After almost nine years of growing together, TWICE has finally found the comfort and ease to relax and enjoy each other’s company in their New York City hotel room. This is a stark contrast from the nervous and guarded girl group that Billboard first interviewed during their initial U.S. appearance in 2016.
TWICE, consisting of members Jihyo, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Mina, Sana, Momo, Dahyun, Chaeyeon, and Tzuyu, quickly rose to success in the K-pop scene shortly after their debut in late 2015. With nine consecutive No. 1 singles on South Korea’s Circle Chart and 20 top 10 entries on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, TWICE set the standard for their generation of K-pop acts. Now, their next challenge is to conquer the U.S. music industry.
In an era where many K-pop girl groups are trending towards smaller lineups and English fluency is becoming increasingly important for global success, TWICE stands out with all nine of their original members hailing from South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. Despite these challenges, TWICE continues to shine with their viral performances and dance routines, along with chart-topping singles like “Cheer Up,” ”TT,” “Feel Special,” and “Talk That Talk.”
Leader Jihyo explains that their latest original English single, “I Got You,” is a reflection of their bond as a group and their mutual support for one another. Produced by J.Y. Park, who has been behind many of TWICE’s biggest hits, the song showcases the group’s unity and teamwork, reinforcing the connection with their fans.
The emotional meeting where J.Y. Park penned TWICE’s No. 1 single, “Feel Special,” after discussing the challenges of being K-pop idols further demonstrates the strong bond and camaraderie within the group. This commitment to each other and their fans has been a driving force behind TWICE’s success in the music industry.