TWICE’s TDOONGZ Are Adorable—So Why Are Fans Worried About the Lovelys?

When a new plush looks cute, why not buy it? For longtime fans, though, a mascot also holds memories. TWICE’s new designs drew excitement and fears that an older character line might be replaced—in the same discussions.

TWICE’s official channel released its ‘TDOONGZ’ introduction on October 8, 2026. The nine characters represent its nine members. Discussions continued around an October 17–25 Seoul pop-up and anniversary goods. The Lovelys are an older mascot line long associated with TWICE, particularly in Japan.

A fan subreddit’s October 8 character post displayed 387 votes in the observed snapshot, while an October 5 character-name guide had around 500. Discussion moved from playful design details to concern about the existing mascots and how international buyers could shop. A fan reported payment frustration in an October 27 reply.

Four observed strands: (1) Fans enjoyed Momo’s dinosaur detail, ballet-inspired Mina’s Myodette name and Dahyun mascot Dubnyangee’s expression. (2) Some worried that beloved Lovelys might be retired and hoped both lines could coexist. (3) Others preferred more individualized animal designs, while critics found the aesthetic similar to other K-pop mascots. (4) In a merchandise discussion, overseas fans described costly shipping and one October 27 buyer reported apparently Korea-only payment options. These are individual posts, not a global fan poll.

The Lovelys have appeared in merchandise and Japan-focused TWICE activities for years. TDOONGZ offers a newer, more individualized animal-inspired expression of the members. For fans, the new mascots are both a cute launch and a question about continuity with the collectibles they already treasure.

Confirmed are the October 8 official introduction, the original YouTube video and actual Reddit reactions on dated posts. The Lovelys’ retirement, worldwide distribution plans and rumored licensing restrictions were not independently established. One buyer’s payment experience is not presented as universal store policy.

The next useful check is official information on international payments, shipping and whether Lovelys sales continue alongside TDOONGZ. No mascot retirement is assumed.