TWICE (트와이스) is a nine-member girl group that debuted in October 2015 under JYP Entertainment — one of the most representative girl groups in K-pop.
🎤 TWICE Profile
| Group name | TWICE (트와이스) |
| Debut | October 2015 |
| Agency | JYP Entertainment |
| Members | Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, Tzuyu (9 members) |
| Genre | Pop / dance |
| Signature songs | "Cheer Up" (2016) / "TT" (2016) / "Signal" (2017) / "Likey" (2017) / "What Is Love?" (2018) / "Feel Special" (2019) / "The Feels" (2021, English song) |
📖 About TWICE
TWICE debuted on October 20, 2015 with the EP "The Story Begins" (lead song "Like Ooh-Ahh"). The group was formed through the survival show SIXTEEN and is multinational, with three Japanese members (Momo, Sana, Mina) and one from Taiwan (Tzuyu).
It broke out with "Cheer Up" and "TT," debuted in Japan in 2017, and performs in domes and stadiums.
🕰 Timeline
- October 2015: Debut with "Like Ooh-Ahh"
- 2016: "Cheer Up" wins best-song awards at Melon and MAMA; "TT" is No. 1 for four weeks
- June 2017: Japan debut
- February 2020: Signs with Republic Records (U.S.)
- 2021: "The Feels" enters the Billboard Hot 100
- July 2022: All members re-sign with JYP
- 2024: Ends a tour with shows including Nissan Stadium in Japan
- 2025: Opens for Coldplay in Seoul; "This Is For" in July; 10th-anniversary "TEN: The Story Goes On" in October
🔥 Recent Activity (2025–2026)
In July 2026 the world tour "This Is For" ended with its final show in Seoul (44 cities, 81 shows).
Moves concerning members' contracts with JYP have been reported. Jeongyeon signed an exclusive contract with VARO Entertainment in August 2026, and Jihyo announced on October 21, 2026 that she was leaving JYP and founding a new company, "EMITHAUS." Both were said to continue TWICE activities (details in a Japanese article).
Contract reports about Tzuyu have appeared, but we could not confirm an official, final announcement. Tzuyu was among the winners of the AAA 2026 popularity awards and a host for Day 1 — see our AAA 2026 guide.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did TWICE debut?
On October 20, 2015, under JYP Entertainment.
Who are the members of TWICE?
Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu (9 members).
What are TWICE's most famous songs?
"Cheer Up" and "TT" (2016), "Signal" and "Likey" (2017), "What Is Love?" (2018), "Feel Special" (2019) and "The Feels" (2021).
Are there Japanese members in TWICE?
Yes — Momo, Sana and Mina. Tzuyu is from Taiwan.
What has TWICE been doing recently?
The world tour "This Is For" ended in Seoul in July 2026 (44 cities, 81 shows), and members' contract moves with JYP have been reported.
Based on public information as of October 2026. Debut dates and activity periods may differ between sources; some items are press reports — please check official announcements.