History of Twice in Timeline
Twice is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment, consisting of nine members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. They were formed through the television program 'Sixteen' in 2015 and officially debuted on October 20, 2015, with their EP 'The Story Begins'. Twice has earned the title of "The Nation's Girl Group" in South Korea, indicative of their popularity and influence in the Korean music scene.
1998: Park Ji-yoon Releases 'Precious Love'
In 1998, Park Ji-yoon released 'Precious Love', which was later rearranged and covered by Twice in 2016 on their album 'Page Two'.
2010: Debut of Miss A
In 2010, Miss A debuted under JYP Entertainment before Twice was formed.
2011: Last Korean Artist Appeared on Kōhaku Uta Gassen
2011 marks the year a Korean artist last appeared on Kōhaku Uta Gassen before Twice's performance in 2017.
2012: Suspended Japanese Girl Group Project
Back in 2012, JYP was preparing to debut four Japanese girls, including Sana and Momo, in Japan but it was suspended indefinitely due to the deterioration of the Korean-Japanese relationship.
December 19, 2013: JYP Entertainment Announces New Girl Group Debut
On December 19, 2013, JYP Entertainment (JYPE) announced plans to debut a new girl group in the first half of 2014, marking their first female group since Miss A in 2010.
February 27, 2014: Lena and Cecilia Confirmed as 6MIX Members
On February 27, 2014, JYPE trainees Lena and Cecilia were confirmed as members of the group tentatively called as 6MIX, while other rumored members included JYPE trainees Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Minyoung.
February 11, 2015: Announcement of Sixteen Survival Show
On February 11, 2015, J. Y. Park announced that the lineup for JYPE's upcoming seven-member girl group would be decided through Sixteen, a competition survival show airing on Mnet.
October 2015: Debut of Twice
Twice debuted in October 2015 under JYP Entertainment.
October 20, 2015: Twice Debut with 'The Story Begins'
On October 20, 2015, Twice officially debuted with the extended play (EP) 'The Story Begins', marking their entry into the South Korean music scene after being formed through the television program Sixteen (2015).
December 2015: Signed CF Contracts
By December 2015, Twice had signed ten CF contracts, totaling earnings of ₩1.8 billion.
2015: Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best New Female Artist
In 2015, Twice received its first award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards as Best New Female Artist.
2015: Debut and JYP Entertainment's Stock Increase
Since Twice's debut in 2015, JYP Entertainment's stock prices rose from ₩4,500 to ₩31,400 in 2018.
January 23, 2016: Twice Enters Billboard's World Albums Chart
On January 23, 2016, Twice entered Billboard's World Albums chart with their debut EP 'The Story Begins', debuting and peaking at number 15, marking the group's first entry on the chart.
April 25, 2016: Release of Page Two and Success of 'Cheer Up'
On April 25, 2016, Twice released their second EP, 'Page Two', featuring the hit single "Cheer Up". The album was a commercial success, topping music charts, and "Cheer Up" became a viral meme in South Korea and the best-performing single of the year.
2016: Commercial Success and "Nation's Girl Group" title
Following their commercial successes in 2016, Twice has been dubbed by Korean media as the "Nation's Girl Group". The distinctive point choreography for "Cheer Up" released in 2016 and "TT" released in 2016 became dance crazes.
2016: Highest-Ranking Korean Group in Gallup Korea Survey
In 2016, Twice ranked as the highest-ranking Korean group in the Gallup Korea survey's top ten artists.
2016: Rise to Fame with "Cheer Up" and Twicecoaster: Lane 1 Success
In 2016, Twice rose to domestic fame with their single "Cheer Up", which topped the Gaon Digital Chart and won "Song of the Year" at Melon Music Awards and Mnet Asian Music Awards. Their third EP, Twicecoaster: Lane 1, also topped the Gaon charts for four weeks and became the highest-selling Korean girl group album of the year. Within 19 months of their debut, Twice sold over 1.2 million units of their EPs and special album.
2016: Most Popular Music Video on YouTube
In 2016, Twice topped the list of Korea's most popular music video on YouTube with "Cheer Up".
2016: Variety's Youth Impact Report
In 2016, Twice was included in Variety's Youth Impact Report at number 54 as the only K-pop group on the list.
2016: Golden Disc Awards - New Artist Award
In 2016, Twice won another New Artist Award at the Golden Disc Awards.
2016: Music Program Award and Song of the Year Awards
In 2016, Twice won its first music program award with "Cheer Up" on M Countdown. They also won Song of the Year with "Cheer Up" at Melon Music Awards and Mnet Asian Music Awards. Their second EP, Twicecoaster: Lane 1, was the fifth-highest-selling K-pop album of 2016.
2016: First Music Program Win and Debut Performance in the United States
In 2016, Twice won their first music program award with "Cheer Up" on M Countdown and debuted in the United States at KCON in Los Angeles. They also held a concert with JYP labelmates in Seoul and Tokyo.
2016: Dance Craze: Cheer Up's Point Choreography
In 2016, Twice's point choreography for "Cheer Up" became a dance craze and a viral meme.
2016: First Anniversary and Release of Twicecoaster: Lane 1
In 2016, to celebrate their first anniversary, Twice unveiled their new song "One in a Million". They also released their third EP, Twicecoaster: Lane 1, and the music video for "TT", which quickly achieved high sales and chart success.
2016: Increase in Pocari Sweat Sales
In 2017, Twice was selected by Donga Otsuka to promote Pocari Sweat on its 30th anniversary. Pocari Sweat recorded ₩100 billion in sales for the first half of the year, a 10% increase over 2016's sales.
February 2017: Advertising Industry Growth
By February 2017, Twice had one of the fastest growths in the advertising industry as the group's rate charged for endorsement hit ₩200 million for 6 months and ₩300 million for a year.
May 25, 2017: "TT" Music Video Reaches 200 Million Views
On May 25, 2017, the music video for Twice's song "TT" became the first music video by a K-pop female act to surpass 200 million views.
June 28, 2017: Japanese Debut with #Twice Album
On June 28, 2017, Twice debuted in Japan under Warner Music Japan with the release of a compilation album titled #Twice. The album reached number 2 on the Oricon Albums Chart and achieved the highest first-week album sales by a K-pop artist in Japan in two years.
2017: Represented Different Brands
As of 2017, Twice has represented about 30 different brands including cosmetics, clothing, online and mobile games, food and beverages, and credit cards.
2017: Commercial Success and Viral Choreography
Following their commercial successes in 2016 and 2017, Twice has been dubbed as the "Nation's Girl Group". The distinctive point choreography for "Signal" released in 2017 became dance crazes and viral memes.
2017: Billboard Chart Success with Twicetagram and 'Likey'
In 2017, Twice became the first female Korean act to simultaneously top both Billboard's World Albums and World Digital Song Sales charts with the release of their first studio album Twicetagram and its lead single "Likey".
2017: Second Song of the Year Award and Music Program Trophies
In 2017, Twice received Song of the Year award at the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards with "Signal". Twice recorded the most wins received in a single year with a total of 36 music program trophies in 2017.
2017: Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation and Billboard's 21 Under 21
In 2017, Twice received the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation and was recognized as the only Asian act on Billboard's 21 Under 21.
2017: Most Popular Music Video on YouTube
In 2017, Twice topped the list of Korea's most popular music video on YouTube with "Knock Knock".
2017: Forbes Korea Power Celebrity Ranking
In 2017, Twice was ranked third overall and first among recording artists in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity.
2017: Pocari Sweat Endorsement
In early 2017, Twice was selected by Donga Otsuka to promote Pocari Sweat on its 30th anniversary, becoming the first idol group to model for the brand.
February 2, 2018: Ymobile TV Commercial in Japan
On February 2, 2018, Twice's first TV commercial in Japan for Ymobile was aired nationwide, incorporating a pop arrangement of "Y.M.C.A." and Twice's signature "TT pose".
April 2018: KMCA Certifications Introduced
In April 2018, the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) introduced certifications for music sales. After the KMCA Certifications were introduced, Twice became the second act to earn a platinum certification for streaming, download and album.
2018: Forbes Korea Power Celebrity Ranking
In 2018, Twice ranked third in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list.
2018: Third Consecutive Song of the Year Award
In 2018, Twice received their third consecutive Song of the Year award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards with "What Is Love?" from their fifth extended play of the same name.
2018: Release of 'BDZ' and 'Yes or Yes'
In 2018, Twice released their first Japanese studio album, BDZ, which topped the Oricon Albums Chart. They also released their sixth EP, Yes or Yes, with its music video achieving significant views on YouTube within the first 24 hours.
2018: Dance Craze: What is Love?'s Point Choreography
In 2018, Twice's point choreography for "What Is Love?" became a dance craze and a viral meme.
March 6, 2019: Release of #Twice2
On March 6, 2019, Twice released their second Japanese compilation album #Twice2. The album achieved number 1 on the Oricon Albums Chart with 95,825 units sold on its debut day.
April 2019: Twice Dome Tour 2019 "#Dreamday"
In April 2019, Twice held their Twice Dome Tour 2019 "#Dreamday" in Japan, becoming the first female K-pop act to hold a Japanese dome tour. The tour garnered a total audience of 220,000 during five shows.
July 2019: Mina's Break from Activities
In July 2019, Mina took a break from activities due to anxiety and insecurity problems.
October 2019: Tokyo Dome "Twicelights" tour stops
In October 2019, JYP Entertainment announced that Twice added two stops to their world tour "Twicelights" at the Tokyo Dome. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these concerts were eventually canceled.
October 2019: Additional Japanese tour leg announcement
In October 2019, JYP Entertainment announced that Twice will hold an additional Japanese tour leg after reaching tens of thousands of fans on the Southeast Asia and North America legs of their Twicelights World Tour. They staged twelve concerts in seven Japanese cities from October 2019 to February 2020.
2019: First Japanese Dome Tour
In 2019, Twice became the first Korean girl group to embark on a Japanese dome tour.
2019: Achievements in album sales and Oricon ranking
In 2019, Twice sold over one million albums on Gaon for the third consecutive year. The group also surpassed 5 billion yen worth of record sales in Japan and was the bestselling foreign artist in the Artist Sales category of the 52nd Oricon Annual Ranking.
2019: South Korean ambassador of Estée Lauder and Global Benchsetters for Bench
In 2019, Twice was selected as South Korean ambassador of Estée Lauder. The group also became "Global Benchsetters" for Philippine clothing brand Bench.
2019: Best Selling Girl Group Album
In 2019, Twice's eighth EP Feel Special became the bestselling girl group album in South Korea.
2019: 'Feel Special' Enters Canadian Hot 100
In 2019, with the release of their single "Feel Special", Twice became the third female Korean act to chart into the Canadian Hot 100.
February 2020: Japanese tour leg
From October 2019 to February 2020, Twice staged twelve concerts in seven Japanese cities as part of an additional Japanese tour leg after their Twicelights World Tour.
February 2020: Mina Resumes Activities
In February 2020, Mina resumed her activities after a break.
July 2020: Bloomberg Pop Star Power Rankings
In July 2020, Twice was included in Bloomberg's Pop Star Power Rankings, ranking at number 12.
October 2020: Jeongyeon's Break from Activities
In October 2020, Jeongyeon took a break from all activities due to her anxiety disorder.
2020: K-pop Girl Group with Most Music Show Wins
In 2020, Twice became the K-pop girl group with the most music show wins totaling 106 wins as well as the fastest group to reach that number.
2020: Forbes Korea Power Celebrity Ranking
In 2020, Twice ranked ninth in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list.
2020: Album sales and performance at MAMA
In 2020, Twice reached cumulative sales of over 5.81 million albums on Gaon and exceeded 10 million album copies sold in both Korea and Japan. During their appearance at the 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards on December 6, Twice gave a surprise performance of their unreleased track titled "Cry for Me".
2020: Signing with Republic Records and documentary premiere
In 2020, Twice signed with Republic Records for US promotions. The documentary series Twice: Seize the Light premiered on April 29, 2020, via YouTube Originals. Their ninth Korean EP, More & More, was released on June 1.
2020: Ranked #1 Top Girl Group by Korean Entertainment Agencies
In 2020, Twice was ranked number 1 as top girl group by Korean entertainment agencies, citing strong digital and physical sales.
January 2, 2021: "Cry for Me" debuts atop Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart
On January 2, 2021, Twice's song "Cry for Me" debuted atop the Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart.
January 28, 2021: Appearance on Time 100 Talks
On January 28, 2021, Twice appeared on the Time 100 Talks series via livestream, performing "Depend On You" from their Eyes Wide Open album.
January 31, 2021: Jeongyeon Resumes Activities
On January 31, 2021, Jeongyeon resumed her activities at the 30th Seoul Music Awards.
March 2021: Lemona Representatives
In March 2021, Kyungnam Pharmaceuticals announced that it had selected Twice as the representatives for its flagship vitamin brand Lemona.
August 2021: Shopee Philippines's 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV special performance
In August 2021, Twice was chosen to perform for Shopee Philippines's 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV special that was held on September 9.
October 16, 2021: Scarlett Whitening Brand Ambassadors
On October 16, 2021, Scarlett Whitening, an Indonesian beauty brand known for its skin whitening products, introduced Twice as their brand ambassadors. The endorsement was criticized by fans.
November 2021: Jeongyeon's Hiatus
Between August and November 2021, Jeongyeon went on hiatus again due to panic and anxiety disorder.
2021: Increase in JYP Entertainment's Market Cap
In 2021, JYP Entertainment's market cap was ₩1.33 trillion, contributing to an increase to ₩2.24 trillion in 2022.
2021: 'The Feels' Enters US Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart
In 2021, Twice's first official English-language single, "The Feels", became their first song to enter the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, peaking at the 83rd and 80th positions, respectively.
2021: Billboard Top Album Sales Chart
In 2021, Twice's tenth extended play, Taste of Love, peaked at number-one on the Billboard Top Album Sales chart, making it the first EP from a girl group to do so. It was also the first EP from a girl group to enter the top 10 of the Billboard 200.
February 27, 2022: Conclusion of U.S. leg of "III" World Tour
On February 27, 2022, Twice concluded their seven-date U.S. leg of the "III" World Tour, becoming the first female K-pop act to hold two separate arena tours in the U.S.
March 16, 2022: Release of #Twice4
On March 16, 2022, Twice released their fourth Japanese compilation album #Twice4, which became their eighth number 1 album on the Oricon Albums Chart.
July 12, 2022: Contract renewal with JYP Entertainment
On July 12, 2022, all members of Twice renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment.
2022: Over 14 Million Albums Sold
As of 2022, Twice has sold over 14 million albums cumulatively in South Korea and Japan.
2022: Increase in JYP Entertainment's Market Cap
In 2022, JYP Entertainment's market cap was ₩2.24 trillion, which increased from ₩1.33 trillion in 2021.
January 20, 2023: Release of "Moonlight Sunrise"
On January 20, 2023, Twice released a pre-release English single, "Moonlight Sunrise", ahead of their twelfth Korean EP, Ready to Be.
February 2023: MiSaMo Sub-Unit Formation
In February 2023, Sana, Momo, and Mina formed a sub-unit named MiSaMo.
March 1, 2023: Breakthrough Artist at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music
On March 1, 2023, Twice was awarded the Breakthrough Artist at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music held in Los Angeles, marking the first time a female K-Pop group has won this award.
2023: Oishi Endorsers
In 2023, Filipino snack brand Oishi selected Twice as their endorsers.
February 2, 2024: Release of "I Got You"
On February 2, 2024, Twice released the single "I Got You" as the pre-release single from their thirteenth Korean EP, With You-th.
2024: With You-th Tops US Billboard 200
In 2024, Twice topped the US Billboard 200 chart with their thirteenth extended play With You-th.
April 2025: Opening for Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour
In April 2025, Twice opened all six shows of Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour in Seoul as a special guest. They also joined Coldplay on stage to perform a new version of "We Pray", which was released on April 17.
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