On Sep 26, Twice’s Japanese social media pages uploaded a preview of Mirage, highlighting its relaxed melody.
Composing Mirage alongside Daina is American singer-songwriter Sean Michael Alexander who also goes by Avenue 52. A legend in the K-pop and J-pop music scene, Alexander has composed multiple K-pop classics including Heart Shaker by Twice, Amigo by Shinee and Lion Heart by Girls’ Generation.
Mirage marks Daina’s first collaboration with Alexander, and she said that the pair “will definitely write more together”.
She also gave an insight into the production process of Mirage.
“(Alexander) produced the track and I toplined over it – writing the melodies, English concept and lyrics (as well as) recording demo vocals. When the song got picked, Sana and (Japanese singer) Hiyori Nara wrote Japanese lyrics over it, and Sana recorded it!”
