TWICE departs Incheon for Atlanta for their world tour. Dahyun is on hiatus, and Chaeyoung's departure is delayed for health reasons.

Former NCT member Mark met Ryusei Ryo, f(x)’s Krystal, and other celebrities at Ralph Lauren’s opening reception for its Tokyo PoloFest event. Mark appeared in a black jacket, trousers, and tie, creating a chic look. He also recently released his new song “My Friend.”

Ralph Lauren hosted an opening reception in Tokyo ahead of PoloFest, a three-day event celebrating Polo’s global fan community, heritage, and cultural influence. The program includes an archive exhibition, a vintage market, talks, and exclusive items by Japanese artisans.

TWICE is entering a new “separate, together” phase as Jihyo leaves JYP, launches a new company, and vows to keep working with the group. The article notes similar cases in other girl groups, while warning that coordinating full-group schedules may become harder.

TWICE’s Jihyo posted new profile photos with the caption “A New Chapter” after revealing that she had left JYP Entertainment and founded her own company, EMITHAUS. The images show her in several different looks, and she said the move is about expanding her future possibilities while continuing TWICE activities.

TWICE’s Dahyun and actor Cha Umin have been cast as the leads in Cloud Rolling, a coming-of-age film about a cheerful girl in a wheelchair and a gifted swimmer with hidden wounds who become special to each other. Directed by Choi Seong-min, the film is aiming for a 2027 release.

TEAZEN is prelaunching nine TWICE collaboration limited-edition kombucha packages at LOFT from October 10, 2026, with general sales to follow on November 2. The lineup includes nine flavors, and each product contains one random TWICE trading card. TEAZEN also joined the LOFT K Cosmetics Festival.

TWICE’s Jihyo announced that she is ending her 21-year relationship with JYP and has founded a new company, EMITHAUS. She said independence is a choice for how to live going forward, not a conclusion of the past. She will keep promoting solo and remain active with TWICE.

2026 MAMA AWARDS has released its main teaser, announcing a massive, time-and-space-spanning festival under the concept “A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR.” The show will feature all-generation K-pop collaborations and iconic stages, with innovative 360-degree production at Kyocera Dome Osaka. The event runs November 20-21, with MAMA FAN FESTA starting November 9.

TWICE’s Jihyo posted a short video of herself dancing seductively in the middle of a road with the Eiffel Tower in view, wearing black leather shorts and red heels. The clip hit 30 million views in just three hours, and fans praised her beauty, style, and charisma.

Haagen-Dazs Japan is releasing a new web CM, “Happy Afterglow,” starring TWICE’s Sana to celebrate the launch of its Classy Night line. The two new flavors, Chocolate Marc de Champagne and Smoky Nutty Caramel, are designed as luxurious adult night treats, and the CM highlights their aroma, aftertaste, and refined world.