Twice: Seize the Light
Twice: Seize the Light (stylized as TWICE: Seize the Light)[1] is a 2020 South Korean documentary show starring Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu directed by Heejin Jeong and Jungho Li,[2] the documentary is about the experience of the South Korean girl group Twice on their first successful world tour "TWICELIGHTS" in 2019.[3][4][5]
Twice: Seize the Light was released worldwide on YouTube Originals on April 29, 2020.[1][6]
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Hangul | 시즈 더 라이트 |
Genre | documentary miniseries |
Created by | JYP Entertainment |
Written by | Sera Baek |
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Starring | Twice |
Country of origin | Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 9 |
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Executive producer | Jimmy Jeong |
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Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 14–22 minutes |
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Original network | YouTube Premium |
Audio format | Stereo |
Original release | April 29 – June 24, 2020 |
Synopsis
The all-access documentary covers the struggle they've experienced on their first world tour in 2019. The girl's huge stress backstage during the 'TWICELIGHTS' tour and overcoming those struggles through trust and reliance on each other[3] and their journey as trainees to their first world tour.[7][8]
Production
In August 2019, Billboard revealed that YouTube and JYP Entertainment have cooperated and partnered to create a YouTube docu-series.[9] This is the first documentary series that twice made. Before the release of Twice Seize the Light episode 1, Jihyo announced at the end of their live stream that they will be having a comeback on June 1 which is More & More.[10]
Promotion
On April 13, 2020, the official teaser was dropped on their YouTube channel and announced the premiere of their docu-series on their social media accounts.[11]
Reception
The series was reviewed by Yae-rim Kwon of The Korea Herald, who said that they enjoyed the episodes but wished that they had gone into more depth.[12] Nadie Esteban of Cosmopolitan also commented on the series, stating that it was "a great opportunity for fans to become closer to TWICE in a very personal way."[13]
References
- "Twice's Upcoming 'Seize the Light' World Tour Docu-Series Looks Amazing". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- TWICE: Seize The Light (2020), retrieved 2020-11-22
- "Watch: TWICE Opens Up About Struggles And More In "Seize The Light" Documentary Trailer". Soompi. 1586444392. Retrieved 2020-11-22. Check date values in:
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(help) - Dodson, P. Claire. "TWICE's New Series Is an Up-Close Look at Their Historic Rise". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- Morin, Natalie. "TWICE Just Want To Make You Happy". Refinery29. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- "TWICE: Seize The Light trailer promises intimate look at their highs and lows". Metro. 2020-04-15. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- "TWICE Foresees Girl Group's Future on 'Seize the Light' Docuseries Finale". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- "How TWICE bears weight of the crown". The Korea Times. 2020-04-28. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- "TWICE to Give Intimate Look at North American Tour in YouTube Original Series: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- Mendez, Michele. "ONCE Are Totally Freaking Out Over TWICE's 'More & More' Comeback Announcement". Elite Daily. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- Mendez, Michele. "TWICE Will Get More Vulnerable Than Ever In Their Brand New Docuseries". Elite Daily. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- Kwon, Yae-rim (2020-05-07). "[Herald Review] Twice's 'Seize the Lights' shows girl group as genuine as can be". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- Esteban, Nadie; May 4, 2020. "TWICE's 'Seize The Light' Documentary Is Bringing Them Even *Closer* To Their Fans". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 2021-01-09.