Twice on Tour
Lest you think that all K-pop acts are boy bands, rest assured: They are not. Though the nine-member Twice have only been on the scene since 2016, these ladies have carved out a massive (largely male) fan base for themselves. You won't hear any customary ear-piercing screams at their shows; as one reviewer remarked, you could be forgiven for thinking you're hearing a World Cup crowd. But this is bubblegum pop of the highest order, and it shows in Twice's concerts. The singers might descend wearing brilliant white gowns, perched on swings, framed by fairy lights and rainbows while their frothy pop ballads swell around the whimsical sets. Major tours include the Twice 1st Tour: Twiceland – The Opening in 2017, the Twice 2nd Tour: Twiceland Zone 2 – Fantasy Park in 2018 and the Twice World Tour 2019 "Twicelights." In 2018, they also initiated their first tour in Japan, the Twice Showcase Live Tour 2018 "Candy Pop," followed by the Japan-based #Dreamday tour in 2019.
Twice Background
Twice took off in 2016 with "Cheer Up," a song that unquestionably delivered on its title. It soared to No. 1 on the Gaon chart and won Song of the Year at both the Melon and Mnet Asian music awards shows. The group got their start back in 2015 on the competition TV show Sixteen, run by JYP Entertainment. By the end of that show, seven members had made the cut, and soon after fan favorite Tzuyu and noted performer Momo joined the fold. Like most K-pop acts, the group have released a slew of EPs — beginning with The Story Begins in 2015 — that have kept fans engaged, as well as two full-length albums, 2017's Twicetagram and 2018's BDZ. Their third EP, Twicecoaster: Lane 1, became the year's best-selling album by a Korean girl group in 2016. The band's strong sales have reminded the K-pop industry that girl groups can sell huge numbers of albums, and their video streams reach into the tens of millions on a single video. When they're not singing, the women of Twice have pulled down major endorsements and a slew of awards.
