TWICE: K-pop girl group JYP 2015 Candy Bong ONCE 9 members

In the world of K-pop, TWICE reigns as one of the most beloved and iconic girl groups in the industry. Formed by JYP Entertainment through the reality show Sixteen in 2015, the nonet consists of 9 members — Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, Tzuyu. Their signature Teen Fresh style, initiated by the producer duo Black Eyed Pilseung, combines catchy melodies, memorable choreography, and authentic personalities. A global phenomenon with hits like TT, Cheer Up, What is Love?, Feel Special, Fancy, they conquered Asia, Japan (first K-pop girl group to do a Japanese dome tour), then the West. Fandom ONCE, lightstick Candy Bong, ongoing 2026 world tour.

At Ma Petite Corée, we have included TWICE in our historic K-pop girl group catalog, convinced by the central place of the nonet in 3rd generation K-pop, by the iconic choreography that defined the Teen Fresh era, and by the globally loyal ONCE fandom since 2015. In this article, we deeply analyze the brand’s DNA. History, philosophy, key ingredients and concepts, flagship products, adapted routines: everything you need to know to understand why TWICE fully deserves its place in your K-beauty routine.

TWICE: the iconic K-pop girl group founded in 2015

TWICE (트와이스) is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment through the Mnet survival show Sixteen aired in 2015. Park Jin-young, founder of JYP and nicknamed J.Y. Park, initially wanted a 7-member group but decided to increase to 9 members to include Tzuyu (Taiwan, the “audience’s pick”, the most popular on the show) and Momo (Japan, deemed necessary by J.Y. Park for performances). Official debut on October 20, 2015 with the mini-album The Story Begins and the hit Like OOH-AHH. The 9 members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, Tzuyu.

The name TWICE was chosen by Park Jin-young to express the aspiration to impact the audience twice: once through audio recordings, once through visual performances. The group is mainly produced by the duo Black Eyed Pilseung, famous in K-pop for creating hits like TT (2016, choreography point that became a viral meme), Cheer Up (2016, Daesang Melon Music Awards), Signal (2017), What is Love? (2018, Daesang MAMA), Fancy (2019), Feel Special (2019). Their Teen Fresh style — a fusion of “Teen” and “Fresh” — focuses on the unique vocal colors of each member and ultra-memorable choruses.

TWICE set historic records. In 2019, they became the first K-pop girl group to do a Japanese dome tour (closed stadiums with 50,000+ capacity), confirming their status as the “Nation’s Girl Group”. Several MVs have surpassed 400 million YouTube views (as of February 2026, 12 TWICE MVs have crossed this mark, What is Love? exceeds 900 million). TT, Cheer Up, and What is Love? became viral point choreography dances imitated by global celebrities. Official YouTube channel: 19+ million subscribers, 8.3 billion views. Their READY TO BE World Tour (2023-2024) was their biggest Western tour. The 2026 World Tour started on January 13, 2026, in the USA continues this international expansion with 40+ dates planned.

ONCE, Candy Bong, and the 2026 World Tour: the TWICE signature

The official fandom ONCE is named after a touching concept: if fans love the group “once”, the members return that love “twice” (twice). This reciprocity forms the TWICE-ONCE relationship. Official group statement in 2015. The official colors are Apricot (Pantone 712 C) and Neon Magenta (Pantone 812 C), announced in September 2016. This distinctive color palette — a friendly-bold character — reflects the group’s positive energy. The official logo, designed by Chaeyoung, visually connects the letters T and W and appears on all official content, updated in color according to each comeback’s concept.

The official lightstick Candy Bong is inspired by the track Candy Boy from their first mini-album. Evolutions: Candy Bong V1 (October 2016, translucent sphere emitting apricot + neon magenta), Candy Bong Z (May 2019, first version with remote color control allowing concert synchronization), Candy Bong ∞ (infinity) (March 2023, release announced by Momo via DearU Bubble with the iconic caption “TWICE + ONCE = ∞”). The Candy Bong ∞ features an infinite loop design symbolizing the eternal ONCE-TWICE connection, multi-color LED sync with app connectivity, ABS+PC material, size 105×256×48mm, requires 3 AAA alkaline batteries. Official price about $85 USD via JYP Japan Online Store or Bak Bak K-Pop Store (restocks expected for the 2026 tour).

The 2026 World Tour of TWICE, started in the USA on January 13, 2026, continues their international expansion. The setlist balances historic hits (TT, Cheer Up, Fancy, Feel Special, What is Love?, Talk that Talk, Moonlight Sunrise) and new songs (This Is For, The Feels, recent solo albums). Multiple dates in the United States, Asia, soon Europe. Members also explore their solo projects: Nayeon (first solo album IM NAYEON 2022, NA 2024), Jihyo (Zone 2023), Dahyun, Chaeyoung, Tzuyu through the TWICE Melody Project, ballad projects, OSTs. This diversification enriches the collective offering, with each member developing her individual artistic identity.

TWICE members and their worlds

TWICE is based on the rare harmony of 9 members with complementary personalities. Here are the central figures of the group.

Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo make up the older lineup. Nayeon (Im Na-yeon, eldest) — main vocal, visual face, historic first solo album IM NAYEON 2022 (first TWICE member to release a solo), iconic charm. Jeongyeon (Yoo Jeong-yeon) — vocalist, signature humor, iconic short-hair style. Momo (Hirai Momo, Japanese) — main dancer essential, figure of trust and power on stage.

Sana, Jihyo, Mina form the heart of the group. Sana (Minatozaki Sana, Japanese) — iconic “Shy Shy Shy”, explicit charm. Jihyo (Park Ji-hyo, leader) — powerful lead vocal, beloved and respected leader, first solo mini-album Zone 2023. Mina (Myoui Mina, Japanese-American) — graceful dancer, calm personality, respected for her serenity and technical mastery.

Dahyun, Chaeyoung, Tzuyu make up the younger trio. Dahyun (Kim Da-hyun) — rapper, viral Eagle Dance, bright personality. Chaeyoung (Son Chae-young) — rapper, artist (designer of the TWICE logo), creative depth. Tzuyu (Chou Tzu-yu, Taiwanese, maknae) — international visual, model of contemporary Asian beauty. Together, these 9 members form a harmonious nonet where each individuality contributes to the unique collective charm.

TWICE for whom? The ONCE culture explained

TWICE primarily targets fans of accessible and melodic K-pop girl group pop. Young teens to young adults (13-30 years old) form the core of the ONCE fandom, attracted by memorable choreography and viral point choreographies (TT, Cheer Up, What is Love). Fans of harmonized vocals will appreciate the complex 9-voice arrangements. Fans of Korean dramas/variety shows follow members’ TV appearances (Nayeon, Mina, Chaeyoung as Dispatch). K-pop dance enthusiasts will learn TWICE’s iconic choreography (among the most covered worldwide).

Fans of Japanese culture will appreciate the presence of 3 Japanese members (Momo, Sana, Mina) and TWICE’s constant presence in Japan (dome tours, dedicated Japanese albums). K-pop collectors will seek the Candy Bong ∞, multiple physical album editions, rare photocards. Fans of K-pop solo works will follow the individual paths of Nayeon, Jihyo, and others. Travelers to Tokyo will plan their trip around TWICE JAPAN events. K-pop beginners will find in TWICE an immediately accessible gateway (pop melodies, endearing personalities, learnable choreography). Families (parents and children together) will find in TWICE a family-friendly group to share across generations. Finally, fans of consistency will appreciate the stability of the TWICE lineup since 2015 (9 original members, no departures) — a rarity in the K-pop industry.

Current era: 2026 World Tour and solo diversification

The year 2026 marks the 2026 World Tour of TWICE, which began on January 13, 2026, in the USA. This international tour confirms TWICE’s position as one of the biggest global K-pop acts. The setlists mix historic hits and recent tracks, with special ONCE interactions in each city (member speeches, adapted fan chants, solo stages by specific members). The tour is accompanied by almost systematic sold-outs, confirming the vitality of the global ONCE fandom.

Alongside the tour, the members’ solo activities multiply. Nayeon continues her solo career with the album NA 2024 and new projects in 2026. Jihyo explores ballads and R&B with her solo discography. Other members alternate between solo projects, drama OSTs (some members act in dramas), variety show appearances, international collaborations. This strategic diversification enriches the collective appeal: when TWICE reunites, each member brings new experiences to share. The new collective music now incorporates more mature influences while preserving the signature Teen Fresh DNA.

To fully experience TWICE 2026: get the official Candy Bong ∞ via JYP Japan Online Store, Bak Bak, or authorized resellers (beware of counterfeits), install the official TWICE app for concert synchronization, prepare the fanchant sheet (TWICE is known for complex fanchants with members’ names to sing at certain moments). Join local ONCE communities to trade photocards, prepare fan projects, attend streaming parties for comebacks. Tickets for the 2026 World Tour sell quickly — watch Weverse, Ticketmaster, Interpark. For European fans, watch for possible French dates (Paris, Accor Arena) after Asian dates. With the 2026 World Tour, TWICE celebrates over 10 years of exceptional career, reaffirming its place as the Nation’s Girl Group in the global K-pop landscape.

Frequently asked questions about TWICE

How to recognize an authentic TWICE product?

Authenticity of a TWICE product involves several simple checks. First, the packaging must be perfectly clean, without spelling mistakes or blurry prints — counterfeits often have subtle but noticeable visual defects. Next, the barcode must correspond to a product listed in official Korean databases. Finally, the printed lot number allows verification of the manufacturing date and traceability. At Ma Petite Corée, all our products are sourced directly from South Korea through official channels, eliminating any risk of counterfeits.

Our TWICE selection at Ma Petite Corée

At Ma Petite Corée, we carefully select each TWICE item. All our products come directly from South Korea, through verified short supply chains. Here is our favorite selection, available in stock and shipped from Seoul to mainland France in just a few days.

Why choose TWICE at Ma Petite Corée?

Buying Korean products in Europe can bring unpleasant surprises on general marketplaces. Counterfeits, expired products, poor storage in non-air-conditioned warehouses: the risks are real. At Ma Petite Corée, we import each TWICE product directly from Korea. Our team based in Seoul checks every batch before shipping to guarantee absolute authenticity and freshness of formulas.

We also offer exclusive references rarely distributed in France. Korean novelties, limited editions, special formats unavailable elsewhere: our catalog constantly evolves with new products selected by our Franco-Korean team. We test products beforehand to offer you only what really works on the ground, without giving in to passing marketing trends.

TWICE embodies the iconic JYP Entertainment K-pop girl group founded in 2015 — nonet Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, Tzuyu. Fandom ONCE, Candy Bong ∞, viral hits TT, Cheer Up, What is Love, and ongoing 2026 world tour. Find the entire TWICE range on Ma Petite Corée and let yourself be tempted by this brand that embodies an essential facet of contemporary K-beauty.

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— Jihyun, Ma Petite Corée team