens and cube-shaped LED displays were tailored to each stage's concept.



2. A Dedication to Fans Who Have Stood by the 'Global Top Girl Group' for a Decade

The world tour's namesake song 'THIS IS FOR' kicked off the event with flair, followed by the title track 'Strategy' from their mini 14th album, which is experiencing a resurgence in popularity thanks to its inclusion in the soundtrack of the globally successful Netflix animated film 'K-pop Demon Hunters'. The crowd erupted in cheers as fans, including those dressed in costumes from the 'THIS IS FOR' music video and 'K-pop Demon Hunters', expressed their passion for TWICE. The audience, regardless of nationality or age, experienced the 4D-like concert, seeing, hearing, feeling, and dancing along with TWICE. The cube LED screens depicted sparkling stars during the 'OPTIONS' and 'MOONLIGHT SUNRISE' parts, evoking the refreshing emotions of a summer night.

Every setlist was amplified by a grand live band session, elevating the emotional resonance with the audience. The nine members showcased their unreleased solo tracks, which were unexpectedly revealed as lyric videos on their official SNS channels in June: Nayeon's 'MEEEEEE', Jeongyeon's 'FIX A DRINK', Momo's 'MOVE LIKE THAT', Sana's 'DECAFFEINATED', Jihyo's 'ATM', Mina's 'STONE COLD', Dahyun's 'CHESS', Chaeyoung's 'IN MY ROOM', and Tzuyu's 'DIVE IN'. TWICE also delivered a parade of title tracks like 'FANCY', 'What is Love?', 'YES or YES', 'Talk that Talk', 'Dance The Night Away', and 'Feel Special', demonstrating their commanding stage presence and driving the venue's energy to its peak.

The members debuted unit performances such as 'DAT AHH DAT OOH' (SANA, JIHYO, DAHYUN, CHAEYOUNG, TZUYU), which highlights their inherent charm and presence, and 'BATTITUDE' (NAYEON, JEONGYEON, MOMO, MINA), which exudes a free-spirited and lively confidence. This reflects their mindset of embracing new challenges to seize opportunities for growth.



The innovative production and fresh setlist combined to deliver a top-tier concert experience. "It's been a while since we've held a solo concert in Korea, so we were excited. We stayed in Incheon for a week, practicing day and night and meeting with the staff, driven by the desire to do well. We tried many new things to satisfy the 360-degree audience and prepared for an unprecedented amount of time. Seeing the packed audience from the start of the first show was so thrilling that my legs almost gave out. Seeing ONCE enjoying themselves made me proud, and I won't forget today. We'll finish the rest of the tour healthily and return," they shared.

At the end of the concert on the 20th, a surprise teaser video for TWICE's 10th-anniversary documentary film was screened. This documentary features highlights from their 10-year career and member-specific story videos as a gift to fans. Despite their busy schedules with albums and world tours, the members worked closely with the production team to showcase unseen charms. TWICE's 10th-anniversary documentary is set to premiere in theaters worldwide at the end of October.

Meanwhile, TWICE's new world tour , which began in Incheon, will continue in Osaka on July 26-27, Aichi on August 23-24, Fukuoka on August 30-31, Tokyo on September 16-17, Macau on September 27-28, Bulacan on October 4, Singapore on October 11-12, Sydney on November 1-2, Melbourne on November 8-9, Kaohsiung on November 22, Hong Kong on December 6, and Bangkok on December 13-14.

Photo = JYP Entertainment

 

This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.

by Jang Inyoung