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Twice, 'the first K-pop girl group' to appear on the famous American morning show 'NBC's TODAY'
On the 5th (hereafter local time), Twice made their first appearance on the 'Citi Concert Series on TODAY' of NBC's representative morning show 'NBC's TODAY'. It was broadcast live at Rockefeller Center Plaza, a landmark in New York, and Twice woke up the morning of New York by presenting the stage of famous hit songs that were loved not only in the United States but also around the world.
'NBC's TODAY' anchor Craig Melvin introduced Twice as "K-pop queens who make history," and the members greeted the countless fans who filled the Rockefeller Center Plaza in English, celebrating a meaningful moment. . TWICE is the English version of the title song 'SET ME FREE' of the 12th mini album 'READY TO BE', which was released in March and ranked second on the 'Billboard 200', Billboard 'Hot 100' The band version of the two songs that swept the Billboard main chart in 2023, including the English single “MOONLIGHT SUNRISE,” which was the second successful entry in the career, was presented. In addition, the group melted the fan's heart with the 'Alcohol-Free' performance that goes well with the early summer season.
On this day, Rockefeller Center Plaza was filled with people who gathered to see Twice. A long queue continued from the day before, and when the members showed up, they chanted their names and sang along to the lyrics, giving off a cheering fever reminiscent of a concert. Twice, who went on stage wearing costumes from the music video for "SET ME FREE", responded to the great love and hospitality by exuding a variety of charms depending on the song, including powerful energy with charisma, lyrical atmosphere, and enchanting beauty. New York landmarks dyed in pink from candy rods shaken vigorously by fans, combined with soap bubbles, a stage effect, overflowed with romance.
Twice will hold a solo concert at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 6 as part of the 5th world tour 'TWICE 5TH WORLD TOUR 'READY TO BE''. Previously, Twice sold out all seats at Sopai Stadium in Los Angeles in June and breathed in with 50,000 spectators. MetLife Stadium also achieved ticket sell-out early, and as a result, Sopai Stadium, which is considered the largest stadium in the United States for the first time in the history of a female group in the world and MetLife Stadium entered and sold out, writing a record.
Meanwhile, Twice's MetLife Stadium Dancon, which will be remembered as a historic night in New York, kicks off with a splendid curtain at 7:30 p.m. local time on July 6.
Reporter Yoon Jun-ho, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr
