Twice — South Korean girl group formed through Sixteen
Twice is a nine-member South Korean pop group formed in 2015 via the reality show Sixteen. Known for catchy songs, synchronized choreography and international success in Korea and Japan.
Overview
Twice is a South Korean pop girl group created in 2015 through a televised audition program. The nine members perform a mix of Korean- and Japanese-language material and are known for bright, hook-driven pop, tightly synchronized choreography and visually distinctive music videos. Their debut EP, released in October 2015, introduced the group to the mainstream and established a fast-growing international fanbase.
Image gallery
10 Images
Members and roles
The group consists of nine performers who contribute vocals, rap and dance in varying proportions. Members include Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu. Several members are primarily recognized for dancing, others for lead or main vocal roles, and one member serves as the group's leader. The lineup mixes Korean and non-Korean members, which has helped the group appeal across East Asia.
History and development
Twice was formed through the competitive reality series Sixteen, which selected trainees to debut as a new act. Their first extended play, The Story Begins, arrived on October 20, 2015, and featured their initial singles. Over the following years the group expanded into multiple music markets, releasing Korean albums and Japanese-language records, and staging domestic and international concerts.
Musical style and notable releases
Musically, Twice favors upbeat pop with strong melodic hooks, memorable choruses and playful arrangements. Production often highlights layered vocals and choreography-friendly structures. Notable singles from their catalogue span their early and later periods and include catchy, widely recognized songs that helped define contemporary K-pop trends.
Impact, fandom and achievements
Twice quickly developed a dedicated fan community and attained significant commercial success in multiple countries. They have received numerous industry awards, pursued several concert tours and built a substantial online presence. The group's broad appeal has been credited to their polished performances, group chemistry and multilingual releases.
Further reading and references
- Record label and management: official label
- Genre context and K-pop industry: K-pop overview
- Formation program: Sixteen
- Debut EP: The Story Begins
Related articles
Author
AlegsaOnline.com Twice — South Korean girl group formed through Sixteen Leandro Alegsa
URL: https://en.alegsaonline.com/art/102243
Sources
- commons.wikimedia.org : Twice (girl group)
- wmg.jp : "TWICE"
- billboard.com : "10 Must-Know Facts About K-pop Darlings TWICE"
- en.yna.co.kr : "TWICE's music video hits 50 million"
- koreaherald.com : "Twice to move on to 'Page Two'"
- bntnews.co.uk : "BNTNews- TWICE Sells 150,000 Records!"
- soompi.com : "EXO-CBX, TWICE, and iKON Receive Official Platinum Certifications From Gaon"
- soompi.com : "TWICE Breaks 1st Day Sales Record For K-Pop Girl Groups In Japan + Tops Oricon Daily Single Chart With "Wake Me Up""
- soompi.com : "TWICE To Set A New Record By Going Platinum For 4 Consecutive Japanese Releases"
- allkpop.com : "TWICE sells almost 300,000 copies of their Japanese 'Wake Me Up' single in the first week" · web.archive.org
- mwave.interest.me : "[2015 MAMA] iKON and Twice Win Best New Artist Awards"
- news.nate.com : "'골든디스크' 세븐틴-트와이스, JTBC2 신인상 수상 '글로벌 인기'"
- wikidata.org : wikidata.org/wiki/Q20645861
- isni.org : 0000 0004 6103 2970