78 Fun Facts About Twice Trivia (K-pop)

Twice's lineup was decided on which 2015 Mnet survival show?

Sixteen aired on Mnet from May 5 to July 7, 2015, and its 16 trainees were whittled down to form Twice; the group's first music show win came exactly a year after the premiere.

What was the title of Twice's debut EP, released on October 20, 2015?

The Story Begins, Twice's six-track debut EP, came out on October 20, 2015, about three months after the survival show that formed the group ended.

What was Twice's debut single?

'Like Ooh-Ahh' was Twice's debut single, released in October 2015; its zombie-filled music video became the first K-pop debut video to pass 100 million YouTube views.

How many members does Twice have?

Twice has nine members; the same nine were chosen together in 2015, and all nine were in the lineup for the group's 2025 anniversary album.

Which agency formed Twice?

JYP Entertainment, founded by singer-producer Park Jin-young in 1997, formed Twice through its own 2015 survival show.

Twice's survival show was meant to pick how many members before J. Y. Park expanded the lineup?

The show's original plan was a seven-member group; Park expanded the lineup at the finale by adding two more contestants, a decision that drew complaints at the time.

Which two members were added to Twice after the survival show had ended?

Tzuyu and Momo were the two late additions: Tzuyu as the show's most popular contestant by audience vote, and Momo, eliminated earlier, brought back by Park for her dancing.

What is the name of Twice's official fandom?

The name comes from the members' 2015 promise: love us even once and we will repay it with twice our love.

J. Y. Park said Twice would touch hearts once through the ears and once again through what?

Park explained the name Twice as music that touches people's hearts through the ears and then again through the eyes, meaning both the sound and the visuals.

'Cheer Up', the 2016 hit that made Twice a household name in Korea, was the lead single of which EP?

'Cheer Up' led the EP Page Two, released in April 2016; the song topped Gaon's year-end digital chart and won Song of the Year at both MAMA and the Melon Music Awards.

Which member sings the 'shy shy shy' line in 'Cheer Up' that became a viral meme in South Korea?

Sana sings the 'shy shy shy' line, heard by Korean listeners as 'sha sha sha'; the mispronunciation became a nationwide meme imitated by celebrities and helped make 'Cheer Up' the best-selling single of 2016 in Korea.

Chaeyoung earned Twice's first member writing credit with a rap verse on which J. Y. Park song?

'Precious Love', a remake of one of Park's own 1990s songs included on Twice's second EP in 2016, carries a rap verse Chaeyoung wrote herself, the group's first member writing credit.

The title of Twice's 2016 hit 'TT' refers to what?

TT stands for the crying emoticon T_T, whose shape the members copy with their hands in the song's point choreography; the 'TT pose' was widely imitated by teenage fans overseas in 2017.

'TT' held number one on the Gaon Digital Chart for how many consecutive weeks?

'TT' spent four consecutive weeks at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart in late 2016, and its video became the first by a K-pop girl group to pass 200 million YouTube views.

'TT' was the lead single of which Twice EP?

'TT' led Twicecoaster: Lane 1, released October 24, 2016; the EP went on to become the best-selling album by a K-pop girl group that year.

Which production duo composed most of Twice's early hits, from the debut through 'Fancy'?

Black Eyed Pilseung, the duo of Rado and Choi Kyu-sung, produced the group's debut single, 'Cheer Up' and 'TT', usually with lyricist Sam Lewis on the early hits.

Under which label did Twice make their Japanese debut in June 2017?

Warner Music Japan handled Twice's Japanese debut in June 2017; the debut showcase, 'Touchdown in Japan', drew 15,000 people to the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.

What was the title of the group's Japanese debut compilation album, released in June 2017?

It sold 136,157 copies in its first week, the biggest first week for a Korean artist in Japan in two years, and went platinum.

What was Twice's first original Japanese-language single, released in October 2017?

'One More Time', released October 18, 2017, was the first Twice single not adapted from a Korean song; it was certified platinum by the RIAJ for more than 250,000 shipments.

Twice's first full-length Korean album, released in October 2017, was called what?

Twicetagram, released October 30, 2017, was Twice's first full-length Korean album; its 13 tracks are led by the single 'Likey'.

The music video for 'Likey' was filmed in which country?

The song's lyrics allude to Instagram culture and the pressure of keeping up a beautiful social-media image.

Which 2017 single was the first Twice lead track produced by JYP founder Park Jin-young?

'Signal', released in May 2017, was the first Twice title track written and produced by Park Jin-young; it went on to win Song of the Year at the 2017 MAMA.

In the 'What Is Love?' music video, Nayeon plays Mia from which film?

Nayeon plays Mia Thermopolis, the awkward teenager turned royal of The Princess Diaries (2001); the video also parodies Romeo + Juliet, Love Letter, La La Land and Leon: The Professional.

Twice's third consecutive MAMA Song of the Year, in 2018, was for which single?

'What Is Love?', the April 2018 single written by Park Jin-young, took Song of the Year at the 2018 MAMA, completing Twice's run of three straight wins in the category.

Which 2019 single marked Twice's shift to a mature image with 42.1 million YouTube views in a day?

'Fancy', released April 22, 2019, traded the group's bubbly concept for a sleeker, more mature look; its video drew 42.1 million YouTube views in its first 24 hours.

Twice became the first female K-pop act to hold a Japanese dome tour in 2019; what was it called?

#Dreamday was the 2019 dome tour, the first ever by a K-pop girl group; its five shows at the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya domes drew about 220,000 people.

What was the name of Twice's first world tour, launched at Seoul's KSPO Dome in May 2019?

Twicelights, launched at Seoul's KSPO Dome on May 25, 2019, was the group's first world tour and the first to include solo concerts in the United States.

What is the name of Twice's official fan light stick?

Candy Bong is Twice's official light stick, shaped like a lollipop; it first went on sale in 2017, followed by the Candy Bong Z in 2019 and Candy Bong Infinity in 2023.

In 2020 Twice signed with which US label for American promotions?

Republic Records, a Universal Music label, signed Twice for American promotions in February 2020 in partnership with their Korean agency; Republic also handles Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift.

What was the title of Twice's 2020 YouTube Originals documentary series?

Seize the Light was the YouTube Originals documentary series that premiered in April 2020, following the members from their trainee days through their first world tour.

Which 2020 EP gave Twice their first entry on the Billboard 200, debuting at number 200 exactly?

More & More, released June 1, 2020, entered the Billboard 200 at number 200, Twice's first appearance on the chart; in Korea it sold over 500,000 copies in its first month.

In 2020 Nayeon, Sana, Jihyo and Chaeyoung featured on 'I'll Show You' by which virtual girl group?

K/DA, Riot Games' virtual League of Legends girl group, released 'I'll Show You' on the 2020 EP All Out, with the Twice members singing alongside Bekuh Boom and Annika Wells.

Twice made their US television debut in November 2020 on which American talk program?

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert gave Twice their first US television performance in November 2020, a remote rendition of 'I Can't Stop Me' for the show's #PlayAtHome series.

Which 2021 EP became Twice's first top-ten album on the US Billboard 200?

Taste of Love, released June 11, 2021, debuted at number six on the Billboard 200, then the highest placing for any Twice album.

What was the lead single of Twice's June 2021 EP, the one that became their first Billboard 200 top-ten?

'Alcohol-Free', written by Park Jin-young, led the June 2021 EP; the members performed its bossa nova styled, tropical summer sound on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that month.

What was Twice's first official all-English single, released in October 2021?

'The Feels', released October 1, 2021, was Twice's first official English-language single; it became the group's first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100.

The music video for 'The Feels' is built around what setting?

The video is set at a retro prom: the members receive invitations, dress up and perform at the dance, and it earned a Best K-Pop nomination at the MTV VMAs the following year.

'The Feels' peaked at what position on the US Billboard Hot 100?

The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 83 in October 2021 and never climbed higher, making 83 its peak position.

'Scientist' was the lead single of which Twice studio album?

Formula of Love: O+T=<3, released November 12, 2021, is the studio album led by 'Scientist'; it peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200, the group's best placing at the time.

What was the name of Twice's fourth world tour, which opened in Seoul in December 2021?

III, Twice's fourth world tour, opened at Seoul's KSPO Dome in December 2021; its US arena leg followed in February, the group's second run of American arena shows.

Twice became the first female K-pop group to headline a US stadium concert in 2022 at which venue?

Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, renamed BMO Stadium in 2023, hosted the two-night encore of Twice's fourth world tour on May 14 and 15; the second night was added after the first sold out.

In which year did all members of Twice renew their contracts with their agency?

All of Twice's members renewed their contracts with their agency in July 2022, a few months before the original deals signed at debut were due to run out.

Which EP was the first Twice album to sell one million copies?

Between 1&2, the EP led by 'Talk That Talk', was the first Twice album to pass one million copies sold on Korea's Circle Chart.

What was the lead single of Twice's 2023 EP Ready to Be?

'Set Me Free' led Ready to Be, released March 10, 2023, after the English pre-release 'Moonlight Sunrise'; the EP had drawn 1.7 million pre-orders.

Ready to Be debuted at which position on the US Billboard 200 in March 2023?

Ready to Be entered the Billboard 200 at number two in March 2023 with about 153,000 units, then Twice's highest placing on the chart.

'Heart Shaker' (2017) was the lead single of which Twice repackage album?

Merry & Happy, released December 11, 2017, repackaged Twice's first full-length album with two new songs, the lead single 'Heart Shaker' and the Christmas track 'Merry & Happy'.

Which 2024 EP became Twice's first number-one album on the US Billboard 200?

With You-th, released February 23, 2024, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, Twice's first chart-topper there; its lead single was 'One Spark', preceded by the pre-release 'I Got You'.

Which rapper features on Twice's 2024 single 'Strategy'?

Megan Thee Stallion raps on 'Strategy', released December 6, 2024; weeks earlier Twice had appeared on a remix of her single 'Mamushi', so the collaboration went both ways.

Which three-member Twice sub-unit debuted in 2023?

MiSaMo takes its name from the first syllables of its three members' names, a nickname the trio had used for years before the unit debuted in 2023 with the pre-release single 'Do Not Touch'.

What was the title of the debut EP by Twice's Japanese sub-unit?

Masterpiece, released July 26, 2023, was the unit's debut EP, preceded by the pre-release 'Do Not Touch' and the single 'Marshmallow'; it topped Oricon's weekly album chart.

Which Twice member was born in San Antonio, Texas?

Mina was born in San Antonio, Texas, on March 24, 1997, and moved to Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, as a toddler, where she grew up.

Which member of Twice is Taiwanese?

Tzuyu, born in Tainan in 1999, is Twice's only Taiwanese member; scouts spotted her at a dance academy there in 2012 and she moved to South Korea that November.

Who is the leader of Twice?

Jihyo was named Twice's leader when the lineup was formed in 2015, chosen by a vote among the members; she had been scouted at a child-star contest as a primary schooler.

Jihyo trained at her agency for how many years before debuting with Twice?

She trained for ten years: she joined the agency in 2005, aged eight, after being spotted at a child-star contest, and debuted with Twice in October 2015.

Jihyo legally changed her name before the survival show; what was her birth name?

She was born Park Ji-soo on February 1, 1997, and legally changed her name to Park Ji-hyo shortly before the 2015 survival show that formed Twice.

Jeongyeon's older sister is which South Korean actress?

Gong Seung-yeon, born Yoo Seung-yeon, is Jeongyeon's older sister; the two co-hosted SBS's music show Inkigayo together in 2016.

Jeongyeon's father worked as a chef for which former South Korean president?

Kim Dae-jung, president from 1998 to 2003, employed Jeongyeon's father, a noted Korean-cuisine chef, as his chef.

Momo was born in which Japanese prefecture?

Momo was born in Kyōtanabe, Kyoto Prefecture, on November 9, 1996; she started dancing at three with her older sister Hana, and a video of the pair led scouts to invite both to audition.

What was the lead single of Nayeon's 2022 solo debut, the first Korean solo album in the Billboard 200 top ten?

'Pop!' led Im Nayeon, released that June; the EP topped Korea's Circle Album Chart and made her the first Twice member to release a solo record.

Jihyo's 2023 solo debut EP was titled what?

Zone, released August 18, 2023, was her solo debut EP, led by the single 'Killin' Me Good'; it made her the second Twice member to release a solo record.

Dahyun first drew attention with a sixth-grade church dance on YouTube, known as the what dance?

Dahyun's 'eagle dance', a flapping routine she performed at a church youth event in sixth grade, went viral on YouTube and brought her to scouts' attention; she became a trainee in 2012.

Dahyun made her acting debut in 2025 in which film?

You Are the Apple of My Eye, a 2025 Korean remake of a 2011 coming-of-age hit, gave Dahyun her film debut opposite Got7's Jinyoung.

Which two future Twice members appeared in the music video for Got7's 'Stop Stop It' in 2014?

Dahyun and Chaeyoung, then still trainees, appeared in Got7's 'Stop Stop It' video in November 2014, with Dahyun playing the female lead.

Twice's first solo concert, Twiceland: The Opening (2017), was staged at which venue?

Twiceland: The Opening, the group's first solo concert, ran for three nights at Seoul's SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium from February 17, 2017, before stops in Bangkok and Singapore.

Mina trained for eleven years from the age of three in which dance form?

She studied classical ballet for eleven years from the age of three, which shows in her elegant dance lines; she was scouted while shopping with her mother and became a trainee in January 2014.

Twice opened Coldplay's April 2025 Seoul shows and joined them on a new version of which song?

'We Pray', from Coldplay's 2024 album Moon Music, was re-recorded with Twice for the band's April 2025 concerts at Goyang Stadium near Seoul and released as a single.

Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Chaeyoung sang the end-credits version of which KPop Demon Hunters song?

'Takedown' is the KPop Demon Hunters track whose end-credits version is sung by three Twice members, in place of the Huntr/x version heard in the film.

In August 2025 Twice became the first K-pop girl group to headline which US music festival?

Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park made Twice its first K-pop girl group headliner in early August 2025, a date slotted into the group's This Is For world tour.

What was the title of the album Twice released on October 10, 2025, to mark their tenth anniversary?

Ten: The Story Goes On, released October 10, 2025, marked Twice's tenth anniversary; its title echoes that of the debut EP, and its lead single was 'Me+You'.

Which landmark staged its first-ever artist collaboration for Twice's overseas debut in June 2017?

Tokyo Tower lit up with the letters 'TT' in late June 2017 to celebrate the group's debut in the country, the first time the landmark had teamed up with a musical act.

Twice's 2018 single 'Candy Pop' has a music video made in which visual style?

'Candy Pop', released in February 2018 as the group's second original single outside Korea, has an anime-style music video in which the members are drawn as animated characters alongside a young fan.

In 2017 Twice became the first idol group to model for which sports drink, on its 30th anniversary?

Pocari Sweat, the isotonic drink sold in Korea by Dong-A Otsuka since 1987, chose Twice as its first idol-group models for its 30th anniversary in 2017.

In 2017 Twice performed on which NHK year-end show, the first Korean act to appear on it since 2011?

Kōhaku Uta Gassen, NHK's New Year's Eve song contest, invited Twice to its 68th edition on December 31, 2017, the first Korean act on the show since 2011; they performed 'TT'.

Korean media have given Twice which nickname?

'The Nation's Girl Group' is the tag Korean media attached to Twice after 'Cheer Up' swept 2016, a title the press had earlier handed to the biggest girl groups of the late 2000s.

Twice's 2020 'World in a Day' made them the first non-SM act on which streaming platform?

Beyond Live, the online concert platform launched by SM Entertainment and Naver in April 2020, hosted Twice's 'World in a Day' on August 9, 2020, its first show by an artist outside SM.

Before their debut, all nine Twice members signed as exclusive models for Skoolooks, a brand selling what?

Skoolooks is a South Korean school uniform brand; it signed the whole of Twice as exclusive models in 2015, shortly before the group's debut, with the members pictured in its uniforms.

Twice's first TV ad for a mobile carrier, in 2018, reworked which song?

'Y.M.C.A.', the Village People disco hit long used in the carrier Y!mobile's advertising, was rearranged as a pop track for Twice's 2018 commercials.

Twice's first Japanese studio album, released in September 2018, was titled what?

It set a record for the highest first-day album sales by a Korean girl group in Japan, with 89,721 units on the Oricon daily chart.