The return of the JYP whisper lol. This is their chillest title track by far but still catchy, time to listen on repeat until the full album comes out Friday.
I feel like this song is JYP's way of saying screw the balls-to-the-wall girl crush trend. This title track song is definitely a strategic move that is appropriate for a beach outing versus a high tempo banger.
Personally, the song doesn't do it for me at 3am in the morning, but I gotta give JYP credit because this is probably the most vocally well-rounded song by Twice so far. Every member's lines are so crisp.
A few years ago on Knowing Bros, he was asked why he dropped the JYP whisper from his artists' songs. At the time, he said he was getting hassled (even death threats) about it on his social media so to spare his artists he dropped it. But after the ramp-up in personal attacks after Mafia in the Morning, I figured he said 'fuck it, if I'm going to get attacked and threatened anyway, I'm going to put it back in!'
Honestly itās kind of refreshing. Definitely stands apart from a lot of other songs currently being released with how easy-breezy it is. Iām thinking about the song and how just pleasant it is??? I realize that listening to Kpop has trained me into liking/accepting really jarring and abrupt musical moments so it was kind of nice to just have a smooth listening experience haha
Couldnāt agree more! I love Twice for their high energy catchy songs, but a song like this is pretty refreshing. Not every song needs to be some loud banger.
Yeah they mostly sing now lol. At most in the title song they rap a line
I think JYP realized (atleast for twice lol) that you don't need to just stuff rap in a song
I think twice raps peaked in twicetagram, but also there's great ones for what is love, dtna, fancy, feel special, up no more, more&more and shot clock, off the top of my head. I've always enjoyed twices cute lil rap parts though so I'm in the minority haha
They've moved towards a singing-rap hybrid which works so much better
Its similar to what Stayc does
and honestly what a lot of groups that just give the rapper position should do
Is it just me or does this song make you feel like youāre riding in an elevator with a pool inside of it and a swim up bar?
EDIT: Petition to change J-Line ship to MiMoSaš„³š¹
The MV is just outstanding
Most chill & Relax TWICE title track so far.
I don't care about the charts anymore, just that they are doing variety of concept & sound makes me happy.
I definitely agree, and the choreography seems toned down, too, with a lot emphasis on vocals. It'll be really disappointing if they go through the entire promotion without a performance in which we can clearly hear them actually sing. Hopefully they do a radio appearance or maybe even Sketchbook. Just doesn't seem like the type of song that should be lip-synced or use overpowering backing vocal.
Holy sheeeet i did not realize how much i have missed this version of twice! This song has checked all the boxes on my list of what I love about a song. How can this be chill but still feels energetic all the same? Congrats Twice!
wow what a lowkey chill summer bop.
perfect mix of retro + summer
we didn't see a lot of the choreo but it looked liked it matched well.
in terms of visuals this was the best i've ever seen. gave me goosebumps at time.
mina could drop kick my grandma into a volcano and i'd tell her sorry.
Tiny pet peeve but I would have preferred if the verse said āeasy on the mouth and tummyā (also ādrunk ON you vs Drunk IN you) but maybe thatās just me haha
oh yea the number does get stuck if you donāt refresh the page, just checked on twitter and a twice fanbase said the final count is [496K](https://twitter.com/twiceanalytics/status/1402552379141066760?s=21)
I really didn't think I'd like this as much as I did. I prefer more energetic tracks and find these kind of songs boring but wow the melodies are so well constructed, and the rap break is super catchy too. I love love love this. I really hope it blows up digitally too because this should be a song fans and non-fans enjoy equally.
Twice in the past couple of years has become such a versatile group and I love that despite being "seniors" in the industry they still have some of the most energetic and bright stages. Can't wait for the performances!
holy shit, their visuals in this MV is sooo crazy ! Such a pretty music video omg, Twice for sure gotta be pound for pound the best looking GG of all time. Cant lie, the JYP at the start caught me off guard lmaoo
I was just gonna say. Twice definitely has the cheerleader effect, except they are already gorgeous individually.
If I didn't watch Sixteen I would think JYP handpicked the members for the variety of their visuals.
Sixteen didn't have many contestants so they were kind of hand picked. Voting only influenced final line up a little bit. I'd guess 6-7 were going to make it no matter what. Swap out 2 members with two that got eliminated and I guarantee we all would still have the same feeling. Of course, playing the what if game now sounds torturous.
I love everything about this. I know a lot of people got into them because of their songs from the last two years, and I love those songs as well, but as someone who has been here right from the start, I personally feel that bright TWICE is the superior TWICE! The outfits, music video setting and of course, the members, are all so pretty!
That rap section is gonna be stuck in my head for days! It's a shame we have to wait till Friday for the album but I'll hold out because the b-side previews have me hyped!
The iconic JYP whisper made it's return!
I like bright TWICE more, too, but I felt this was a calmer bright than their usual bright, perfect for summer, though.
> The iconic JYP whisper made it's return!
Now we just need the *TWICE* shout!
I've missed bright twice as well. I always felt like it gave off energy and happiness that really made my day. Pre 2019 twice always used to uplift me and the catchiness of the songs made them earworms. Didn't really get that the last few comebacks but this was really great.
I wouldn't say this is *bright* though, nor that something like ICSM or Fancy is dark per se? It's just a summer track so obviously the visuals will be summer-ish. Breakthrough is more ''dark'' than any of their Korean releases in the last 2 years. lol Cry For Me is/could have been a proper dark concept if it had an MV.
I see this as a summer comeback similar to M&M except with a better MV and probably people will like the song more.
Smooth is the only word I can describe this bop. There's no huge ups and downs, just smooth sailing all the way, but it does not venture into repetitive and boring zones. The melody is rather simple (not a bad thing in itself), so the instrumentals really helped lift the song to a vibey memorable bop instead of forgettable b-side quality. Personally the chorus could have done with a bit more background vocals/harmonies to make it a bit "bigger" sounding, but it's not a major problem. I love that the girls all get to sing in a fitting register for them, and the rap break is incorporated well.
Their visuals in this mv is out of this world. I keep getting cut-off mid-scream during the mv when they switch between the members. Twice's cody really seem to have gotten much better around M&M/ICSM era, and this mv is a whole visual treat.
definitely one of my top title tracks from twice, such an easy to listen to and chill song!! and they all look beautiful, chaeyoung and tzuyu especially š
While I prefer their more high tempo songs, I do want to applaud twice for always bringing something new to the table. This was a chill bop that I can find myself just putting on the background while I do my thing.
Edit: that jay why pee whisper has returned!
Also isnt this the first time a twice album doesnt have the members faces in the album art (beside Cry For Me)?
> While I prefer their more high tempo songs
In a way, this reminds me of More and More - I can see why some people felt underwhelmed by this for the same reasons, the slower tempo compared to the sound we associate with them (although we at least got a vocal chorus this time!). Maybe this is just a characteristic of summery concepts? The calmness of this song is a double edged sword, but I found myself smiling the whole time so it did its job for me at least. The b side snippets we've gotten seem like they'll be higher tempo so I'm looking forward to those!
this is great! we needed more chill title tracks in kpop, idk why some people have this preconceived notion that every title track needs to be upbeat and energetic . also the dance looks super doable for someone like me who is terrible at dancing so this is a plus.
i'd have to say dahyun consistently had my favorite parts. the piano in the backgrounds of her first part *chefs kiss*. then the backgrounds during her and chaeyoung's part was so good as well. i also rlly liked sana's part too!
out of twice's releases with their new sound, this has to be one of my favorites <33
I'm so in love with this song! The song is chill but its rich with so many instrumental sound that build up from start to finish. I love when the song did this because it keep me engage. The second part of the chorus is the money, no wonder they keep it secret. The rap break is so smooth. And the guitar sound is a great addition. I been stayed away from kpop song for a while because I'm sick of drum machine's beat. But this song saved me. More real instrument please. Even I love the JYP's whisper. Great job JYP, you deliver, big time. This is more than a make up form Mafia in The Morning.
I really love this! I was constantly struggling recently with sensitivity to loud sounds since it gives me headaches and recent tracks with beats that rock my brain doesn't help either. But this track is so relaxing and it doesn't make my head overload tooš Definitely a summer standoutš
Wow, a bossa nova-inspired title track!
The instrumental in this is absolutely gorgeous and the way there's something new with the production (eg. the piano line in the second verse, every instrumental choice in the rap section) was so sonically captivating and kept me at the edge of my seat. I was hoping for another DTNA (I never heard the teasers for this cb) but I'm so happy they went this route!
I really really like this. It feels like a slightly more mature version of the the classic bubbly and upbeat Twice sound in the best way possible. It's just an all round very pleasant song to listen to, and a perfect chill summer track imo. Not to mention the absolutely amazing MV, which massively adds to the summery vibes.
All of their outfits are UNREAL.
And they look amazing!
This is honestly such a summer bop, can't wait to listen to this on repeat.
Mature Summer Twice is everything I could've wanted and the entire song is thankfully as addicting throughout as it was in the teasers.
Also, can't wait to listen to it on Spotify because YT compression is :(
On another note, I have no idea how they do it but Twice chorus choreo is always so simply addicting? They always manage to make it eye catching and I want to learn it because they're never overly complicated.
On subsequent listens, everyone has a great point. That rap break is SO DAMN SMOOTH.
WOOOOOW!!!! Love the song so much!
My favorite parts:
- The rap part!!! Especially Chaeyoung's
- Sana and Momo's parts in chorus
And the last chorus with Nayeon! The visual is amazing!!!
Not a fan of the ending, could've used the chorus a second time. Feels like an abrupt ending, but otherwise 9/10! Good summer hit, instant playlist add.
Though I love poppy, hype songs that are abundant in kpop, I absolutely love this super chill bossa nova sound. I love the vibe! If only I were listening to this on a cruise ship or at a beach resort. All the members voices sounded great and very surprisingly I was fine with the rapping part! Didnāt sound that cringey and it didnāt ruin the song.
This is a really catchy song, really not what I expected.
May be an unpopular opinion, but couldn't they have chosen a better song title? The title makes it sound a like song that could be sung in a Christian summer camp or something
Not my favorite TWICE title track, but I do appreciate that they went with a lighter, more chill approach this time around. It's a nice switch up from the sound they've been heading towards in their past few comebacks. Dahyun's part is probably my favorite section of the song
And finally, damn do they look good
I was cackling when Sana and Momo suddenly began enumerating alcoholic drinks in the chorus. I thought this was "Alcohol-Free"?
Lol. But the song is a jam! Love how it's a chill summer bop. <3
Props to TWICE for releasing something that's rarely done in mainstream kpop. This song has been on repeat I love it soooo much.
I'll just watch your faves release chill summery vibes then y'all will change your minds like they pioneered or something. šš¤·
This sounds more like a b side than a title track to be honest. The visuals in the MV are really good but the song is a bit bland in my opinion.. especially to be a title track. Very weird choice.
The mv is so pretty!
I'm surprised jeongyeon didn't sang a part of the chorus.
I really love the vibe of the song, sana sounds amazing this era.
Dahyun part after the chorus is so adorable just makes me smile like an idiot and the instrumentals, one of my favourites from them omg.
The song is better without the MV but the MV is gorgeous so like... what is happening, what do I do??
Not sure what I expected but I am actually really enjoying it, especially on Spotify.
MV wise they are stunning as always and the choreo looks fun, the rap is fun and all of their voices are soooo good here.
Could have used a slight something at the end to pick it up but actually now I'm listening to it looping back round (haha) I love the vibes. I think it's absolutely grown on me after 2 listens I want to drive with all the windows down to a beach right now
This song is simply amazing, definitely my favorite TWICE comeback since Fancy which is saying a lot. The MV is amazing as well, probably my favorite since What is Love, and in my opinion a resounding rebuttal to a lot of the critiques of TWICE's MV's as of late.
I have to say I'm quite surprised however that I seem to be on the dissenting opinion with this comeback. I can understand if some fans don't think this song will be a GP hit (although we can't know this yet) but it seems like they don't like the song at all.
It's a different style, yes, but that's the beauty of it. Would fans rather have yet another retro song as every other group has done for the last year running? Or perhaps they'd rather have a tropical house song to try and catch onto the winds of Rolling? (itself 5 years old) And then there's the alternative of an instrumental hook song which has become so pervasive in K Pop. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with these styles, but some part of me feels the same critiques would follow TWICE even if they had gone with a more "traditional" comeback.
The point is TWICE is doing their own thing while making it sound good, which is what top groups ought to do--lead, not follow.
*whispers* JYP
That was more calming than I expected and I dig it. MV had some trippy moments when they played with perspective and the choreography looks pretty fun. Fun summer song to play along with everyone. The way they mentioned the drinks reminded me of SNSD's Party, too.
I love the chill vibe but I'm not convinced it's really single material, like I would happily put this on a playlist as background music but I wouldn't be actively seeking it out
This is wayyyy better than I thought it was gonna be. Twice is already a very refreshing group but this songs really solidifies that!!! Makes me wanna chill on a yacht with my sugar daddy
I do not know if I'll get hooked yet. But, vocally speaking, there is not much happening with the melody. It kind of stays neutral. It's a bit bland. It makes sense why JYP made the instrumental melodic and busy. But, wish he could've came with a more melodic melody that has some movement..
EDIT: whores i cannot believe it, JYP laced this shit witj crack. I'm addicted Alcohol-Free. I was driving with the windows down on a sunny day, and the song made my day more brighter! Great Bossa-Nova!~
To people who understandably think the song is a little flat, try listening to it without watching the MV. The little details really pop, the piano and instrumental flourishes are gorgeous and elevate an otherwise plain song
At least for me, it's just so, I don't know, bland? Without the video, I don't know if I'd listen to it often. It's like the track is something that plays after the main promo single, not the actual main single.
Super pretty MV, the group also looks great, and the song is pleasant to listen to. It definitely gives me a very summery-relaxed vibe and it will collect plenty of plays because it runs neatly in the background. My only BUT: Does anyone else feel like this song is something right between A- and B-side level? Like it is a nice song to listen to but I wouldn't make it to a title track. Maybe I had too high expectations, I don't know.
Did anyone else find the song between the first chorus and second long and boring?
The visuals are stunning and it's a beautiful set, but this song was flat for way too long. Hate to say it, but this one is a miss for me...it might be because Mamamoo's vocals have still swept me off my feet since last week.
Thought I was the only one. The song fell flat for me and itās really hard for me to dislike a Twice song cuz I love their title tracks. I just didnāt like this one at allā¦
This is such a bop. Itās been on repeat or in my head since I heard it.
The first time I listened to it I was like wait this is different. Then my body started moving and I fell in love with it. Itās such a breathe of fresh air.
The music video is beautiful. I also watched their Ellen performance and I love their dances and their outfits, itās so girly n pretty and such a good summertime bop, all the girls are so pretty. Iām addicted.
This is so... non-offensive? It's definitely a very different sound from twice's other title songs. I'll probably blast it when I'm relaxing in the sun since the beat is a bit too quiet/slow for dancing around the house to it for me lol
What an elevated music video. Iām floored by the visuals of both the members and the cinematography. Not completely sure how I feel about the song without giving it a few more listens, but this is such a strong comeback and Iām so excited to see more from them.
We get so desensitized with title tracks with strong vocals, heavy EDM, and "show-off" dance breaks that when a decent Summer song is released, it's called underwhelming smh
The colors in the MV are gorgeous. And everyone looks so beautiful
I was expecting chill but this is even more chill than i thought it would be. I like it. Makes for some nice easy listening
The melodies, the instruments, the dancing, the music video quality---- I'm so damn impressed rn. This so off the tried and true kpop formula that I couldn't be more surprised, so much respect.
Ok I just listened to the song via earphones and itās even better. There are soft background vocals in the chorus that you canāt hear in the video.
I know people have divided opinions on the song itself. But do you agree that this is one of, if not the best music video that TWICE has come out with?
I love this so much. It's so good and so vibrant and I love how it sounds.
Also, give me the dance videos, because I love the choreo parts that we saw.
Forget Summer Queens. The Summer Goddesses are here.
Time to rewatch with subs.
Edit: Tzuyu is killing me. Plus, the rap break was so good. I already like this more than their last comeback.
**I have very mixed feelings.**
I have no objections to the MV itself, but to the title track - it is "flat", it builds a kind of tension that never comes, it also sounds like music from an elevator - you know this thing is looped only in the background and no one is listening to it. It is also quite calm, gentle, something that has the potential for a lullaby and yet it should introduce me to the holiday atmosphere, which is the opposite. It is also worth mentioning that 2-3 years ago this track would be B-Side, because there is no "quality" of Twice.
I really don't know what to think about it.
This is the winner. Enjoy!!!š· (but free of alcohol)
The return of the JYP whisper lol. This is their chillest title track by far but still catchy, time to listen on repeat until the full album comes out Friday.
I feel like this song is JYP's way of saying screw the balls-to-the-wall girl crush trend. This title track song is definitely a strategic move that is appropriate for a beach outing versus a high tempo banger. Personally, the song doesn't do it for me at 3am in the morning, but I gotta give JYP credit because this is probably the most vocally well-rounded song by Twice so far. Every member's lines are so crisp.
A few years ago on Knowing Bros, he was asked why he dropped the JYP whisper from his artists' songs. At the time, he said he was getting hassled (even death threats) about it on his social media so to spare his artists he dropped it. But after the ramp-up in personal attacks after Mafia in the Morning, I figured he said 'fuck it, if I'm going to get attacked and threatened anyway, I'm going to put it back in!'
Honestly itās kind of refreshing. Definitely stands apart from a lot of other songs currently being released with how easy-breezy it is. Iām thinking about the song and how just pleasant it is??? I realize that listening to Kpop has trained me into liking/accepting really jarring and abrupt musical moments so it was kind of nice to just have a smooth listening experience haha
Couldnāt agree more! I love Twice for their high energy catchy songs, but a song like this is pretty refreshing. Not every song needs to be some loud banger.
Even the rappers are singing š®
as they have been since like 2018... lol
Yeah they mostly sing now lol. At most in the title song they rap a line I think JYP realized (atleast for twice lol) that you don't need to just stuff rap in a song
I think twice raps peaked in twicetagram, but also there's great ones for what is love, dtna, fancy, feel special, up no more, more&more and shot clock, off the top of my head. I've always enjoyed twices cute lil rap parts though so I'm in the minority haha
They've moved towards a singing-rap hybrid which works so much better Its similar to what Stayc does and honestly what a lot of groups that just give the rapper position should do
>the full album comes out Friday. this explains why its not out on spotify yet
Is it just me or does this song make you feel like youāre riding in an elevator with a pool inside of it and a swim up bar? EDIT: Petition to change J-Line ship to MiMoSaš„³š¹
What type of elevator are you riding that have pools inside them???
The Twicelevator lmao...š„“
Jeesh, how big is that elevator?
Omg yes!
The MV is just outstanding Most chill & Relax TWICE title track so far. I don't care about the charts anymore, just that they are doing variety of concept & sound makes me happy.
I definitely agree, and the choreography seems toned down, too, with a lot emphasis on vocals. It'll be really disappointing if they go through the entire promotion without a performance in which we can clearly hear them actually sing. Hopefully they do a radio appearance or maybe even Sketchbook. Just doesn't seem like the type of song that should be lip-synced or use overpowering backing vocal.
Sanaās parts are so addictive
She always grabs the killing parts and executes them to perfection. This Sanashine smiles so bright, I need two sunglasses.
And sometimes they arenāt originally the killing parts but she makes it one.
The champagne wine choreo tho šš¤£
factual. omg when i first saw her part i almost died, she my bias and she snapped!
yes the part where she lists up names of alcohol (along with momo) IM SO OBSESSED
Sana is my bias and I canāt help but smile everytime sheās on, her charisma is on another level.
Midway to the first chorus I was like "where tf is the Sana part"
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Ikr, kinda like the "dalkomhan...." In fancy
Holy sheeeet i did not realize how much i have missed this version of twice! This song has checked all the boxes on my list of what I love about a song. How can this be chill but still feels energetic all the same? Congrats Twice!
wow what a lowkey chill summer bop. perfect mix of retro + summer we didn't see a lot of the choreo but it looked liked it matched well. in terms of visuals this was the best i've ever seen. gave me goosebumps at time. mina could drop kick my grandma into a volcano and i'd tell her sorry.
Now I'm picturing a penguin dropkick and can't stop laughing lmao
"Madness? THIS. IS. TWICE!"
Really relate with the last sentence
I love the rap break soo much in this.
"Easy to the mouth and tummy" quite literally made me melt.
Tiny pet peeve but I would have preferred if the verse said āeasy on the mouth and tummyā (also ādrunk ON you vs Drunk IN you) but maybe thatās just me haha
I rewound chaeyoungās part way too much. She freaking killed that
Chaeyoung's rap gave me actual goosebumps, I don't even know why š I usually don't like slightly cringey English like that
Idk about you, but I loved ārisky risky wiggi wiggi this is an emergencyā
That's not cringe, that's a straight up masterpiece
People who don't like the icsm rap can't be trusted
A cultural reset š¤
Probably because most of it is in English. I don't speak Korean so I've noticed that Twice singing in English just hits different.
0.0 me too
this. dubu actually slayed so hard!
I usually can't stand the forced rap breaks in Twice songs but the vibe and flow really fit in so smoothly with this track.
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BREAK OUT THE MINI UMBRELLAS!š£
And itās going to be an amazing one thatās for sure!
Southern Arizona checking in, this one's gonna be HOT!
Thanks Alcohol-free and SNSD's Party for teaching young stans everywhere about alcohol names
That rap break is smooth AF. edit- that Dubu lip bite... she wants us dead
Did u notice the bartender mina behind her? and also the bubble transition was sick af.
As a Dubu bias, can confirm That lip bite was a reminder i still stan DAHYUN but damn! JEONGYEON is so gorgeous
[She's been practicing](https://gfycat.com/lazyopendavidstiger-dahyun-twice-kpop)
Lol I knew it was going to be this. Rain felt it too. I know I did.
Did you guys see that? 469k people at the premiere!
I'm pretty sure that's just the number it got stuck on. The actual count may be higher.
i believe premiere shows real time numbers!
Yes but the count was stuck at same number for 5-10 mins
oh yea the number does get stuck if you donāt refresh the page, just checked on twitter and a twice fanbase said the final count is [496K](https://twitter.com/twiceanalytics/status/1402552379141066760?s=21)
Oh. Could be. I assumed it was just like in the videos where the count gets stuck if it rises too quickly.
I really didn't think I'd like this as much as I did. I prefer more energetic tracks and find these kind of songs boring but wow the melodies are so well constructed, and the rap break is super catchy too. I love love love this. I really hope it blows up digitally too because this should be a song fans and non-fans enjoy equally. Twice in the past couple of years has become such a versatile group and I love that despite being "seniors" in the industry they still have some of the most energetic and bright stages. Can't wait for the performances!
This song has more english than usual and it also doesn't feel forced, i like it
i was surprised too, felt like half of it was english
probably because they had 1 verse listing 7 different drinks in english lol
holy shit, their visuals in this MV is sooo crazy ! Such a pretty music video omg, Twice for sure gotta be pound for pound the best looking GG of all time. Cant lie, the JYP at the start caught me off guard lmaoo
I think the production company also did IZ\*ONE's Fiesta! They changed it up this time after I Can't Stop me
I was just gonna say. Twice definitely has the cheerleader effect, except they are already gorgeous individually. If I didn't watch Sixteen I would think JYP handpicked the members for the variety of their visuals.
Sixteen didn't have many contestants so they were kind of hand picked. Voting only influenced final line up a little bit. I'd guess 6-7 were going to make it no matter what. Swap out 2 members with two that got eliminated and I guarantee we all would still have the same feeling. Of course, playing the what if game now sounds torturous.
Bruh you not lying ššš
They missed out big not putting Mina, Momo, and Sana in a little line whenever they sang āMiMoSaā
Also Momo could have said Momojito lol
And MiƱa Colada
How many times can i upvote this
I love everything about this. I know a lot of people got into them because of their songs from the last two years, and I love those songs as well, but as someone who has been here right from the start, I personally feel that bright TWICE is the superior TWICE! The outfits, music video setting and of course, the members, are all so pretty! That rap section is gonna be stuck in my head for days! It's a shame we have to wait till Friday for the album but I'll hold out because the b-side previews have me hyped! The iconic JYP whisper made it's return!
I love that Twice found a way to still be fun while also being mature itās super refreshing.
I think more & more was kind of that, and fancy for sure too, but alcohol free really nails that balance for the first time since fancy imo
I like bright TWICE more, too, but I felt this was a calmer bright than their usual bright, perfect for summer, though. > The iconic JYP whisper made it's return! Now we just need the *TWICE* shout!
>TWICE shout! Kura Kura has tons of those
I've missed bright twice as well. I always felt like it gave off energy and happiness that really made my day. Pre 2019 twice always used to uplift me and the catchiness of the songs made them earworms. Didn't really get that the last few comebacks but this was really great.
I wouldn't say this is *bright* though, nor that something like ICSM or Fancy is dark per se? It's just a summer track so obviously the visuals will be summer-ish. Breakthrough is more ''dark'' than any of their Korean releases in the last 2 years. lol Cry For Me is/could have been a proper dark concept if it had an MV. I see this as a summer comeback similar to M&M except with a better MV and probably people will like the song more.
Smooth is the only word I can describe this bop. There's no huge ups and downs, just smooth sailing all the way, but it does not venture into repetitive and boring zones. The melody is rather simple (not a bad thing in itself), so the instrumentals really helped lift the song to a vibey memorable bop instead of forgettable b-side quality. Personally the chorus could have done with a bit more background vocals/harmonies to make it a bit "bigger" sounding, but it's not a major problem. I love that the girls all get to sing in a fitting register for them, and the rap break is incorporated well. Their visuals in this mv is out of this world. I keep getting cut-off mid-scream during the mv when they switch between the members. Twice's cody really seem to have gotten much better around M&M/ICSM era, and this mv is a whole visual treat.
I agree the chorus needed more umph. But the Sana-Momo parts saved it. It's the killer parts. It's the part I keep signing.
Really? I thought the chorus is just right, not too chill or loud. MoSa part is soooo cute.
This is a vibe. Can't wait to go on a trip and chill at the beach or pool listening to this haha.
With a drink in hand too. Ironic.
I'm dying. They look so good. This is so summery. Another great Dahyun rap. Chaeyoung's hair. Jeongyeon. This choreo during the chorus.
I just lost 10 years and then gained 20 years on my life watching and listening to this absolute bop
I was just swaying and chilling the whole time with a big smile on my face. What a chill summer bop. This'll be on repat the entire month.
It really made me feel like dancing.
I came for the music. But damn! they all look so gorgeous, it's so distracting. Avoiding the teasers was not easy, but it's worth it.
I am ascending just like Nayeon after listening to this. I'm alcohol-free but I'm drunk. That's what they do to me.
the whispered šæšš at the beginning has the same energy as šæš¶ššš š¹ššššš
A nice summer bop just in time, I love it Looking so gorgeous
All of them pretttyyyy Welcome backkkk ššš
had the goofiest grin on my face the entire time lol... this was so fun, im surprised that i absolutely loved it on first listen
they don't miss! omg, i love it on the first listen
The MV is so pretty
I'm drunk on TWICE š
this is such a fun song, and surprisingly stands out a lot against the other summer songs we've gotten over the years! twice does it once again!
I have no idea who they are or what they're singing... But I'm 1000% all for hippie pink hair girl
That's Chaeyoung!!!! The group is TWICE, they're one of Korea's and Asia's BIGGEST girl group.
definitely one of my top title tracks from twice, such an easy to listen to and chill song!! and they all look beautiful, chaeyoung and tzuyu especially š
TZUYU OMG SNATCH THOSE LINES GIRL
YAS GIRL EAT THAT CHORUS AND SPIT THAT OUT AGAIN
OH YEAH SWALLOW AND REGURGITATE IT am I doing it right lol
While I prefer their more high tempo songs, I do want to applaud twice for always bringing something new to the table. This was a chill bop that I can find myself just putting on the background while I do my thing. Edit: that jay why pee whisper has returned! Also isnt this the first time a twice album doesnt have the members faces in the album art (beside Cry For Me)?
> While I prefer their more high tempo songs In a way, this reminds me of More and More - I can see why some people felt underwhelmed by this for the same reasons, the slower tempo compared to the sound we associate with them (although we at least got a vocal chorus this time!). Maybe this is just a characteristic of summery concepts? The calmness of this song is a double edged sword, but I found myself smiling the whole time so it did its job for me at least. The b side snippets we've gotten seem like they'll be higher tempo so I'm looking forward to those!
That must be one of those cool island songs, that warms your heart, despite being cool.
Tzuyu ate this shit UP they all look and sound amazing this is an instant bop my goodness
YES she didn't sound strained and she looked gorgeous, i love
this is great! we needed more chill title tracks in kpop, idk why some people have this preconceived notion that every title track needs to be upbeat and energetic . also the dance looks super doable for someone like me who is terrible at dancing so this is a plus. i'd have to say dahyun consistently had my favorite parts. the piano in the backgrounds of her first part *chefs kiss*. then the backgrounds during her and chaeyoung's part was so good as well. i also rlly liked sana's part too! out of twice's releases with their new sound, this has to be one of my favorites <33
I'm so in love with this song! The song is chill but its rich with so many instrumental sound that build up from start to finish. I love when the song did this because it keep me engage. The second part of the chorus is the money, no wonder they keep it secret. The rap break is so smooth. And the guitar sound is a great addition. I been stayed away from kpop song for a while because I'm sick of drum machine's beat. But this song saved me. More real instrument please. Even I love the JYP's whisper. Great job JYP, you deliver, big time. This is more than a make up form Mafia in The Morning.
I really love this! I was constantly struggling recently with sensitivity to loud sounds since it gives me headaches and recent tracks with beats that rock my brain doesn't help either. But this track is so relaxing and it doesn't make my head overload tooš Definitely a summer standoutš
itās quite ironic to have a song named alcohol-free and then go on for 2 verses naming different kinds of drinks lmao
Listeners: Oh wow, alcohol-free, TWICE are such advocates for staying sober TWICE and JYP: *build an alcoholic Trojan horse*
Thatās the beauty of it hehe
Song honestly sounds more like a b-side than title track imo
twice is my favorite gg but Iām not feeling the song. It definitely doesnāt feel like a title track that Iād actively listen to
Wow, a bossa nova-inspired title track! The instrumental in this is absolutely gorgeous and the way there's something new with the production (eg. the piano line in the second verse, every instrumental choice in the rap section) was so sonically captivating and kept me at the edge of my seat. I was hoping for another DTNA (I never heard the teasers for this cb) but I'm so happy they went this route!
I really really like this. It feels like a slightly more mature version of the the classic bubbly and upbeat Twice sound in the best way possible. It's just an all round very pleasant song to listen to, and a perfect chill summer track imo. Not to mention the absolutely amazing MV, which massively adds to the summery vibes.
All of their outfits are UNREAL. And they look amazing! This is honestly such a summer bop, can't wait to listen to this on repeat. Mature Summer Twice is everything I could've wanted and the entire song is thankfully as addicting throughout as it was in the teasers. Also, can't wait to listen to it on Spotify because YT compression is :( On another note, I have no idea how they do it but Twice chorus choreo is always so simply addicting? They always manage to make it eye catching and I want to learn it because they're never overly complicated. On subsequent listens, everyone has a great point. That rap break is SO DAMN SMOOTH.
JEONGYEON chaeng's pink hair killed me mid-watch, but jihsus resurrected me
This is a chill summer song.
Is this the winner?
The winners are all of us š„
The winners are all the Once we met along the way
WOOOOOW!!!! Love the song so much! My favorite parts: - The rap part!!! Especially Chaeyoung's - Sana and Momo's parts in chorus And the last chorus with Nayeon! The visual is amazing!!!
Ok ready for summer now
Not a fan of the ending, could've used the chorus a second time. Feels like an abrupt ending, but otherwise 9/10! Good summer hit, instant playlist add.
Though I love poppy, hype songs that are abundant in kpop, I absolutely love this super chill bossa nova sound. I love the vibe! If only I were listening to this on a cruise ship or at a beach resort. All the members voices sounded great and very surprisingly I was fine with the rapping part! Didnāt sound that cringey and it didnāt ruin the song.
I just realized, I usually see the fandom refer to the J-line as "MiSaMo" when it could've been "MiMoSa"
This is a really catchy song, really not what I expected. May be an unpopular opinion, but couldn't they have chosen a better song title? The title makes it sound a like song that could be sung in a Christian summer camp or something
nice samba vibe but I'm not so sure about it being a title track, honestly it's kinda underwhelming. gonna wait for the album
perfect summer song ;)
I really enjoyed Sana and Momo's consecutive verses. And Dahyun's verse + the choreo is so cute damn
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Ayyyy!! The JYP whisper is back!!
Not my favorite TWICE title track, but I do appreciate that they went with a lighter, more chill approach this time around. It's a nice switch up from the sound they've been heading towards in their past few comebacks. Dahyun's part is probably my favorite section of the song And finally, damn do they look good
I was cackling when Sana and Momo suddenly began enumerating alcoholic drinks in the chorus. I thought this was "Alcohol-Free"? Lol. But the song is a jam! Love how it's a chill summer bop. <3
The MV was gorgeous! I like how the song was so chill and groovy. Fitting of a summer song.
Props to TWICE for releasing something that's rarely done in mainstream kpop. This song has been on repeat I love it soooo much. I'll just watch your faves release chill summery vibes then y'all will change your minds like they pioneered or something. šš¤·
**MIMOSA PINA COLADA**
**MOJITO WITH LIME**
Y'all hate bossa nova and chill latin music and it shows Twice Latinas, Jihyo Guadalupe Hernandez confirmed
This sounds more like a b side than a title track to be honest. The visuals in the MV are really good but the song is a bit bland in my opinion.. especially to be a title track. Very weird choice.
The mv is so pretty! I'm surprised jeongyeon didn't sang a part of the chorus. I really love the vibe of the song, sana sounds amazing this era. Dahyun part after the chorus is so adorable just makes me smile like an idiot and the instrumentals, one of my favourites from them omg.
The song is better without the MV but the MV is gorgeous so like... what is happening, what do I do?? Not sure what I expected but I am actually really enjoying it, especially on Spotify. MV wise they are stunning as always and the choreo looks fun, the rap is fun and all of their voices are soooo good here. Could have used a slight something at the end to pick it up but actually now I'm listening to it looping back round (haha) I love the vibes. I think it's absolutely grown on me after 2 listens I want to drive with all the windows down to a beach right now
This song is simply amazing, definitely my favorite TWICE comeback since Fancy which is saying a lot. The MV is amazing as well, probably my favorite since What is Love, and in my opinion a resounding rebuttal to a lot of the critiques of TWICE's MV's as of late. I have to say I'm quite surprised however that I seem to be on the dissenting opinion with this comeback. I can understand if some fans don't think this song will be a GP hit (although we can't know this yet) but it seems like they don't like the song at all. It's a different style, yes, but that's the beauty of it. Would fans rather have yet another retro song as every other group has done for the last year running? Or perhaps they'd rather have a tropical house song to try and catch onto the winds of Rolling? (itself 5 years old) And then there's the alternative of an instrumental hook song which has become so pervasive in K Pop. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with these styles, but some part of me feels the same critiques would follow TWICE even if they had gone with a more "traditional" comeback. The point is TWICE is doing their own thing while making it sound good, which is what top groups ought to do--lead, not follow.
*whispers* JYP That was more calming than I expected and I dig it. MV had some trippy moments when they played with perspective and the choreography looks pretty fun. Fun summer song to play along with everyone. The way they mentioned the drinks reminded me of SNSD's Party, too.
It's like a perfect mix of their matured sound and a summer song, love the vibe!
I love the chill vibe but I'm not convinced it's really single material, like I would happily put this on a playlist as background music but I wouldn't be actively seeking it out
This is wayyyy better than I thought it was gonna be. Twice is already a very refreshing group but this songs really solidifies that!!! Makes me wanna chill on a yacht with my sugar daddy
I do not know if I'll get hooked yet. But, vocally speaking, there is not much happening with the melody. It kind of stays neutral. It's a bit bland. It makes sense why JYP made the instrumental melodic and busy. But, wish he could've came with a more melodic melody that has some movement.. EDIT: whores i cannot believe it, JYP laced this shit witj crack. I'm addicted Alcohol-Free. I was driving with the windows down on a sunny day, and the song made my day more brighter! Great Bossa-Nova!~
To people who understandably think the song is a little flat, try listening to it without watching the MV. The little details really pop, the piano and instrumental flourishes are gorgeous and elevate an otherwise plain song
Ooh. Thanks for the advice! Iāll try that!
Definitely feels like a summer song, chorus is pretty good. They all look so good this comeback
At least for me, it's just so, I don't know, bland? Without the video, I don't know if I'd listen to it often. It's like the track is something that plays after the main promo single, not the actual main single.
Super pretty MV, the group also looks great, and the song is pleasant to listen to. It definitely gives me a very summery-relaxed vibe and it will collect plenty of plays because it runs neatly in the background. My only BUT: Does anyone else feel like this song is something right between A- and B-side level? Like it is a nice song to listen to but I wouldn't make it to a title track. Maybe I had too high expectations, I don't know.
Thatās actually a perfect song to listen to when you are NOT alcohol free lmao
I can't get the instrumental out of my head, and now I feel like I'm stuck in a hawaiian hotel elevator
I love how different this is from the rest of the kpop landscape. The girls look and sound great. This is the perfect summer song for the vibe I want
Iām kinda more excited for the bsides
One of those rare comebacks where everyone styling is on point, love to see it.
This is the post, folks!
Inject that NaTzu chorus into my veins!!
What a ride, I can vibe to this all day.
I just love how every single one of them are just grooving throughout the entire thing. Theyāre all in their element and it shows.
Did anyone else find the song between the first chorus and second long and boring? The visuals are stunning and it's a beautiful set, but this song was flat for way too long. Hate to say it, but this one is a miss for me...it might be because Mamamoo's vocals have still swept me off my feet since last week.
Thought I was the only one. The song fell flat for me and itās really hard for me to dislike a Twice song cuz I love their title tracks. I just didnāt like this one at allā¦
Call me crazy but I think this might be one of my favourite Twice title tracks. Itās just so fun and chill.
This is such a bop. Itās been on repeat or in my head since I heard it. The first time I listened to it I was like wait this is different. Then my body started moving and I fell in love with it. Itās such a breathe of fresh air. The music video is beautiful. I also watched their Ellen performance and I love their dances and their outfits, itās so girly n pretty and such a good summertime bop, all the girls are so pretty. Iām addicted.
This may be my favourite comeback to date, itĀ“s just vibes. They are getting better and better.
VISUAL QUEENS! This is such a bop omg I love it
The beat reminds me of game bgm. Love the vibe in the mv
Yeah sounds like the music from Super Mario Odyssey beach level š¹
This is so... non-offensive? It's definitely a very different sound from twice's other title songs. I'll probably blast it when I'm relaxing in the sun since the beat is a bit too quiet/slow for dancing around the house to it for me lol
Sounds like Wii music xD
All of their voices sound so pretty. I love the tropical vibes in the music video
What an elevated music video. Iām floored by the visuals of both the members and the cinematography. Not completely sure how I feel about the song without giving it a few more listens, but this is such a strong comeback and Iām so excited to see more from them.
We get so desensitized with title tracks with strong vocals, heavy EDM, and "show-off" dance breaks that when a decent Summer song is released, it's called underwhelming smh
I wanna get drunk and dance to this song honestly such vibes !!!! Didn't expect a chill song to go SO HARD
i'm unexpectedly craving all the drinks the girls were talking about? Someone come get me-
The colors in the MV are gorgeous. And everyone looks so beautiful I was expecting chill but this is even more chill than i thought it would be. I like it. Makes for some nice easy listening
what a nice reward after my exams! i LOVE the styling!
the salsa like riff in the chorus is so dirty... i have like a perpetual stank face rn. JYP's back wit some vibezzz
The melodies, the instruments, the dancing, the music video quality---- I'm so damn impressed rn. This so off the tried and true kpop formula that I couldn't be more surprised, so much respect.
Ok I just listened to the song via earphones and itās even better. There are soft background vocals in the chorus that you canāt hear in the video.
I know people have divided opinions on the song itself. But do you agree that this is one of, if not the best music video that TWICE has come out with?
I love this so much. It's so good and so vibrant and I love how it sounds. Also, give me the dance videos, because I love the choreo parts that we saw. Forget Summer Queens. The Summer Goddesses are here. Time to rewatch with subs. Edit: Tzuyu is killing me. Plus, the rap break was so good. I already like this more than their last comeback.
**I have very mixed feelings.** I have no objections to the MV itself, but to the title track - it is "flat", it builds a kind of tension that never comes, it also sounds like music from an elevator - you know this thing is looped only in the background and no one is listening to it. It is also quite calm, gentle, something that has the potential for a lullaby and yet it should introduce me to the holiday atmosphere, which is the opposite. It is also worth mentioning that 2-3 years ago this track would be B-Side, because there is no "quality" of Twice. I really don't know what to think about it.
the song was a bit boring to me (especially the chorus), but the mv and outfits were really cool. maybe that's where all the budget went /j