TWICE

"Hello, we are TWICE!" TWICE is a nine-member girl group under JYP Entertainment who debuted on October 20, 2015. The group's name was personally coined by JYP founder J.Y. Park, meaning "to touch people's hearts twice — once through the ears, and once again through the eyes." With five Korean members (Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Jihyo, Dahyun, Chaeyoung), three Japanese members (Momo, Sana, Mina), and one Taiwanese member (Tzuyu), TWICE's multinational identity is central to who they are. Since their debut, they have rewritten the history of K-pop girl groups to become South Korea's "National Girl Group."

TWICE operates as a nine-member group, each with designated positions. 🎤 Nayeon (Im Nayeon / Sep 22, 1995 · Seoul, South Korea) Lead Vocalist, Center. The group's ace, she was already a standout trainee before debut. 🎤 Jeongyeon (Yoo Jeongyeon / Nov 1, 1996 · Seoul, South Korea) Lead Vocalist. Recognized for her husky voice and refreshing image. 💃 Momo (Hirai Momo / Nov 9, 1996 · Kyotanabe, Japan) Main Dancer. Widely regarded as one of the best dancers in K-pop. 🎤 Sana (Minatozaki Sana / Dec 29, 1996 · Osaka, Japan) Sub Vocalist. Adored for her charm and humor. Member of sub-unit MiSaMo. 🎤 Jihyo (Park Jihyo / Feb 1, 1997 · Goyang, South Korea) — Leader Leader, Main Vocalist. Joined JYP at age 10 and trained for 10 years — the group's longest-serving trainee. Powerhouse vocalist. 💃 Mina (Myoui Mina / Mar 24, 1997 · Born in Texas, USA; raised in Japan) Main Dancer. Classically trained ballerina whose graceful stage presence is unmatched. Member of sub-unit MiSaMo. 🎤 Dahyun (Kim Dahyun / May 28, 1998 · Seoul, South Korea) Lead Rapper. TWICE's mood-maker, beloved for her bright energy and variety show talent. 🎤 Chaeyoung (Son Chaeyoung / Apr 23, 1999 · Seoul, South Korea) Main Rapper. An artistic member with talents in illustration and songwriting. 💃 Tzuyu (Chou Tzuyu / Jun 14, 1999 · Tainan, Taiwan) — Maknae Lead Dancer, Visual. The youngest member, she drew the attention of all Asia with her striking visuals from debut day one.

TWICE was formed through Mnet's survival competition show SIXTEEN (aired May 5 – July 7, 2015). Sixteen JYP trainees competed for spots in the new group, with J.Y. Park himself serving as judge and having final say. Originally planned as a seven-member group, Park ultimately expanded to nine: Momo was called back after elimination for her extraordinary dancing ability, and Tzuyu secured her spot by earning overwhelming support in the viewer vote. On October 20, 2015, TWICE officially debuted with the EP The Story Begins and title track "Like OOH-AHH," winning a music show just after debut. "CHEER UP" (2016) then became the year's most-streamed song in South Korea, cementing their status as the nation's favorite girl group.

🎵 The Story Begins (10.20.2015) — Debut EP Title: Like OOH-AHH | Music show win at debut 🎵 Page Two (04.25.2016) — 2nd EP Title: CHEER UP | Gaon Chart #1 · South Korea's most-streamed song of 2016 · Song of the Year at MAMA & Melon Music Awards 🎵 Twicecoaster: Lane 1 (10.24.2016) — 4th EP Title: TT | Gaon Chart #1 for 4 weeks · Sparked Asia-wide "TT pose" challenge 🎵 Twicetagram (10.30.2017) — 1st Studio Album Title: LIKEY | Billboard World Albums #1 & World Digital Song Sales #1 simultaneously 🎵 Formula of Love: O+T=<3 (11.12.2021) — 3rd Studio Album Title: Scientist | Billboard 200 #3 · Marked full-scale US debut push 🎵 With You-th (02.23.2024) — 5th EP Title: One Spark | Billboard 200 #1 — First K-pop girl group ever to top the Billboard 200

🏆 2015 MAMA Awards — Best New Female Artist 🏆 2016 MAMA Awards — Song of the Year (CHEER UP) · Best Female Group 🏆 2016 Melon Music Awards — Song of the Year (CHEER UP) 🏆 2017 MAMA Awards — Song of the Year (SIGNAL) 🏆 2018 MAMA Awards — Song of the Year (What Is Love?) · First group to win 3 consecutive MAMA Song of the Year awards 🏆 2017 Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation (South Korea) 🏆 2023 Billboard Women in Music — Breakthrough Artist (first female K-pop group ever) 🏆 2024 Billboard 200 #1 (With You-th) — First K-pop girl group ever 🏆 2026 American Music Awards — Best Female K-Pop Artist 106 cumulative music show wins (2020, K-pop girl group record) · 9 Oricon Album Chart #1s · First K-pop girl group to hold a Japan dome tour (2019) · ¥5 billion+ in Japanese record sales (2019)

Fandom Name: ONCE The name ONCE comes directly from TWICE's own words: "If you love us even once, we will repay your love with twice of our love." The fandom name forms a perfect promise with the group's name — ONCE loves, and TWICE gives back double. Official Lightstick: Candybong — A candy-shaped lightstick in Apricot and Neon Magenta.