Twicecoaster: Lane 2 Explained

Twicecoaster: Lane 2
Type:ep
Longtype:(reissue)
Artist:Twice
Cover:TWICE-Twicecoaster_Lane_2.jpg
Recorded:2016
Length:29:55
Language:Korean
Label:JYP
Producer:J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul"
Prev Year:2016
Next Title:What's Twice?
Next Year:2017

Twicecoaster: Lane 2[1] is the reissue of South Korean girl group Twice's third extended play (EP) . It was released digitally and physically on February 20, 2017, by JYP Entertainment. It contains thirteen tracks, including the lead single, "Knock Knock".[2]

Background and release

On January 18, 2017, it was reported that Twice would be releasing a special album after their concert in Seoul. In early February, Twice officially announced the release of the reissue of , titled Twicecoaster: Lane 2, on February 20 with the brand new track "Knock Knock".[3] [4]

The track list for Twicecoaster: Lane 2 was revealed on February 12. It contains thirteen tracks: the seven songs from the original release, additional two new songs, a remix version and instrumental of "TT", as well as the instrumental tracks of "Like Ooh-Ahh" from The Story Begins and "Cheer Up" from Page Two. The group concept images and individual teasers of Twice were released in the next four days.[5] [6] [7] [8]

Two music video teasers for "Knock Knock" were released on February 17 and 18 at midnight. The first teaser started with the sound of knock which was heard on the ending of the music video for "TT", while the second teaser showed the members dressed in a variety of outfits that flash by in the stop-motion video.[9] [10]

The final group image teaser was released on February 19 at midnight. Twice also greeted the fans via Naver V Live for a comeback countdown at 23:30 KST.[11] The album, along with the music video for "Knock Knock", was officially released the next day. It was also released as a digital download on various music sites.[12] [13]

Promotion

On February 20, 2017, Twice had a live broadcast on Naver V Live at 10:00 KST to celebrate their comeback with fans. The group talked about the album, the lead single "Knock Knock" and its music video, as well as their first solo concert which was held on February 17–19 and Asian tour. They also performed the full choreography of "Knock Knock".[14]

The next day, Twice recorded their appearance on the February 25th episode of You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook, their first variety show for Twicecoaster: Lane 2. The group's appearance was included in the show's special monthly episodes with the concept "songs I want to sing for those in their 20s."[15] [16]

On February 23, Twice held their first comeback stage on M Countdown.[17] It was then followed by performances on the February 24th, 25th and 26th episode of Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo, respectively.[18] [19] [20] continued on the March 7th episode of The Show, and Show Champion on the 8th.[21] [22]

The group ended their music show promotions on the March 12th episode of Inkigayo.[23] [24]

Commercial performance

Twicecoaster: Lane 2 entered the Gaon Album Chart at number 1 and the Billboard World Albums at number 4, while "Knock Knock" entered the Gaon Digital Chart at number 1 and the Billboard World Digital Songs at number 5.[25] [26] [27] [28]

The album had sold 266,645 units in February 2017.[29]

Content production

Credits adapted from album liner notes.[30]

Locations

Recording
Mixing
Mastering

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2017)Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[31] 1
US World Albums (Billboard)[32] 4

Year-end charts

Release history

Release dates and formats for Twicecoaster: Lane 2
RegionDateFormat(s)EditionLabel
VariousFebruary 20, 2017Standard JYP
South KoreaCD
ThailandJuly 7, 2017CD + DVDThailand

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TWICEcoaster : LANE 2. Twice official website. JYP Entertainment. March 15, 2017. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20170803180401/http://twice.jype.com/discography.asp?idx=4&page=. August 3, 2017.
  2. Herman. Tamar. K-Pop Girl Group TWICE Drops New Single 'Knock Knock': Watch. Billboard. Billboard. February 22, 2017. December 12, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191212122832/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7694293/k-pop-girl-group-twice-drops-new-single-knock-knock-watch. live.
  3. Web site: Girl group TWICE to release special album. Yonhap. Yonhap News Agency. February 12, 2017. July 7, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180707061857/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/01/18/0200000000AEN20170118009300315.html. live.
  4. Web site: Seon. Mi-kyung. [공식입장] 트와이스, 2월20일 컴백 확정..4연타 히트 예고]. Naver. Osen. February 12, 2017. ko. November 7, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171107030332/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003471698. live.
  5. Web site: Min. Susan. Twice Featured in Group Concept Image for Special Album. Mwave. February 13, 2017.
  6. Web site: Min. Susan. Twice's Nayeon, Sana and Tzuyu Pose for 'Knock Knock' Comeback Images. Mwave. February 15, 2017.
  7. Web site: Min. Susan. Twice's Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Mina Featured in Second Round of Comeback Images. Mwave. February 15, 2017.
  8. Web site: Min. Susan. Twice's Momo, Dahyun and Chaeyong Pose for Final Individual Comeback Photos. Mwave. February 18, 2017.
  9. Web site: Min. Susan. [Video] Twice Raises Expectations for Comeback with 'Knock Knock' Teaser Video]. Mwave. February 18, 2017.
  10. Web site: Seon. Mi-kyung. 트와이스, 귀여움 더한 총총스텝..'낙낙' 티저 공개. Naver. OSEN. February 18, 2017. ko. June 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210613073219/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003481726. live.
  11. Web site: Yoon. Min-sik. Twice unveils final teaser image for new album. Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. February 19, 2017. February 22, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170222233800/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201702191740413879102_2. live.
  12. Web site: Min. Susan. [Video] Twice Sweeps Music Charts With 'Knock Knock']. Mwave. February 19, 2017.
  13. Web site: TWICE releases music video for lead song 'Knock Knock'. Yonhap News. Yonhap News Agency. February 22, 2017. April 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170402171142/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/02/20/0200000000AEN20170220005600315.html. live.
  14. Web site: Hwang. Soo-yeon. [어게인V앱]트와이스가 밝힌 #KNOCK KNOCK #베개싸움 #박진영]. Naver. Herald Pop. February 24, 2017. ko. October 27, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171027130515/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0002895802. live.
  15. Web site: Min. Susan. Twice to Appear on 'Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook'. Mwave. February 18, 2017.
  16. Web site: Hwang. Ji-young. 트와이스, '유희열의 스케치북' 출연…컴백 첫 예능. Naver. Ilgan Sports. February 18, 2017. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20171027130913/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0002641728. October 27, 2017.
  17. Web site: Min. Susan. [Video] Twice Performs First 'Knock Knock' Comeback Stage on M COUNTDOWN]. Mwave. February 24, 2017.
  18. Web site: Kim. Mi-ji. '뮤직뱅크' 트와이스, 들어도 계속 듣고 싶은 '낙낙'. Naver. Xports News. February 24, 2017. ko. June 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210613073220/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000706161. live.
  19. Web site: Lee. Ah-young. '음악중심' 트와이스, 심장을 두드리는 깜찍한 노크 '낙낙'. Naver. Xports News. February 26, 2017. ko. October 27, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171027130730/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000706422. live.
  20. Web site: Im. Ji-yeon. '인기가요' 컴백 트와이스, 사랑할 수밖에 없는 소녀들 '낙낙'. Naver. Herald Pop. February 26, 2017. ko. October 27, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171027130552/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0002897619. live.
  21. Web site: Lee. Gi-eun. '더쇼' 트와이스 이변없는 1위, 구구단 제치고 'KNOCK KNOCK' 파워. TV Daily. March 7, 2017. ko. July 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180703220444/http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=14888894371217887010. live.
  22. Web site: Lee. Yong-soo. '쇼챔피언' 트와이스, 레드벨벳‧태연‧블락비‧방탄 제치고 1위 차지 (종합). Naver. Sports Seoul. March 8, 2017. ko. July 4, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180704005817/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000243365. live.
  23. Web site: Min. Susan. Twice to Complete Promotions With 'Knock Knock'. Mwave. March 12, 2017.
  24. Web site: Min. Susan. Twice Shows Appreciation to Fans After Completing Promotions with 'Knock Knock'. Mwave. March 16, 2017.
  25. Web site: 2017년 08주차 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. March 12, 2017. ko. March 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170303043208/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=08&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week. live.
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