Darker side of Twice
POPULAR K-pop girl group Twice (pic) said Monday that its upcoming full-length album Eyes Wide Open will likely surprise fans with the band’s darker and bolder side.
“It portrays the danger and anxiety that come from standing on the boundary between the good and bad,” rapper Dahyun said.
“It also captures a provocative ambience that boldly crosses the line, which I feel that a lot of people will be surprised by seeing a new Twice that they’ve never seen before,” she said.
Mina, one of the group’s Japanese members, said the band shifted away from its signature upbeat demeanour and delved into a darker area with the new album.
“(We) sang about the insecure and uneasy sentiment that Twice has never shown. Everyone has both a bright side and an insecure side,” she said.
The 13-track album is the band’s first full-length album in three years and includes collaborations with British artiste Dua Lipa and South Korean singer-songwriter Heize.
Teasers released ahead of the album release show the group’s nine members – Jihyo, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu – with more mature looks, wearing all-black dresses and gray suit-inspired outfits.
The main track I Can’t Stop Now, written by agency chief Park Jin-young and composed by Melanie Joy Fontana and Michel “Lindgren” Schulz, captures an uncontrollable mind that is in conflict between the good and bad, according to JYP.
Dahyun explained the main track is a retro-style song with strong instrumental sounds.
The band’s members said they also attempted to play out the retro ambience visually through their outfits and music video.
The nine-member band will be doing its promotional activities without Jeongyeon, who will temporarily sit out due to anxiety issues. – The Korea Herald/asia News Network