American news magazine, TIME, recently published their interview with TWICE. The interview mostly talked about the powerhouse girl group's latest album "Feel Special" and how the tracks, especially the title song, is more personal than their previous releases.

Up until this point, TWICE’s viral hits have largely been optimistic, oftentimes generic confessions of love. “This time, we are trying to show our real heart to the listeners as individuals,” Sana said.

TIME was able to interview Nayeon, Sana, Jihyo and Dahyun thru video call and the girls shared their insights on the new direction that their group is taking and some of the challenges that they are facing. 

Here are some of the interview's highlights:

The success of a rapidly growing fanbase is accompanied by a new set of challenges. “Since we were getting a lot of love from fans, that means we have to try to meet their expectations,” Nayeon says. “This was mentally giving the members a very hard time.” These expectations come from not only fans, but the general public in South Korea — TWICE has become a household name with hit songs recognized across generations. “The most detailed example of meeting this expectation is shown as one member is resting now because she is also struggling,” Jihyo says, referring to Mina’s absence.

TWICE members say that seeing the reaction to the company’s statement about Mina’s health condition was a relief. “We were also feeling similar anxieties as Mina did, all members were feeling that,” Nayeon says. “As I saw the positive response, I thought that TWICE doesn’t have to be in a rush when it comes to activities.” She wants Mina to be healthy before she returns. Dahyun shares the sentiment. “Physical health and mental health are the most important things that members should take care of,” the rapper adds.

They are open to shaking up the norm to connect with Once around the world. “We have debuted in Japan and Korea, but we also really want to make songs in other languages for global fans if there is an opportunity,” Nayeon says.