(JYP Entertainment)

Twice on Friday denied media reports that the girl group will release an album in May.

JYP Entertainment, which represents Twice said, “We can’t confirm the exact release date as of now. We’ll make an official announcement when it is confirmed.”

(JYP Entertainment)

A local media outlet had said that Twice would release an album in May, ahead of promotional activities in Japan in June. The report also said that it would likely to be the group’s first studio album.

Twice is slated to release its 10-track Japanese debut album “#Twice” on June 28. It is gearing up for its debut showcase “Touchdown in Japan” in Tokyo on July 2.

By Jie Ye-eun (yeeunjie@heraldcorp.com)