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TWICE sets off on 'THIS IS FOR' world tour with top-tier creative team

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By Pyo Kyung-min
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The official poster for TWICE's upcoming 'THIS IS FOR' world tour, slated to kick off in July in Incheon, west of Seoul. Courtesy of JYP Entertainment

The official poster for TWICE's upcoming "THIS IS FOR" world tour, slated to kick off in July in Incheon, west of Seoul. Courtesy of JYP Entertainment

K-pop powerhouse TWICE will kick off its sixth world tour, "THIS IS FOR," in July, JYP Entertainment announced Monday.

The label revealed the tour's official poster and teaser video on social media, marking its first world tour in about a year. According to the company, the tour will feature a 360-degree stage setup at each venue, aiming to create a more immersive concert experience.

Joining the production is the renowned multimedia creative studio Moment Factory, known for working with global artists Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Madonna, Red Hot Chili Peppers and U2.

Also on board is show director Mukhtar O.S. Mukhtar, who most recently helped stage Super Bowl halftime performances for rapper Kendrick Lamar and R&B artist Usher.

The tour kicks off July 19-20 at Inspire Arena in Incheon, followed by stops in Osaka on July 26-27, Aichi on Aug. 23-24, Fukuoka on Aug. 30-31, Tokyo on Sept. 16-17, Macau on Sept. 27-28, Bulacan on Oct. 4, Singapore on Oct. 11-12, Sydney on Nov. 1-2, Melbourne on Nov. 8-9, Kaohsiung on Nov. 22, Hong Kong on Dec. 6 and Bangkok on Dec. 13-14. Additional dates and cities will soon be announced.

Last year, TWICE wrapped up its fifth world tour, "READY TO BE," with 51 shows across 27 cities, drawing a total of 1.5 million fans. The tour made history as the group became the first overseas female act to perform at Japan's Nissan Stadium and the first female group to headline concerts at both SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and MetLife Stadium in New York — all to sold-out crowds.

The group is also set for a busy summer beyond the tour. On July 11, TWICE will release its fourth full-length album, "THIS IS FOR," which shares its name with the tour. On Aug. 2, the group will also headline Lollapalooza, one of the biggest summer music festivals in the U.S., held in Chicago's Grant Park.