Twice

Twice “Twice” can refer to a few different things depending on the context. Here are some common meanings:

• Twice (K-pop Group) – A popular South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. They are known for hits like “TT,” “Fancy,” “Feel Special,” and “The Feels.”
• “Twice” as in “Two Times” – The word “twice” means two times (e.g., “I called her twice”).
• “Twice” (Song/Album) – Some artists have songs or albums titled Twice, such as Little Dragon’s song “Twice” or Chloe x Halle’s “Ungodly Hour” track “Twice.”

Twice (K-pop Group) – Overview

• Debut: October 20, 2015, with Like Ooh-Ahh under JYP Entertainment.
• Formation: Formed through the survival show Sixteen (2015), where 9 members were selected.
• Fandom Name: Once (because fans love them “once and for all”).

Members

• Twice consists of 9 members:
• Nayeon (Lead Vocalist, Center)
• Jeongyeon (Main Vocalist)
• Momo (Main Dancer)
• Sana (Sub-Vocalist)
• Jihyo (Leader, Main Vocalist)
• Mina (Main Dancer)
• Dahyun (Rapper)
• Chaeyoung (Main Rapper)
• Tzuyu (Visual, Maknae)

(Fun Fact: Twice has 3 Japanese members—Momo, Sana, Mina—and 1 Taiwanese member, Tzuyu.)

Musical Style & Evolution

• Early Concepts: Bright, catchy pop (Cheer Up, TT, Likey).
• Mature Shift: Later albums explored darker, more sophisticated themes (Fancy, Feel Special, Cry For Me).
• Genre Versatility: EDM, retro, R&B, and ballads.

Record-Breaking Achievements

• Best-selling K-pop girl group in history (over 10 million albums sold).

Solo & Subunit Projects

• MiSaMo: Japanese subunit (Mina, Sana, Momo) – Do Not Touch (2023).
• Nayeon: First solo debut (POP!, 2022).
• Jihyo: Solo debut (Killin’ Me Good, 2023).

Global Influence

• Sold-out world tours (Twicelights, Ready to Be).
• Featured in Time 100 Next (2023).
• Collaborations with brands like Coca-Cola, Nike, and SK-II.

Latest Comebacks (2024)

• Album: With YOU-th (Feb 2024) – Title track ONE SPARK.
• Upcoming: 5th World Tour (Ready to Be) expanding to Europe.

Twice’s Origin Story: From Sixteen to Global Domination

• Survival Show Drama: JYP’s Sixteen (2015) started with 16 trainees, but the final lineup shocked fans (e.g., Somi was eliminated, Tzuyu almost didn’t make it**).
• Name Meaning: “Twice” = “Striking hearts once through the ears (music) and twice through the eyes (performance).”
• Debut Near-Failure: Like Ooh-Ahh was initially considered a flop… until it went viral for its zombie dance and became the first K-pop GG debut MV to hit 100M views.

The Twice Formula: Why Their Music is Addictive

Lyric Themes:

• Cute Era: Crushes (Heart Shaker), confidence (Yes or Yes).
• Mature Shift: Anxiety (Feel Special), self-love (Fancy), heartbreak (Cry For Me).

Genre Experiments:

• Retro (I Can’t Stop Me),
• Latin pop (Alcohol-Free),
• Rock (Perfect World – Japanese release).

Breaking Records Like It’s Easy

• Physical Sales: First K-pop GG to sell 1M+ albums (More & More, 2020). Now has 10M+ total sales.

YouTube Royalty:

• TT – 1B+ views (first GG MV to do so).
• What is Love? – Famous for its movie parody choreo (La La Land, Pulp Fiction).

U.S. Breakthrough:

• Billboard Hot 100 entries (Moonlight Sunrise, I Got You).

Members’ Hidden Talents & Viral Moments

• Momo: Dance machine (JYP called her “the best dancer he’s seen in 10 years”).
• Sana’s “Shy Shy Shy”: Accidentally went viral—she improvised it in Cheer Up!
• Dahyun’s Eagle Dance: Became a meme in Cheer Up era.
• Tzuyu’s Apology Controversy: Held a Taiwanese flag on TV (2016), leading to a forced apology from JYP due to China backlash—a dark moment in K-pop politics.

World Tours & Fan Service

• Concerts: Known for live vocals, fan chants (“One in a million!”), and unit stages (e.g., Jihyo covering Beyoncé).

Touring Power:

• Twicelights (2019) – First K-pop GG dome tour in Japan.
• Ready to Be (2023-24) – Sold out U.S. stadiums (e.g., SoFi Stadium).

Solo & Subunit Explosion

• Jihyo’s Killin’ Me Good: Sultry R&B vibes (2023).
• Chaeyoung’s Art: Often designs merch/lyric books (e.g., Formula of Love).

Twice’s Cultural Legacy

• Paved the Way: Proved GGs can be both cute AND powerful—influenced IVE, NewJeans, etc.

Global Ambassador Status:

• Gucci (Mina),
• Burberry (Chaeyoung),
• SK-II (group).
• K-pop’s “Nation’s Girl Group”: Often compared to SNSD’s legacy.

2024 & Beyond

• Latest Comeback: With YOU-th (Feb 2024) – ONE SPARK is a nostalgic yet fresh EDM anthem.
• World Tour Expansion: Adding Europe stops (finally!).
• Solo Projects: Speculation about Jeongyeon, Mina, or Sana debuting solo soon.

BONUS: Fun Twice Trivia

• Diet Horror Stories: Momo once ate only ice for a week pre-debut to lose weight.
• Tzuyu’s Dog: Named Butter (yes, like BTS’s song).
• Sana’s Fear: She’s terrified of bugs—once screamed during a live broadcast over a moth.

THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF TWICE

Pre-Debut Secrets

• JYP’s Original Plan: Twice was almost a 5-member group (Nayeon, Jihyo, Sana, Jeongyeon, Dahyun) before Sixteen expanded it to 9.
• Tzuyu’s Last-Minute Addition: She joined JYP just 6 months before Sixteen and barely spoke Korean.
• Momo’s Shocking Elimination: JYP cut her for being “too technical,” then brought her back after fan riots, admitting he “needed a dancer like her.”

Debut Near-Disaster

• Like Ooh-Ahh was rejected 3 times by JYP himself for being “noisy.” The zombie concept was a last-ditch effort.
• First Win Took 4 Months—unheard of for a “Big 3” group. Now they hold 100+ music show wins.
• Cruel (Taste of Love’s fan-voted favorite—sultry disco)
• Basics (Chaeyoung’s self-written rap—sassy, confident)

MEMBER ARCHETYPES & POWER RANKINGS

Stage Presence Tier List (Based on Fan Polls)

• Jihyo – 100% live vocals, commanding energy
• Momo – Human metronome (watch her I Can’t Stop Me fancam)
• Nayeon – Master of facial expressions (Pop!’s wink went viral)

Most Improved

• Jeongyeon: Overcame severe anxiety (2021 hiatus) to slay Queen of Hearts performances.
• Mina: From shy to ethereal soloist (Snowball Project OST).

TWICE BY THE NUMBERS

• Albums Sold: 12M+ (Best-selling K-pop GG ever)
• Spotify Streams: The Feels – 300M+, Fancy – 250M+

Records Held:

• Most Billboard World Digital Song Sales #1s (14)
• First GG to sell out Tokyo Dome for 3 days straight

GLOBAL IMPACT

• Western Collabs & Appearances
• Spotify Singles: English version of Moonlight Sunrise
• Time Magazine: Named “Next Generation Leaders” (2023)

Brand Deals

• Gucci x Mina – Highest-paid GG model in 2023
• Nike x Sana – Designed limited-edition sneakers

FUTURE OF TWICE

2024 Predictions

• First Full English Album: JYP confirmed “recording underway.”
• Europe Tour: London/Paris dates leaked—finally!
• Solo Debuts: Jeongyeon (rock?), Tzuyu (ballad?)

Military Enlistment Loophole

• Since Twice has no Korean men, they avoid the “hiatus curse” plaguing BTS/EXO.

BONUS: RAREST TWICE FACTS

• Nayeon’s Phobia: Terrified of wind (after a fan blew air at her).
• Dahyun’s Exorcism: Went viral for “crossing out evil” in a live broadcast.
• Jihyo’s 10-Year Training: Debuted at 15 after surviving JYP’s “3-meals-a-day” rule (trainees weighed daily).

The “Twiceverse” Timeline

• 2015-2017 (Innocence Era): Songs like Like Ooh-Ahh and Cheer Up hint at a post-apocalyptic world (zombies, war imagery).
• 2018-2020 (Awakening Era): What is Love? reveals Twice are androids learning human emotion (note the Blade Runner-esque visuals).
• 2021-Present (Rebellion Era): Cry For Me and Perfect World show them destroying their creators (JYP staff appear as “handlers” in MVs).

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