K-pop fans are abuzz with speculation after TWICE member Jihyo revealed new body art that some believe hints at the group’s upcoming projects.
TWICE is currently on their Ready to Be World Tour, which began in April last year. Jihyo recently shared backstage photos from their Tokyo performances, where an intriguing new feature on her arm caught fans’ attention.
The pictures showcased four delicate butterfly transfer tattoos on Jihyo’s arm. One image focused exclusively on the tattoos, sparking a wave of excited reactions.
Amid comments praising “Mother Jihyo!” and enthusiastic responses, fans speculated about a hidden message. One fan noted, “The butterfly hints again from Jeongyeon and now Jihyo too? I think it’s a hint for their next comeback!” This reference points to fellow TWICE member Jeongyeon, who was also seen with a fake butterfly tattoo recently. Member Momo has also sported temporary butterfly tattoos in the past.
Butterflies have become a recurring motif for TWICE, leading to theories about a potential butterfly-themed comeback. Fans first noticed this trend in September 2023 when many members appeared on stage with butterfly tattoos. The group even incorporated butterfly-themed choreography into some performances. However, their latest comeback with the album “With YOU-th” in February did not feature any butterfly imagery.
Despite this, fans have not given up hope. Nayeon, who had her second solo comeback with the EP “Na” last month, included a song called “Butterflies” on the tracklist. Many believed her frequent mentions of butterflies on the group’s messaging service, Bubble, were hints at a group release. Although it turned out to be part of her solo album, some fans speculated the song was initially intended for the group, explaining the early teasing.
With Jihyo and Jeongyeon seemingly reigniting the butterfly theme, fans are hopeful that a butterfly-themed comeback is still in the works, waiting to emerge.