2 on the World Albums chart in the U.S., the 13-track LP showcases a group at their peak. Charting on the Billboard 200, and peaking at No. 26 by JYP Entertainment and Republic Records, further signals the band's global success. Their latest album, Eyes wide open, released Oct. 18), is a special single for ONCE and builds on yet another novel theme for the group: throbbing revenge underlined by a dramatic instrumental. Their latest release, 'Cry For Me,' released last month (Dec. The bittersweet pop of 'Feel Special' (2019) reflects the pressures of being one of the biggest girl groups in the industry, while the '80s-infused 'I Can't Stop Me' (2020) plays with the temptations of desire. In the past few years, the group has explored maturing sounds and visuals and has amplified their participation in writing lyrics and choosing visual concepts. But they do recognize the benefits of exploring new challenges-and therefore earning second thoughts. It's not that TWICE feel the need to change or that they care about impressing the unamused. Yet, an aversion to their peppy beginnings (see ' Cheer Up,' ' Knock Knock') and the general perception of K-pop as an assembly-line production still keep several eyes shut to their talents. According to her, 'it's hard to express TWICE into words, because it's through our performances that people can really get to know us.' Park, the phrase has since become a defining staple in the TWICE universe. First used by JYP Entertainment founder J. The commotion-causing motto is well known for both the group and their fans, known as ONCE. Still, the best phrase to define the group may come from the ladies themselves: TWICE is ' once through the ears and once through the eyes,' Tzuyu told over a Zoom call, followed by cheers and laughter from the other members. Like a kaleidoscope slowly revealing different shapes and colors, TWICE shine in beautiful detail the more you get to know them as individuals and as a collective unit. It's Dahyun's charismatic sense of humor complementing Chaeyoung's bold creativity, Jeongyeon's sultry allure pairing with Jihyo's unrelenting energy, Mina's graceful resilience matching with Tzuyu's elegance and sensitivity.

They have more than 10 million cumulative album sales, sold-out tours in Asia and America, including last year's Twicelights at The Forum in Los Angeles and Prudential Center in New Jersey, and an array of releases that regularly top the Korean and Japanese charts.īut ultimately, it's TWICE's individual charms that pull the listener into their world: the brightness of Nayeon's bunny smile, Momo's killer dance moves, Sana's natural sweetness. Backed by their vast discography, a cornucopia of catchy hooks, and synchronized, head-turning performances, the group stays in your mind long after they exit the stage.įormed in 2015 through JYP Entertainment's reality survival show, 'Sixteen,' in South Korea, TWICE are a record-breaking, show-stealing, eye-magnet juggernaut. With their striking looks and coordinated fashion, the nine-member K-pop ensemble is a sight that's impossible to miss.

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