#NineOrNone: JYP Entertainment Slammed for Releasing 'TWICE Japan Season's Greetings 2022' featuring Only 8 Members
JYP Entertainment has unveiled a new set of TWICE merchandise, and it is "TWICE Japan Season's Greetings 2022." However, some fans are upset about it as the products feature only eight members, when in fact, the girl group consists of nine members.
#NineOrNone Trends on Twitter after JYP Entertainment Unveiled "TWICE Japan Season's Greetings 2022"
Approximately at 1 p.m. KST on Oct. 4, JYP Entertainment took to TWICE's official Twitter Japan account to reveal a new set of merchandise for the girl group's 2022 season's greetings.
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According to the post, "TWICE Japan Season's Greetings 2022" is titled "ONCE-WAY." It is available for purchase starting from today, Oct. 4 at noon KST, until Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m. KST.
The new set of TWICE merchandise includes a desk calendar, a diary, a clear photo card set, a lettering sticker, a cork coaster, a "making" DVD, a random photo card, and a sticker featuring the group.
TWICE JAPAN SEASON’S GREETINGS 2022 “ONCE-WAY”
— TWICE JAPAN OFFICIAL (@JYPETWICE_JAPAN) October 4, 2021
PRE-ORDER
10.04(月) 12:00～10.31(日) 23:59
日本デビュー5周年を迎えるTWICE!
人生ゲームのようなスタイルで
ONCEと素敵な未来を作り続ける願いを込めました!
詳細はこちら⬇️https://t.co/WB5MMvLXOG#TWICE #ONCE_WAY #🐶 pic.twitter.com/kMJDyQg9K9
In addition to this, fans can also purchase "ONCE-WAY" special goods that include a photo badge set, which features eight members - Nayeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. There is also a postcard set, pin badges featuring the nine TWICE Lovelys (one random pin), a pouch with strap, and a reversible bucket hat.
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After unveiling the "TWICE Japan Season's Greetings 2022," many ONCEs (TWICE's fans) expressed their desire to obtain the products in the comment section of the post.
However, some fans are unhappy about the new TWICE merchandise, explaining that the goods feature only eight members and didn't include Jeongyeon.
TWICE Jeongyeon
This past August, TWICE Jeongyeon was announced to be temporarily halting her activities again to focus on recovery. JYP Entertainment said that she is still showing symptoms of panic and psychological anxiety, and so she needs enough time to rest and recover.
I can understand if Jeongyeon was excluded from promotions/schedules due to health concerns... But releasing OT8 merch? I don't feel comfortable with it and will probably pass. It's nine or none.
— TTT is really my name | ZYO’S ZONE (@StuckOnTwice247) October 4, 2021
Jeongyeon previously went on a temporary hiatus in October of last year due to the same reason. She then resumed activities at the beginning of this year.
Nine or NONE. None is an option.
— Jeongyeon Union (@JeongyeonUnion) October 4, 2021
Is getting new merch really that important to you guys over making sure a member is included? Really sad to see some reactions over the news :/
You'd rather have merch with 8 members than just wait for her.....
Because of their disappointment, some ONCEs trended the hashtag "#NineOrNone" on Twitter to show their support for all nine TWICE members. The fans stressed in their posts that the girl group will always have nine members.
I won't recommend to b*ycott the SG2022 cuz it's a disrespect the effort given by the other 8 members all I can say is just buy it if you want and pass if you don't. for me I'll just buy one and save the rest of my money for the 3rd full album coming knowing JY will be in there.
— 𝓔𝓶𝓶 💫 (@CEO_Jihyo) October 4, 2021
On the other hand, other ONCEs stated that they shouldn't boycott "TWICE Japan Season's Greetings 2022" as the other eight members worked hard for it.
Which opinion do you agree with the most? Tell us what you think in the comments below!
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