Just a few notes: 1) Pronunciation. I go back-and-fourth on how much ㅎ to pronounce in Jihyo and Dahyun's names. At first I emphasised it quite a bit, but in this recording I ended up going much more towards the Romanized pronunciations. (I keep thinking about that one moment in a TTT where it's like "the 효 is silent" 😂). I speak about Tzuyu's pronunciation in the video. One day it'll just properly click in my brain. 2) My videos are typically focused on games, movies and TV. I very rarely talk about music (I just passively enjoy it). But, *most importantly*, I generally talk about the art, not the artist. This is a video where big chunks are dedicated to talking about the real human beings behind the microphones. So I sincerely hope that I haven't misrepresented anyone. While I wasn't exactly doing in-depth analyses of their personalities, any additional notes on that front are welcome. 3) But, on that note, while there are "guide-like" segments in this video, there are far better guides to Twice out there that are better suited to those purposes. This is a hybrid of a million different things 😅. 4) Making this video made me smile. Watching this video makes me smile. It is the densest and most complex edit I've ever done. So while I'm acutely aware of it's flaws, I hope it makes you smile too. 😊 5) That 'Strategy (Slom Remix)' tho... 👀
I would look for videos where Jihyo pronounces her own name. I've heard her pronounce it as Ji-ho, Ji-yo, and even Ji-hyo. So you really can't go wrong with any of them, but it seems Ji-yo is most frequently used by her and others. As for Dahyun, the D sounds soft like a T, so I'm hearing Tie-yun more than Die-yun when she says her name.
I have to say I really enjoyed your take on describing Twice and how it wasn't actually a guide but just someone who loves the members like me. I only have two things to say. First in Korea age is a very important aspect in their lives and it is why the members are usually (almost always) introduced in age order, obviously at this point that's just an fyi but something to consider when speaking about Korean groups in general. Second is a clarification, again nothing you can change but again an FYI. Feel Special is actually about Sana and when she lost her smile, a very sad time for all ONCE's and actually about the time I became a ONCE. She said something that angered a lot of misinformed Netizens and JYP wrote the song to help her appreciate what her members could give her. As usual though Twice actually turned it into a song about all the major ships within Twice. Since Jeongyeon is one of your bias re-watch the ending an you will notice that Jeongyeon initially is looking at herself but as the camera pans back you realize that she is actually looking at ALL the members and they her. She is the rock that Twice is built on and she has special ships with all her members and that shot shows it clearly. TMI the song I find to be the most important is The Best Thing I Ever Did it came out at the end of 2018 the year that almost broke them but that song has one line that said everything for me "the best thing I NEVER did was I never broke up with you", they didn't and we got 2019 and as they say the rest is history. OT9 forever (TIMELESS).
@@Theoldonce Thank you for the additional info about Feel Special. It's nice to have a better understanding of the background to the song. Regarding structure: in my first draft, I spoke about the members in age order but for creative reasons opted to go for a more non-linear approach, only listing them in age order in the intro. But I understand how cultural considerations could've been taken into account more on that front. So, thank you, I appreciate your feedback there.
@@sweetmimosamommysaranghae3163 It's a time I wish never existed as well but the happy pill came back stronger than ever. "No Sana No Life" will always be ONCE's happy place. OT9 forever (TIMELESS).
63 year old American ONCE. Got enticed, grabbed, and consumed by FANCY in 2019. Bias: Chaeyoung (Sana a very close 2nd). How can you not LOVE this group? Different countries and languages, different social and economic backgrounds..........and look at what they've done. Learn from them, be nice to each other and look what you can accomplish!
saw it on twitter and knew i had to watch the full video, and I'm not disappointed! This felt like a beautiful recap of 9 years with twice reminded of all their amazing releases and not only the popular ones! And the puns had me jumping and smiling so hard. Thank you for this amazing essay!
@Damiannmaher wow u replied. I came across this video on my feed and thought let's check out 5 mins of it. And ended up watching it whole. It was such a well organised and edited video. And I loved the fact u especially went deeper into their Japanese discography coz it's just unmatched by kpop standards.
Me too, bro. I have listened to music for like 20+ years, mostly rock, pop music. I always knew what K-pop is but didn't dive deep into it, some K-pop songs that I heard over the years didn't resonate with me. But then I heard TWICE and they are my favourite now. Their music transmit positive vibe that I love so much, they just make great songs for over 9 years. And their variety show is really fun too, I enjoyed it the most due to the bond they have.
Yoooo I became a hard once since April too when I attended my first kpop concert twice in Vegas! Formed my bias Jihyo immediately due to her videos and lifestyle, and it’s been such a fun! Been collecting their album and photocards! Goodness they bring my spirit up everyday!
@godzilla101188 that's crazy!! So did you know of Twice before the concert?? Or did you go and THEN fall in love? I had never ever listened to kpop before, but 3 years ago a friend had ICSM on a playlist and I was like "wow, this is a really great song!" and out of sheer curiosity, I wanted to see if they had any other songs I might like-- well it just so happened they had just dropped "The Feels" around that time, and I was obsessed with that song!! Pretty soon, I found myself adding on a new Twice song every week or so (Feel Special, Fancy, What is Love?) and I just kept getting so pleasantly surprised by how much I LOVED every song! So within a year I was a pretty committed Once, but it kept growing and growing and now 3 years later I know every song, have watched countless hours of Twice tv, own a lot of merch and albums (although I still have SO MANY to get! I would say that is the hardest part of being a newer Once. Catching up on the album purchases is brutal for my wallet lolz, but it is fun tho). I'm actually in the process of setting up Twiceland in my room-- all the walls are going to be covered with my Twice posters and cards and even an LED Twice sign and I have a Twice pillow and blanket on the couch, and shelves/displays with my albums and lovelies, etc. It's really coming together and looking amazing, but I still have lots of work to do lolz. I went to my first Twice concert in Chicago for the RTB tour and got incredible seats. It was the best live show I have ever been to. I'm so excited for the 2025 tour and need to start saving up $ now so I can go to as many shows as possible this time!! Being a Once has brought so much pure joy and light to every day of my life. The only sad part is not having a fellow Once friend irl!!
@@SquirtlePower809 absolutely loved reading your story! So I was vaguely into kpop during second gen with bigbang and girls generation in 2010. I fell out of it due to focusing on life and in 2023 I became kpop curious again because I was noticing kpop being mainstream with black pink being at American music festivals and BTS being pretty big in the US too. Thing is the two were not going on tour so I asked a friend what’s the next best group to dabble with and they told me twice. 2023 Christmas they got me the ready to be album and I liked it a lot and realized they had a tour in Vegas in April 2024 so I went and had the time of my life! I established myself as a Jihyo bias due to her solo performance in Vegas. From Vegas I found the nearest kpop store and began exploring their album with “with you” and started absorbing a lot of Jihyo content from UA-cam such as the “I live alone” series where I had the biggest admiration of her lifestyle in keeping busy even on her day off where she will do house chores, which made me begin to do house chores 🤣. Then when I heard word of their albums like dive and strategy dropping, I knew this was the perfect year to be a once with so much content and my friends and I want to do our best to secure front row concert seats this coming 2025 tour!
@godzilla101188 so cool! Love to hear your story as well! Btw, Jihyo is my ult bias too!! I adore her! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE all 9 of our girls for so many different reasons, but Jihyo is my extra special member. I just admire so much about her- her energy and drive and ambition to be the best version of herself is so inspiring! She loves her craft and take being a singer and performer very seriously. No offense to other idols, but Jihyo is one of the rare ones that is ACTUALLY a musical artist and not just an idol. Zone is probably the most impressive kpop ep I have ever heard. The music was soooooo thoughtful and real. Not that there is anything wrong with pure "fun pop" cause I like that as well, but Jihyos album was art. Songs like "Room", "Don't Wanna Go Back", "Closer"-- these all established for me that Jihyo is a born artist. In addition to all of that, she is just such a PEAK performer! She is easily recognized industry-wide as one of the best performers. Yes you picked a great year to become a Once! They dropped sooooo much content in one year!! With YOUth (one of my faves), Strategy, full Japanese album Dive (definitely my fave Japanese album!! It's actually a brilliant record overall. The way the album opens with Beyond the Horizon and then moves into Dive and then into Ocean Deep? Genius 3 song thematic opening. Then we get stunning tracks like Here I am and Echoes of Heart??), Misamo Haute Couture, Nayeon NA, Mamushi remix, Moana song, and The Wish. That is a crazy amount of content in addition to all the shows, interviews, photoshoots, music stages, twice TV, fan meets, bubble interactions, social media content, and live touring. I'm exhausted just thinking about it ahhaah! So with how new you are as a Once- have you had much opportunity to go back and get familiar with their earlier stuff? It took me awhile to work my way through tbh, but that's a nice thing! I always had something new to look forward to discovering. I would say it took me all 3 years to get fully caught up on their discography. Yes! I definitely want to get front front row seats to one of their shows this time around. If I can manage to see them 3-4 times that would be ideal, but I can't afford to do amazing seats for all of those shows lolz. If I can do 1 where I'm like right there at the stage and the others just normal seats, I would be so thrilled! It's awesome you have a friend or friends that also like Twice! My brother likes them, but not to my level haha, but he likes anime and video games like me, so I'm lucky I have that at least. All of my other friends are just not into any of that stuff lolz. Impossible question- but do you have any favorite Twice songs? I legit can't answer this question cause I have so many lolzzzz
I love hearing stories of how other ppl fell in love with the group that i love for about 8yrs now! You did such a great job on this video! It's evident that you spent so much time on your research about twice considering you only knew them in 2024. You had my full attention for the whole 40+ mins which is really amazing since i'm very easily distracted😂 also "Happiness in the form of a girlgroup" is such a good title, it perfectly summarizes what TWICE is❤ Big kudos to you for this great video and welcome to the ONCE fandom!
I found twice in 2024, June/july. I became a top 1% listener according to Spotify. I’m a male musician who has grown up listening to everything I can get my hands on and I have never loved anything as much as I love Twice. I’d lay my life down for Momo. KNOCK KNOCK CHOO CHOO
It felt like watching myself talk when I discovered TWICE in 2021 with The Feels and binged almost everything to catch up to all these minute details and inside jokes one could only get after consuming a gazillion content they've released thus far. I can feel your affection for TWICE, and fellow ONCEs will agree with the same. There are so many discovering TWICE videos, but most of them aren't genuine, but there are few who genuinely appreciate their existence, and you, my friend, are one of them, whose love for TWICE can be felt through the warmth this video relays to its viewers. It made my day, wishing you a healthy & happy life ahead.
@abhradipacharya5014 the ONLY "sad part" is not having a fellow Once friends irl to hangout with and have fun with! I would love to have a friend to watch MV debuts for comebacks, tv shows, Time to Twice episodes, and of course live concerts!!! But, maybe someday soon I'll find one! At least I have the Onces on Stationhead to talk with! That is an AMAZING app to stream twice with other onces!
I became a Once recently as well!! I got tickets to their SoFi concert because my friend mentioned she liked them and I needed a birthday present and it was close to where I live lol. I hadn’t even been to a concert before and didn’t listen to kpop at all but I thought it would be a fun experience so I got myself a ticket too. And when that first note of Set Me Free hit as their opener I was HOOKED. Every song during the concert was amazing and their energy and personalities were magnetic so I went home and literally deep dived into their content and haven’t looked back since 😅
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, Damian! I stumbled upon Twice during the lowest point of my life (getting cheated by my gf when we were about to take it to the next level) As was about to off myself, contemplating the S-word, I saw Twice in one of my favourite S.Korean Variety show Runningman. Since then I took a dive into them, watching the 16teen show, their Private Life, Twice TV & such, I felt the emptiness being filled with love & excitement again. Amongst all of the member, Jihyo was the one who really kept me going. Her persistence & hardworking made me a bias for her. Safe to say I owe my life to them somehow. they're indeed 1 in a Million.
I'm not that far behind. I became a fan earlier this year while looking for a Bruno Mars concert ticket. There was this tab of upcoming popular concerts and there was twice with a concert happening the same week. Fast forward a couple of months and I'm a huge admirer, twice dominates my Spotify and I'm looking forward to the 6th world tour.
I had a very similar experience getting into Twice back in 2020. You echoed a lot of similar thoughts I have about them. Yes their songs are great, yes they’re pretty, yes they sell a lot of albums. But their ability to just make you smile like a big dumb idiot without even realizing it is their real power. Love Happy Happy as the closer. Couldn’t agree more.
I got into kpop just last year. I was introduced to NewJeans and while they’re my favorite new group, it was TWICE that really hooked me as my ult. Their discography, personalities, and just how good they make you feel! They might as well be called THRICE, they hook you once with the ears, then the eyes, then lastly with the heart! ❤
For years, I thought of myself as a K-pop fan. But then, after analyzing some more, I'm actually just listening to a very select group of Korean artists. When I further researched this, I realized I am watching Itzy and Stray Kids simply because of their affiliation with TWICE. To me, Twice is kpop and I loved these girls for making me happy :D
Welcome to being a Once. When I first found Twice it was during the pandemic and more so Blackpink and BTS made me wonder if there was more to kpop than just them. Discovered Twice and it was a wrap ever since. They are the ult group and with all the variety shows and content it was very hard to not be entranced by them and their personalities.
Thank you for this from a 59 year old male ONCE Bias: Dahyun Fave songs in the sea of their songs: Knock Knock , Perfect World and Duchaeng's version of Switch to Me Date discovered: Alcohol Free era because UA-cam keep recommending it to me endlessly maybe they want me to be CHEERED UP and they did.
Ohhhh this was so fun to watch, as a once for 6-7 years I obviously already knew everything but watching it from your pov and your experience was just so amazing and relatable and it made me look back on the years I’ve spent with twice, starting from when I was 13-14 years old and now as a 20 soon to be 21 years old I’ve watched them grow up with me and shape me to the person I am today and the people they’ve become over the years. As I was watching your video I teared up a few times, especially when you were talking about Jihyo 🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️ thank you for discovering and loving twice, welcome to being a ONCE I hope you’re here for the rest of your life like other once’s are because twice themselves never want to quit being twice, even when they’re in their 80s 🥰🥰
Wow, I didn't expect to make someone tear up. I'm glad that I was able to speak about Jihyo in a way that resonated with you. Thank you for your lovely comment!
Ahoy Damien! I, too, am a fledgling Once. I started listening to TWICE 2024 Mar. And since then I've consumed their MVs, variety shows, news feeds, and FMVs spanning their nine years. Relentlessly. To a fault. (I should be working, but I'm stuck here.) Help me, I'm hooked!
Great video this was literally me except my rabbit hole started March of 2023 when the algorithm decided to put Set Me Free into my recommended videos list. I have listened to and played metal for over 20 years. Twice was such a departure for me but I went down a similar path. Fancy on loop. To Feel Special and ICSM. It was at that point I think I just ordered everything they ever did and started binging TTT. I think if I had found them earlier in my life I may have dismissed it. But as you very well put they melted my heart with their warmth and happiness. They are like real life Care Bears that radiate love at anything they come into contact with. They helped me through a negative period in my life and put a smile on my face every day. UJB!
This is probably the best guide like discovering TWICE video I've seen, and I've been watching these types of videos for a while now. Well done, mate, and fellow Once.
Thank you, that's very kind of you to say. There are guides out there that do a better job of fleshing out areas that I didn't cover (and I probably view them quite affectionately because they helped introduce me to TWICE). So, I very much appreciate your words, here. Thank you.
This video made me smile so much as a ONCE, I got into Twice at the end of 2018 with The best thing I ever did and with my first comeback being Fancy! It was a time to be alive and I still regularly listen to Twice songs and other kpop groups. This video perfectly summarises a ONCE's chaotic journey getting into Twice and Im surprised that you summarised it so well even though you are a new Once as there is so much lore 👏
This is so nice! As a once since sixteen (2015). This is so nice like genuinely. seeing new people dive into my ultimate most favorite comfort group ever is so nice.
I love this deep dive into Twice! Love the humour sprinkled in as well! Twice is literally the only group I truly care about now and I've been listening to Kpop for 15 years. I'm so excited to see them keep growing
I got started with k-pop, Girls Generation and then when they retired, got going with Twice. Both groups have 9 members. Girls Generation opened the door for others.
Thank you! I loved including them (even though there were several where I knew I wanted to include them, hadn't seen the clip in months, and had no idea how to find it again - prompting an afternoon of searching😅)
The appreciation for dahyun was so good 🥹🫶🏻 as a dahyun bias, i often see others reaction about her just being funny and that’s all. I love how you talk about her calming voice, being actress, and really good at doing piano and writing lyrics. Thank you sm for this 🫶🏻✨
Thank you for twice reaction Beloved all over the world over time, TWICE seems to have become known to many people around the world through their dedicated and active activities. Especially in the U.S., thanks to ONCE, TWICE has become the most loved K-pop girl group in the U.S Personally, I like TWICE more than BLACKPINK They are pure and always try new and changing music. They are also familiar to fans
This was such a well put together video. The way you described the group, each member, and their discography was so beautiful, fun, and full of respect. As a longtime kpop fan, it’s heartwarming to see how groups like TWICE continue to garner fans and bring a lot of joy and happiness in our lives. Thanks for the fantastic video and welcome to the fandom!
I’m very enjoy even I’m OG ONCE and follow TWICE 9 years. Thank you so much. Hope new people who interested about TWICE and love them become ONCE, just come here to know more about how TWICE precious lovely and talents ❤❤❤
8:54 and just when you tought that they’re done releasing music for 2024 with Strategy, The Wish comes out from their collaboration with Family Mart. Yes, we can’t stop them lol…
Friend, I relate to you and understand you perfectly. Once you discover Twice, you develop an instant hyperfocus and want to know more and more about the group, the members, and you fall in love with so much talent and dedication. It’s truly inspiring-it’s a serotonin boost. Twice saved my life.
I honestly struggle to keep up with TWICE's content even being a long time fan, I can't imagine how intimidating it must be to jump in in 2024! Really cool video though, thanks for making it and glad you are enjoying your time in TWICELAND.
i was introduced to kpop in 2015 during Like Ooh Ahh debut, i have attempted to like many other girlgroups and some boygroups, but none gave me the satisfaction that Twice does. I think even after I pass, I'll be binded to them, love them more every new day❤
I'd have no problem if you talked about Twice for another few years - i want the best for them. I hope we can enjoy a lot of new music from them, but if they want so start branching out or even retire they totally earned it. The amount of music they put out every year is just insane. Some kpop groups don't release that much in 4 years (i don't wanna argue quality/quantity)
Very good video, it explained so well how Twice can get under skin and change your life. I had no idea about Kpop before i found the MV for What is Love.Still, i think my favorite Twice song, but as you found they have so many great songs it can alter on any given day. Twice are the only group, Kpop or otherwise that made me go outside my comfort zone and make the effort to see them live, when they came to London last year. One of the best things i have ever done, they did not disappoint! I hope to do it again soon.
very well put together video, it captures the feeling of discovering a new obsession very well. I remember when diving into them and quite surprised of how many contents are available and im quite happy that they are still together and very much active (like i feel rewarded as other kpop groups in their 10th year either disbands, not as active or just go out doing other solo projects (which is fine as well) but i am glad that TWICE still very much going strong as a group in their 10th year)
Watched the entire 41:55! Like you, got really into TWICE a little later than most (Alcohol Free in 2021) but haven’t gotten enough of them since. Real men listen to TWICE!
well edit. for information, if you can find a clip that JYP have a meal with TWICE (after they form, i think.) they talk about 2 things that i like the most. Jeongyeon ask him about to be on varieties show, and he said 'no need to be funny, just be yourself' (as in korean varieties show, need to be funny to secure screen time. :D) and when they ask about leader, JYP said 'leader need to be big hart, to give everything to members first' (just my summarized, and that is a really good talk, a very good advice) and yes, totally see Jihyo adopt it all. with her kindness and a lot of thoughtful. and a lot of moment in TTT that show how much Jiyho really care to her members. (and then you will see how each members care to each other, it's such a beautiful thing to watch) anyway, thank you for this video, and have a good day. :)
Congrats on discovering k Pop. Fan since 2018 and stan several gg 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th generations. Twice is at the top for me. Love your take and hope you do more on Twice.
TWICE was also the reason I became a K-Pop fan in general back in 2016 (They just released TT when I discovered them). I'm a huge kpop fan now and stans a lot of group but TWICE is the only group I'm consistently following up to this day 🍭🩷🧡
I saw someone tweet about your vid and came to watch it. I don’t know why but at so many points in this video I felt myself tearing up. It’s so nice seeing someone find something new to love and enjoy so much especially something that I’ve been loving for almost a decade! Amazing video! (Jeongyeon is my bias too)
I never expected to make anyone tear up while I was putting this together. But I'm glad that I was able to do so in a meaningful way that resonated with you. Thank you for watching!
Omggg. Discovered Twice this April and suffice to say I am obsessed with them now. They even dethroned TSwift as my top artist which I didn't know was possible. My biases are Dahyun and Jeongyeon as well. What a well made thoughtful video essay on these wonderful happy pill of our 9 girls. I applaud you and let's support them till the end.
Funnily enough you just reminded me that my sister went to a TSwift concert about a week before I first heard Fancy. Thank you for watching and for the kind words! 😊
a warm welcome to the fandom!! i've been with TWICE since 2017 (since i was 12) so it's always nice to see others discover and experience the magic of falling in love with TWICE for the first time! i now officially translate for them so i must say that your description of each member's personality is pretty spot-on! loved the video and how introspective it was :) when you get the chance next year, do do do secure tickets for their tour! the energy, the professionalism, the pure happiness you can witness and feel during their concerts are UNMATCHED! they are at 101% all throughout the 2.5 hour concert and members like dahyun and sana often interact alot with fans, even those on the higher floor seats! humble, hard-working, kind-hearted, yet passionate individuals (might i mention educated too). Nayeon was great in school, a student rpesident for 6 years, and a valedictorian who got into one of Korea's top prestigious universities (Konkuk) in Film and Acting that has an acceptance rate of 2%! Tzuyu, amidst her busy schedules has completed both her Bachelors and Masters degree in Applied Psychology! i must say though, Nayeon, Momo, and Dahyun's personalities are often misinterpreted or misunderstood. Nayeon may seem really bubbly and "childish" but she is a very thoughtful, mature, logical, and definitely gives off BIGGG sister vibes when she wants to. Momo, whom people usually describe as "slow" or "dumb", is actually witty and observant and just chooses to keep her peace most of the times. Dahyun is often seen as someone who is extroverted and very energetic but off camera, she is the quietest member and she is definitely a deep thinker and ponderer (causing the members to worry abt her because she never shares what's on her mind). enough yapping, i just really like this video and it's always so so great to see someone discovering these amazing people :)
Witty! That's the word I was looking for! Thank you! (I needed you a month ago 😂) I must say that the more you see of them, the more fleshed-out those parts of their personalities that you mentioned become. Like seeing Nayeon figuring stuff out on Trick Kode. And a few days ago I watched that video where Dahyun spoke about the books she's been reading - lovely to hear her thoughts in that context. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment - I really enjoyed reading it.
Thank you for making this video. Watching this brought me back to the first time I became a Once. I was going through a crossroad and happened up 'Fancy' and 'Fake and True'. The latter brought me to tears with its message of 'dream chasing'. Since then, I had these girls back (as I knew, virtually, they had mine). It constantly amazes me how prolific these girls are. We live in a great time.
Do you know how rare it is for a music group to have been around for ten years and have all the original members? Think about it in ANY genre. Bands like ZZ Top, U2, and Rush are often sited as bands that have had the same lineup for decades, but when you look back far enough, you'll see that they don't have all the original members. And when you factor in that there are NINE members who were brought together inorganically on a TV show... it makes the fact that they are still together even more of an accomplishment. Just the odds alone say that at least one of them should have been replaced, or decided they didn't want to be in music, or wanted to go solo fulltime, had a huge scandal and forced to quit, or whatever... it's really a remarkable feat.
You're 100% right but being a big Rush fan, Neil was the rightful drummer that joined very soon after Rush began and was with them for nearly 50 years before his untimely passing. Love Twice and RIP Neil.
0:07 The starting 😂 That’s exactly what I used to say till mid 2018 - ‘I don’t follow korean music’ and then Twice happened 😊 Anyway welcome to Twiceland and Onceworld. Makes me happy to see more new Onces. Twice music is not always catchy but it grows on you each time you listen to it.
Thank you for your guide/introduction to TWICE!! I found it exceptionally well-made, entertaining and enjoyable to watch through :) Your commentary just shows how much fun you must have had in your TWICE journey, and I particularly liked all the attention to detail you took into bringing so many clips of music videos, b-sides videos, variety show content, interviews etc. into your presentation. Excellent job! Honestly, it made me nostalgic about the way that I, too, fell into the TWICE rabbit hole three and a half years ago :) Anyway, have a great day!!
I was the same way with kpop!! I knew it existed and the fandom for it always annoyed me when I looked at it from distance. But all it took was a talk that talk Jeongyeon fancam to make me super curious about Twice. I didn’t know who Jeongyeon or twice was, i was mesmerized by her dancing and how hard she was trying on stage. After that point, I did research myself and learned more about their story. So I fell into twice hole. But the funny thing is that I didn’t know what title track and bsides were. I wasn’t someone who listened to an artist’s album bc I always listened to video game soundtracks. Except maybe paramore and fall out boy. So I was just listening to Twice’s title track release and nothing else. It was thanks to UA-cam one day it auto play “baby blue love” and it was so good I was wondering who made it 😂 and I was surprised it was twice. That’s what actually made me determined to do deep dive on twice album. I set goal to listen to their first album and work my way to recent. Listening to all their album greatly contributed to my intense love for twice. Every album was fun to listen. There are soo many songs made in different style. It’s seriously amazing how it’s like a time capsule of twice’s journey and building their identity. Thanks to twice I have different opinion on kpop. But one thing that I haven’t changed my opinion is engaging in the culture for it. Twice is the only group I have enough passion to dedicate time for consuming their content and music. I don’t listen to any other kpop group since I’m not interested in it at all.
I discovered twice after years of being averse to kpop. They’ve been my top artist for 3 years in a row. I’m so happy to see someone else share this experience :D
very well done 'guide' to the girls, kudos from a long time fan of the group 👍👍. First thought was you are English, but found out during the vid that you are South African 👌👌
i discovered TWICE through a local Corn Chips with TWICE members promo in it. my first song that I've Listened was Yes or Yes TWICELIGHTS Tour in Seoul. Instantly fell in love with it and their performance. The audience chanting is off the charts
Thank you YT Brasil for recommending this . Amazing video and very well written. So relatable, when I met Twice last year my life changed, these girls deserve all the love and affection from Onces. They really are 1 in a million . O + T =
I watched it once again, my fourth? time watching this video. I really loved how personalised it is, how honest you were with your feelings, thank you once again for discovering TWICE, I'm sure TWICE will be glad to know that they added a fan who appreciate them for their existence and not only for their brand value 🫶 I call them the Brand Ambassador of Happiness, and knowing that you feel the same, I was glad to discover your video. You made the perfect video for the holiday season. Happy Holidays 🥂
This is very much appreciated. Thank you so much. It's very comprehensive and entertaining. For a newbie ONCE, you really made a deep dive. This is a great tribute to our nine amazing girls. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🩵💚🩷💛💜🩵🤍❤️💙
God I love Twice. Went VIP to their last World Tour. I got into Kpop with Blackpink in 2018 by complete accident. I would have never guessed I would have started listening to Kpop. But I actually saw Dahyun and just started paying attention to her first, not listening to Twice until Fancy came out in 2019. It got my attention more, but then followed by Breakthrough their Japanese release and finally Feel Special, it was over for me. Upon Mina's return, she became my Bias. With Chaeyoung and Jihyo constantly fighting to steal it away. It's tough to be honest, because any of them could really steal the spotlight at any time if I'm being honest.
I discovered them in 2020 quarantine time since then i become once 🍭and used to listen them whole day i love Twice my favourite member is Mina ❤ she's my absolute bias she is so elegant i love her introverted shy nature 🍭💘
You gotta watch their concerts ! They are rlly worth it. The energy that they gave is awesome, i've been there. Also they going on world tour next year^^
as a once since 2015 (loa era), i’m sooo happy when i see people becoming fans recently. like wow, the fandom is still growing despite them being third gen? i’m so happy the family’s getting bigger and bigger 😭🍭
we got the same biases man, and i’m a BSide guy too… you the man being that you became a Once in July you would have missed the most recent World Tour.. they destroy each time! but there will be a next one
How you feel about TWICE is exactly how I felt when I discovered Girls’ Generation 2 years ago. I just graduated from my university and was doing research on how K-pop was directly influenced from black culture and listened to a lot of different groups to get a feel for it but nothing really stuck. Then the group had their comeback at exactly the right time with Forever 1 and I was hooked. I like TWICE too but it took a while for me to warm up to them. I listened to their music and watched concerts but until finally clicked when I watched the BEYOND recording of their Ready To Be Tour and MISAMO’s performance. Something about those three performing together, their music, and unique voices (Particularly Momo. I love her voice) just worked for me and it helped me appreciate the entire 9 member group more. They seemed experienced and like they knew what they were doing and to see a group staying together for so long plus being around the same age them makes it feel like I’m experiencing something special. It makes me want to experience connections similar to the ones they have with each other one day.
afraid that we share the same thoughts cause me myself too also put talk that talk and feel special on the top 3 in my ranked playlist, except i swap fancy with fake & true
This one really put a smile on my face. I really appreciate new fans like you who really made an effort to find out the entire history of Twice. I hope you continue to be a once and support them in the years to come! 💯
Just a few notes:
1) Pronunciation. I go back-and-fourth on how much ㅎ to pronounce in Jihyo and Dahyun's names. At first I emphasised it quite a bit, but in this recording I ended up going much more towards the Romanized pronunciations. (I keep thinking about that one moment in a TTT where it's like "the 효 is silent" 😂).
I speak about Tzuyu's pronunciation in the video. One day it'll just properly click in my brain.
2) My videos are typically focused on games, movies and TV. I very rarely talk about music (I just passively enjoy it). But, *most importantly*, I generally talk about the art, not the artist. This is a video where big chunks are dedicated to talking about the real human beings behind the microphones. So I sincerely hope that I haven't misrepresented anyone. While I wasn't exactly doing in-depth analyses of their personalities, any additional notes on that front are welcome.
3) But, on that note, while there are "guide-like" segments in this video, there are far better guides to Twice out there that are better suited to those purposes. This is a hybrid of a million different things 😅.
4) Making this video made me smile. Watching this video makes me smile. It is the densest and most complex edit I've ever done. So while I'm acutely aware of it's flaws, I hope it makes you smile too. 😊
5) That 'Strategy (Slom Remix)' tho... 👀
I would look for videos where Jihyo pronounces her own name. I've heard her pronounce it as Ji-ho, Ji-yo, and even Ji-hyo. So you really can't go wrong with any of them, but it seems Ji-yo is most frequently used by her and others. As for Dahyun, the D sounds soft like a T, so I'm hearing Tie-yun more than Die-yun when she says her name.
I have to say I really enjoyed your take on describing Twice and how it wasn't actually a guide but just someone who loves the members like me. I only have two things to say. First in Korea age is a very important aspect in their lives and it is why the members are usually (almost always) introduced in age order, obviously at this point that's just an fyi but something to consider when speaking about Korean groups in general. Second is a clarification, again nothing you can change but again an FYI. Feel Special is actually about Sana and when she lost her smile, a very sad time for all ONCE's and actually about the time I became a ONCE. She said something that angered a lot of misinformed Netizens and JYP wrote the song to help her appreciate what her members could give her. As usual though Twice actually turned it into a song about all the major ships within Twice. Since Jeongyeon is one of your bias re-watch the ending an you will notice that Jeongyeon initially is looking at herself but as the camera pans back you realize that she is actually looking at ALL the members and they her. She is the rock that Twice is built on and she has special ships with all her members and that shot shows it clearly. TMI the song I find to be the most important is The Best Thing I Ever Did it came out at the end of 2018 the year that almost broke them but that song has one line that said everything for me "the best thing I NEVER did was I never broke up with you", they didn't and we got 2019 and as they say the rest is history. OT9 forever (TIMELESS).
@@Theoldonce Thank you for the additional info about Feel Special. It's nice to have a better understanding of the background to the song.
Regarding structure: in my first draft, I spoke about the members in age order but for creative reasons opted to go for a more non-linear approach, only listing them in age order in the intro. But I understand how cultural considerations could've been taken into account more on that front. So, thank you, I appreciate your feedback there.
@@Theoldoncestop making me cry, the video already succeeded and now your comment as well 😭😭😭❤️
@@sweetmimosamommysaranghae3163 It's a time I wish never existed as well but the happy pill came back stronger than ever. "No Sana No Life" will always be ONCE's happy place. OT9 forever (TIMELESS).
Real Men Stan Twice.
@@rasmanasclan real
Amen
63 year old American ONCE. Got enticed, grabbed, and consumed by FANCY in 2019. Bias: Chaeyoung (Sana a very close 2nd). How can you not LOVE this group? Different countries and languages, different social and economic backgrounds..........and look at what they've done. Learn from them, be nice to each other and look what you can accomplish!
61 here and proud Once 7 years Jihyo Ult, Nayeon Wrecker, Favorite song 😂 Too Many of Them❤
saw it on twitter and knew i had to watch the full video, and I'm not disappointed! This felt like a beautiful recap of 9 years with twice reminded of all their amazing releases and not only the popular ones! And the puns had me jumping and smiling so hard. Thank you for this amazing essay!
One of the best choices I ever made was getting to know TWICE 🙂✨
The Best Thing I Ever Did
Knock knock is a masterpiece. It’s not mentioned often within the fandom but it is
Seriously, I hold that song in such high regard.
@Damiannmaher wow u replied. I came across this video on my feed and thought let's check out 5 mins of it. And ended up watching it whole. It was such a well organised and edited video. And I loved the fact u especially went deeper into their Japanese discography coz it's just unmatched by kpop standards.
Thank you for sticking around for the whole thing :)
Me too, bro. I have listened to music for like 20+ years, mostly rock, pop music. I always knew what K-pop is but didn't dive deep into it, some K-pop songs that I heard over the years didn't resonate with me. But then I heard TWICE and they are my favourite now. Their music transmit positive vibe that I love so much, they just make great songs for over 9 years. And their variety show is really fun too, I enjoyed it the most due to the bond they have.
Same!
If you like Rock and K-Pop maybe you would like Dreamcatcher
I also became a Once this April of 2024. I will never forget the night i fell into a TWICE rabbit hole 😆
Best thing I ever did lolz! I found them 3 years ago
Yoooo I became a hard once since April too when I attended my first kpop concert twice in Vegas! Formed my bias Jihyo immediately due to her videos and lifestyle, and it’s been such a fun! Been collecting their album and photocards! Goodness they bring my spirit up everyday!
@godzilla101188 that's crazy!! So did you know of Twice before the concert?? Or did you go and THEN fall in love?
I had never ever listened to kpop before, but 3 years ago a friend had ICSM on a playlist and I was like "wow, this is a really great song!" and out of sheer curiosity, I wanted to see if they had any other songs I might like-- well it just so happened they had just dropped "The Feels" around that time, and I was obsessed with that song!! Pretty soon, I found myself adding on a new Twice song every week or so (Feel Special, Fancy, What is Love?) and I just kept getting so pleasantly surprised by how much I LOVED every song! So within a year I was a pretty committed Once, but it kept growing and growing and now 3 years later I know every song, have watched countless hours of Twice tv, own a lot of merch and albums (although I still have SO MANY to get! I would say that is the hardest part of being a newer Once. Catching up on the album purchases is brutal for my wallet lolz, but it is fun tho). I'm actually in the process of setting up Twiceland in my room-- all the walls are going to be covered with my Twice posters and cards and even an LED Twice sign and I have a Twice pillow and blanket on the couch, and shelves/displays with my albums and lovelies, etc. It's really coming together and looking amazing, but I still have lots of work to do lolz.
I went to my first Twice concert in Chicago for the RTB tour and got incredible seats. It was the best live show I have ever been to. I'm so excited for the 2025 tour and need to start saving up $ now so I can go to as many shows as possible this time!! Being a Once has brought so much pure joy and light to every day of my life. The only sad part is not having a fellow Once friend irl!!
@@SquirtlePower809 absolutely loved reading your story! So I was vaguely into kpop during second gen with bigbang and girls generation in 2010. I fell out of it due to focusing on life and in 2023 I became kpop curious again because I was noticing kpop being mainstream with black pink being at American music festivals and BTS being pretty big in the US too. Thing is the two were not going on tour so I asked a friend what’s the next best group to dabble with and they told me twice. 2023 Christmas they got me the ready to be album and I liked it a lot and realized they had a tour in Vegas in April 2024 so I went and had the time of my life! I established myself as a Jihyo bias due to her solo performance in Vegas. From Vegas I found the nearest kpop store and began exploring their album with “with you” and started absorbing a lot of Jihyo content from UA-cam such as the “I live alone” series where I had the biggest admiration of her lifestyle in keeping busy even on her day off where she will do house chores, which made me begin to do house chores 🤣. Then when I heard word of their albums like dive and strategy dropping, I knew this was the perfect year to be a once with so much content and my friends and I want to do our best to secure front row concert seats this coming 2025 tour!
@godzilla101188 so cool! Love to hear your story as well! Btw, Jihyo is my ult bias too!! I adore her! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE all 9 of our girls for so many different reasons, but Jihyo is my extra special member. I just admire so much about her- her energy and drive and ambition to be the best version of herself is so inspiring! She loves her craft and take being a singer and performer very seriously. No offense to other idols, but Jihyo is one of the rare ones that is ACTUALLY a musical artist and not just an idol. Zone is probably the most impressive kpop ep I have ever heard. The music was soooooo thoughtful and real. Not that there is anything wrong with pure "fun pop" cause I like that as well, but Jihyos album was art. Songs like "Room", "Don't Wanna Go Back", "Closer"-- these all established for me that Jihyo is a born artist. In addition to all of that, she is just such a PEAK performer! She is easily recognized industry-wide as one of the best performers.
Yes you picked a great year to become a Once! They dropped sooooo much content in one year!! With YOUth (one of my faves), Strategy, full Japanese album Dive (definitely my fave Japanese album!! It's actually a brilliant record overall. The way the album opens with Beyond the Horizon and then moves into Dive and then into Ocean Deep? Genius 3 song thematic opening. Then we get stunning tracks like Here I am and Echoes of Heart??), Misamo Haute Couture, Nayeon NA, Mamushi remix, Moana song, and The Wish. That is a crazy amount of content in addition to all the shows, interviews, photoshoots, music stages, twice TV, fan meets, bubble interactions, social media content, and live touring. I'm exhausted just thinking about it ahhaah!
So with how new you are as a Once- have you had much opportunity to go back and get familiar with their earlier stuff? It took me awhile to work my way through tbh, but that's a nice thing! I always had something new to look forward to discovering. I would say it took me all 3 years to get fully caught up on their discography.
Yes! I definitely want to get front front row seats to one of their shows this time around. If I can manage to see them 3-4 times that would be ideal, but I can't afford to do amazing seats for all of those shows lolz. If I can do 1 where I'm like right there at the stage and the others just normal seats, I would be so thrilled! It's awesome you have a friend or friends that also like Twice! My brother likes them, but not to my level haha, but he likes anime and video games like me, so I'm lucky I have that at least. All of my other friends are just not into any of that stuff lolz.
Impossible question- but do you have any favorite Twice songs? I legit can't answer this question cause I have so many lolzzzz
I love hearing stories of how other ppl fell in love with the group that i love for about 8yrs now!
You did such a great job on this video! It's evident that you spent so much time on your research about twice considering you only knew them in 2024.
You had my full attention for the whole 40+ mins which is really amazing since i'm very easily distracted😂
also "Happiness in the form of a girlgroup" is such a good title, it perfectly summarizes what TWICE is❤
Big kudos to you for this great video and welcome to the ONCE fandom!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad to hear that it managed to hold your attention throughout 😊
I found twice in 2024, June/july. I became a top 1% listener according to Spotify. I’m a male musician who has grown up listening to everything I can get my hands on and I have never loved anything as much as I love Twice.
I’d lay my life down for Momo.
KNOCK KNOCK CHOO CHOO
It felt like watching myself talk when I discovered TWICE in 2021 with The Feels and binged almost everything to catch up to all these minute details and inside jokes one could only get after consuming a gazillion content they've released thus far.
I can feel your affection for TWICE, and fellow ONCEs will agree with the same. There are so many discovering TWICE videos, but most of them aren't genuine, but there are few who genuinely appreciate their existence, and you, my friend, are one of them, whose love for TWICE can be felt through the warmth this video relays to its viewers. It made my day, wishing you a healthy & happy life ahead.
That's when I discovered them too! And now they are the soundtrack to my life everyday!
@SquirtlePower809 I can relate 🫂
@abhradipacharya5014 the ONLY "sad part" is not having a fellow Once friends irl to hangout with and have fun with! I would love to have a friend to watch MV debuts for comebacks, tv shows, Time to Twice episodes, and of course live concerts!!! But, maybe someday soon I'll find one! At least I have the Onces on Stationhead to talk with! That is an AMAZING app to stream twice with other onces!
I became a Once recently as well!! I got tickets to their SoFi concert because my friend mentioned she liked them and I needed a birthday present and it was close to where I live lol.
I hadn’t even been to a concert before and didn’t listen to kpop at all but I thought it would be a fun experience so I got myself a ticket too. And when that first note of Set Me Free hit as their opener I was HOOKED. Every song during the concert was amazing and their energy and personalities were magnetic so I went home and literally deep dived into their content and haven’t looked back since 😅
TWICE promoting the "true" K-Pop sound and style outside of Korea while gaining new fans ♥️
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, Damian! I stumbled upon Twice during the lowest point of my life (getting cheated by my gf when we were about to take it to the next level) As was about to off myself, contemplating the S-word, I saw Twice in one of my favourite S.Korean Variety show Runningman. Since then I took a dive into them, watching the 16teen show, their Private Life, Twice TV & such, I felt the emptiness being filled with love & excitement again.
Amongst all of the member, Jihyo was the one who really kept me going. Her persistence & hardworking made me a bias for her. Safe to say I owe my life to them somehow. they're indeed 1 in a Million.
I'm glad you're still with us 💙
It's pretty refreshing to hear the members talked about outside of the standard order (by age, or Jihyo first, then age).
I also didn't care about kpop or jpop, but I simply fell in love with Twice and its members. Now I'm happy with how happy I am to see them happy.
I'm not that far behind. I became a fan earlier this year while looking for a Bruno Mars concert ticket. There was this tab of upcoming popular concerts and there was twice with a concert happening the same week. Fast forward a couple of months and I'm a huge admirer, twice dominates my Spotify and I'm looking forward to the 6th world tour.
I had a very similar experience getting into Twice back in 2020. You echoed a lot of similar thoughts I have about them. Yes their songs are great, yes they’re pretty, yes they sell a lot of albums. But their ability to just make you smile like a big dumb idiot without even realizing it is their real power. Love Happy Happy as the closer. Couldn’t agree more.
This video is the definition of how my personality was before being a Kpop fan and after Stan Twice
I got into kpop just last year. I was introduced to NewJeans and while they’re my favorite new group, it was TWICE that really hooked me as my ult. Their discography, personalities, and just how good they make you feel!
They might as well be called THRICE, they hook you once with the ears, then the eyes, then lastly with the heart! ❤
But, THRICE is the name for the haters.
@@aliensmadeus3693 oh it is? I didn’t even know. I didn’t really want to get the haters and negativity.
Unofficially but yea @mikes41720
Well said!!
For years, I thought of myself as a K-pop fan. But then, after analyzing some more, I'm actually just listening to a very select group of Korean artists. When I further researched this, I realized I am watching Itzy and Stray Kids simply because of their affiliation with TWICE.
To me, Twice is kpop and I loved these girls for making me happy :D
Welcome to being a Once. When I first found Twice it was during the pandemic and more so Blackpink and BTS made me wonder if there was more to kpop than just them. Discovered Twice and it was a wrap ever since. They are the ult group and with all the variety shows and content it was very hard to not be entranced by them and their personalities.
Love to hear this!
Thank you for this from a 59 year old male ONCE
Bias: Dahyun
Fave songs in the sea of their songs: Knock Knock , Perfect World and Duchaeng's version of Switch to Me
Date discovered: Alcohol Free era because UA-cam keep recommending it to me endlessly maybe they want me to be CHEERED UP and they did.
Ohhhh this was so fun to watch, as a once for 6-7 years I obviously already knew everything but watching it from your pov and your experience was just so amazing and relatable and it made me look back on the years I’ve spent with twice, starting from when I was 13-14 years old and now as a 20 soon to be 21 years old I’ve watched them grow up with me and shape me to the person I am today and the people they’ve become over the years. As I was watching your video I teared up a few times, especially when you were talking about Jihyo 🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️ thank you for discovering and loving twice, welcome to being a ONCE I hope you’re here for the rest of your life like other once’s are because twice themselves never want to quit being twice, even when they’re in their 80s 🥰🥰
Wow, I didn't expect to make someone tear up. I'm glad that I was able to speak about Jihyo in a way that resonated with you. Thank you for your lovely comment!
Ahoy Damien!
I, too, am a fledgling Once. I started listening to TWICE 2024 Mar. And since then I've consumed their MVs, variety shows, news feeds, and FMVs spanning their nine years. Relentlessly. To a fault. (I should be working, but I'm stuck here.) Help me, I'm hooked!
That’s more than I’ve probably ever seen of them and I’ve been a fan for 4 years!
@@zzz7583
Nooice! That means there's a lot of TWICE content yet to explore
Hahah welcome to being a Once!! They are just sooooo incredible!!
@@SquirtlePower809
I know, right?
😃
I wish I paid attention to them earlier
Great video this was literally me except my rabbit hole started March of 2023 when the algorithm decided to put Set Me Free into my recommended videos list.
I have listened to and played metal for over 20 years. Twice was such a departure for me but I went down a similar path. Fancy on loop. To Feel Special and ICSM. It was at that point I think I just ordered everything they ever did and started binging TTT.
I think if I had found them earlier in my life I may have dismissed it. But as you very well put they melted my heart with their warmth and happiness. They are like real life Care Bears that radiate love at anything they come into contact with.
They helped me through a negative period in my life and put a smile on my face every day.
UJB!
This is probably the best guide like discovering TWICE video I've seen, and I've been watching these types of videos for a while now. Well done, mate, and fellow Once.
Thank you, that's very kind of you to say. There are guides out there that do a better job of fleshing out areas that I didn't cover (and I probably view them quite affectionately because they helped introduce me to TWICE). So, I very much appreciate your words, here. Thank you.
Bro finished a whole degree on Twice! A real man, a real Once. 🫡🫡🫡
This video made me smile so much as a ONCE, I got into Twice at the end of 2018 with The best thing I ever did and with my first comeback being Fancy! It was a time to be alive and I still regularly listen to Twice songs and other kpop groups. This video perfectly summarises a ONCE's chaotic journey getting into Twice and Im surprised that you summarised it so well even though you are a new Once as there is so much lore 👏
This is so nice! As a once since sixteen (2015). This is so nice like genuinely. seeing new people dive into my ultimate most favorite comfort group ever is so nice.
I love this deep dive into Twice! Love the humour sprinkled in as well! Twice is literally the only group I truly care about now and I've been listening to Kpop for 15 years. I'm so excited to see them keep growing
I got started with k-pop, Girls Generation and then when they retired, got going with Twice. Both groups have 9 members. Girls Generation opened the door for others.
I can't express enough how much I loved all the little references you did here
Thank you! I loved including them (even though there were several where I knew I wanted to include them, hadn't seen the clip in months, and had no idea how to find it again - prompting an afternoon of searching😅)
The appreciation for dahyun was so good 🥹🫶🏻 as a dahyun bias, i often see others reaction about her just being funny and that’s all. I love how you talk about her calming voice, being actress, and really good at doing piano and writing lyrics. Thank you sm for this 🫶🏻✨
Thank you for twice reaction
Beloved all over the world over time, TWICE seems to have become known to many people around the world through their dedicated and active activities. Especially in the U.S., thanks to ONCE, TWICE has become the most loved K-pop girl group in the U.S
Personally, I like TWICE more than BLACKPINK
They are pure and always try new and changing music. They are also familiar to fans
Love your video, i discovered TWICE in 2023, its been great ever since
This was such a well put together video. The way you described the group, each member, and their discography was so beautiful, fun, and full of respect. As a longtime kpop fan, it’s heartwarming to see how groups like TWICE continue to garner fans and bring a lot of joy and happiness in our lives. Thanks for the fantastic video and welcome to the fandom!
The only group i stan! Beautiful talented and still crazy😍🤩
I’m very enjoy even I’m OG ONCE and follow TWICE 9 years. Thank you so much. Hope new people who interested about TWICE and love them become ONCE, just come here to know more about how TWICE precious lovely and talents ❤❤❤
8:54 and just when you tought that they’re done releasing music for 2024 with Strategy, The Wish comes out from their collaboration with Family Mart. Yes, we can’t stop them lol…
despite of their massive discography, and long run of steppin into 10 years now, kudos for you for makin this as structural as possible. great vids!
Thank you, I really appreciate that. It took a while to figure out how to structure a script with so many different talking points.
Friend, I relate to you and understand you perfectly. Once you discover Twice, you develop an instant hyperfocus and want to know more and more about the group, the members, and you fall in love with so much talent and dedication. It’s truly inspiring-it’s a serotonin boost. Twice saved my life.
I honestly struggle to keep up with TWICE's content even being a long time fan, I can't imagine how intimidating it must be to jump in in 2024! Really cool video though, thanks for making it and glad you are enjoying your time in TWICELAND.
i was introduced to kpop in 2015 during Like Ooh Ahh debut, i have attempted to like many other girlgroups and some boygroups, but none gave me the satisfaction that Twice does. I think even after I pass, I'll be binded to them, love them more every new day❤
I'd have no problem if you talked about Twice for another few years - i want the best for them. I hope we can enjoy a lot of new music from them, but if they want so start branching out or even retire they totally earned it. The amount of music they put out every year is just insane. Some kpop groups don't release that much in 4 years (i don't wanna argue quality/quantity)
Welcome to the fandom! I like these long-form content about Twice
Very good video, it explained so well how Twice can get under skin and change your life. I had no idea about Kpop before i found the MV for What is Love.Still, i think my favorite Twice song, but as you found they have so many great songs it can alter on any given day. Twice are the only group, Kpop or otherwise that made me go outside my comfort zone and make the effort to see them live, when they came to London last year. One of the best things i have ever done, they did not disappoint! I hope to do it again soon.
very well put together video, it captures the feeling of discovering a new obsession very well. I remember when diving into them and quite surprised of how many contents are available and im quite happy that they are still together and very much active (like i feel rewarded as other kpop groups in their 10th year either disbands, not as active or just go out doing other solo projects (which is fine as well) but i am glad that TWICE still very much going strong as a group in their 10th year)
Watched the entire 41:55! Like you, got really into TWICE a little later than most (Alcohol Free in 2021) but haven’t gotten enough of them since. Real men listen to TWICE!
I love how he really pay attention and clearly he's a real once now!!!
well edit.
for information, if you can find a clip that JYP have a meal with TWICE (after they form, i think.) they talk about 2 things that i like the most. Jeongyeon ask him about to be on varieties show, and he said 'no need to be funny, just be yourself' (as in korean varieties show, need to be funny to secure screen time. :D) and when they ask about leader, JYP said 'leader need to be big hart, to give everything to members first' (just my summarized, and that is a really good talk, a very good advice) and yes, totally see Jihyo adopt it all. with her kindness and a lot of thoughtful. and a lot of moment in TTT that show how much Jiyho really care to her members. (and then you will see how each members care to each other, it's such a beautiful thing to watch)
anyway, thank you for this video, and have a good day. :)
Great video. I can say that because you effectively communicated the way TWICE makes all ONCEs feel. TWICE makes us happy and love them.
Whether you’ve been here since Sixteen or just discovered them with this list recent comeback, welcome!
Congrats on discovering k Pop. Fan since 2018 and stan several gg 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th generations. Twice is at the top for me. Love your take and hope you do more on Twice.
TWICE was also the reason I became a K-Pop fan in general back in 2016 (They just released TT when I discovered them). I'm a huge kpop fan now and stans a lot of group but TWICE is the only group I'm consistently following up to this day 🍭🩷🧡
I saw someone tweet about your vid and came to watch it. I don’t know why but at so many points in this video I felt myself tearing up. It’s so nice seeing someone find something new to love and enjoy so much especially something that I’ve been loving for almost a decade! Amazing video! (Jeongyeon is my bias too)
I never expected to make anyone tear up while I was putting this together. But I'm glad that I was able to do so in a meaningful way that resonated with you. Thank you for watching!
Omggg. Discovered Twice this April and suffice to say I am obsessed with them now. They even dethroned TSwift as my top artist which I didn't know was possible. My biases are Dahyun and Jeongyeon as well. What a well made thoughtful video essay on these wonderful happy pill of our 9 girls. I applaud you and let's support them till the end.
Funnily enough you just reminded me that my sister went to a TSwift concert about a week before I first heard Fancy.
Thank you for watching and for the kind words! 😊
a warm welcome to the fandom!! i've been with TWICE since 2017 (since i was 12) so it's always nice to see others discover and experience the magic of falling in love with TWICE for the first time! i now officially translate for them so i must say that your description of each member's personality is pretty spot-on! loved the video and how introspective it was :) when you get the chance next year, do do do secure tickets for their tour! the energy, the professionalism, the pure happiness you can witness and feel during their concerts are UNMATCHED! they are at 101% all throughout the 2.5 hour concert and members like dahyun and sana often interact alot with fans, even those on the higher floor seats!
humble, hard-working, kind-hearted, yet passionate individuals (might i mention educated too). Nayeon was great in school, a student rpesident for 6 years, and a valedictorian who got into one of Korea's top prestigious universities (Konkuk) in Film and Acting that has an acceptance rate of 2%! Tzuyu, amidst her busy schedules has completed both her Bachelors and Masters degree in Applied Psychology!
i must say though, Nayeon, Momo, and Dahyun's personalities are often misinterpreted or misunderstood. Nayeon may seem really bubbly and "childish" but she is a very thoughtful, mature, logical, and definitely gives off BIGGG sister vibes when she wants to. Momo, whom people usually describe as "slow" or "dumb", is actually witty and observant and just chooses to keep her peace most of the times. Dahyun is often seen as someone who is extroverted and very energetic but off camera, she is the quietest member and she is definitely a deep thinker and ponderer (causing the members to worry abt her because she never shares what's on her mind).
enough yapping, i just really like this video and it's always so so great to see someone discovering these amazing people :)
Witty! That's the word I was looking for! Thank you! (I needed you a month ago 😂)
I must say that the more you see of them, the more fleshed-out those parts of their personalities that you mentioned become. Like seeing Nayeon figuring stuff out on Trick Kode. And a few days ago I watched that video where Dahyun spoke about the books she's been reading - lovely to hear her thoughts in that context.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment - I really enjoyed reading it.
Thank you for making this video.
Watching this brought me back to the first time I became a Once. I was going through a crossroad and happened up 'Fancy' and 'Fake and True'. The latter brought me to tears with its message of 'dream chasing'. Since then, I had these girls back (as I knew, virtually, they had mine).
It constantly amazes me how prolific these girls are. We live in a great time.
Twice saved my life back in 2023. My journey was very similar to yours! Love your takes!
I'm glad that Twice were there when you needed them to be. 💙
Do you know how rare it is for a music group to have been around for ten years and have all the original members? Think about it in ANY genre. Bands like ZZ Top, U2, and Rush are often sited as bands that have had the same lineup for decades, but when you look back far enough, you'll see that they don't have all the original members. And when you factor in that there are NINE members who were brought together inorganically on a TV show... it makes the fact that they are still together even more of an accomplishment. Just the odds alone say that at least one of them should have been replaced, or decided they didn't want to be in music, or wanted to go solo fulltime, had a huge scandal and forced to quit, or whatever... it's really a remarkable feat.
You're 100% right but being a big Rush fan, Neil was the rightful drummer that joined very soon after Rush began and was with them for nearly 50 years before his untimely passing. Love Twice and RIP Neil.
0:07 The starting 😂 That’s exactly what I used to say till mid 2018 - ‘I don’t follow korean music’ and then Twice happened 😊
Anyway welcome to Twiceland and Onceworld. Makes me happy to see more new Onces. Twice music is not always catchy but it grows on you each time you listen to it.
Thank you for your guide/introduction to TWICE!! I found it exceptionally well-made, entertaining and enjoyable to watch through :) Your commentary just shows how much fun you must have had in your TWICE journey, and I particularly liked all the attention to detail you took into bringing so many clips of music videos, b-sides videos, variety show content, interviews etc. into your presentation. Excellent job! Honestly, it made me nostalgic about the way that I, too, fell into the TWICE rabbit hole three and a half years ago :)
Anyway, have a great day!!
I was the same way with kpop!! I knew it existed and the fandom for it always annoyed me when I looked at it from distance. But all it took was a talk that talk Jeongyeon fancam to make me super curious about Twice.
I didn’t know who Jeongyeon or twice was, i was mesmerized by her dancing and how hard she was trying on stage.
After that point, I did research myself and learned more about their story. So I fell into twice hole.
But the funny thing is that I didn’t know what title track and bsides were. I wasn’t someone who listened to an artist’s album bc I always listened to video game soundtracks. Except maybe paramore and fall out boy.
So I was just listening to Twice’s title track release and nothing else. It was thanks to UA-cam one day it auto play “baby blue love” and it was so good I was wondering who made it 😂 and I was surprised it was twice.
That’s what actually made me determined to do deep dive on twice album. I set goal to listen to their first album and work my way to recent.
Listening to all their album greatly contributed to my intense love for twice.
Every album was fun to listen. There are soo many songs made in different style. It’s seriously amazing how it’s like a time capsule of twice’s journey and building their identity.
Thanks to twice I have different opinion on kpop. But one thing that I haven’t changed my opinion is engaging in the culture for it. Twice is the only group I have enough passion to dedicate time for consuming their content and music. I don’t listen to any other kpop group since I’m not interested in it at all.
thank you for making this video--- love TWICE too
I discovered twice after years of being averse to kpop. They’ve been my top artist for 3 years in a row. I’m so happy to see someone else share this experience :D
Stanning TWICE is SO worth it!!! Excited for the 2025 World Tour and I will see them again.
very well done 'guide' to the girls, kudos from a long time fan of the group 👍👍. First thought was you are English, but found out during the vid that you are South African 👌👌
i discovered TWICE through a local Corn Chips with TWICE members promo in it.
my first song that I've Listened was Yes or Yes TWICELIGHTS Tour in Seoul. Instantly fell in love with it and their performance. The audience chanting is off the charts
Loveline is one of my most favorite b-side. Such a great song
AAHHHHH TWICE appreciation! Thank you for making this video. Real men do actually stan TWICE!
Thank you YT Brasil for recommending this . Amazing video and very well written. So relatable, when I met Twice last year my life changed, these girls deserve all the love and affection from Onces. They really are 1 in a million . O + T =
AWW WELCOMEE!!! SUCH A DETAILED TWICE VID
I watched it once again, my fourth? time watching this video. I really loved how personalised it is, how honest you were with your feelings, thank you once again for discovering TWICE, I'm sure TWICE will be glad to know that they added a fan who appreciate them for their existence and not only for their brand value 🫶 I call them the Brand Ambassador of Happiness, and knowing that you feel the same, I was glad to discover your video. You made the perfect video for the holiday season. Happy Holidays 🥂
4 times?! Wow, that's incredibly generous. Thank you. I'm glad you're getting so much enjoyment from it. Happy Holidays!
The (only) group I love and support, TWICE :-)
A really well made video. I subscribed !
This is very much appreciated. Thank you so much. It's very comprehensive and entertaining. For a newbie ONCE, you really made a deep dive. This is a great tribute to our nine amazing girls. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🩵💚🩷💛💜🩵🤍❤️💙
Fantastic guide video! Welcome to Once!
This Twice introduction video looks so professionally edited and written.
God I love Twice. Went VIP to their last World Tour. I got into Kpop with Blackpink in 2018 by complete accident. I would have never guessed I would have started listening to Kpop. But I actually saw Dahyun and just started paying attention to her first, not listening to Twice until Fancy came out in 2019. It got my attention more, but then followed by Breakthrough their Japanese release and finally Feel Special, it was over for me.
Upon Mina's return, she became my Bias. With Chaeyoung and Jihyo constantly fighting to steal it away. It's tough to be honest, because any of them could really steal the spotlight at any time if I'm being honest.
Wrote this before finishing the video, so was so very pleasantly surprised that you did Breakthrough! I feel like it's not talked about enough!
I discovered them in 2020 quarantine time since then i become once 🍭and used to listen them whole day i love Twice my favourite member is Mina ❤ she's my absolute bias she is so elegant i love her introverted shy nature 🍭💘
Man you reminded me of Momo's Bad performance. Thank you! I will go watch it again!!
Excellent compilation, my fellow once. It's incredible how much of the Twice content you have consumed in such a short time. Kudos!
That fancy tweet saved lives omg...
I found them this year too and I love them, Especially Mina
Thank you for your great efforts 😭,
FEEL SPECIAL is my first Song in TWICE!!
Me this year as well. Talk That Talk also gets much credit for me as it was the song that cemented my interest in their discography!
You gotta watch their concerts ! They are rlly worth it. The energy that they gave is awesome, i've been there. Also they going on world tour next year^^
as a once since 2015 (loa era), i’m sooo happy when i see people becoming fans recently. like wow, the fandom is still growing despite them being third gen? i’m so happy the family’s getting bigger and bigger 😭🍭
and these comments? you guys are so cute.
we got the same biases man, and i’m a BSide guy too… you the man
being that you became a Once in July you would have missed the most recent World Tour.. they destroy each time! but there will be a next one
Welcome to the club of Kpop goddesses and with them we will always be happy.
This is so well put I really enjoyed your video💞
How you feel about TWICE is exactly how I felt when I discovered Girls’ Generation 2 years ago. I just graduated from my university and was doing research on how K-pop was directly influenced from black culture and listened to a lot of different groups to get a feel for it but nothing really stuck. Then the group had their comeback at exactly the right time with Forever 1 and I was hooked. I like TWICE too but it took a while for me to warm up to them. I listened to their music and watched concerts but until finally clicked when I watched the BEYOND recording of their Ready To Be Tour and MISAMO’s performance. Something about those three performing together, their music, and unique voices (Particularly Momo. I love her voice) just worked for me and it helped me appreciate the entire 9 member group more. They seemed experienced and like they knew what they were doing and to see a group staying together for so long plus being around the same age them makes it feel like I’m experiencing something special. It makes me want to experience connections similar to the ones they have with each other one day.
I was smiling proud the whole time
Great video , well done. Perfect script. I AGREE AND ENVERYDTHING !!!
"Dahyun smiling while looking through a donut... of course she is."
Line of the video.
afraid that we share the same thoughts cause me myself too also put talk that talk and feel special on the top 3 in my ranked playlist, except i swap fancy with fake & true
This one really put a smile on my face. I really appreciate new fans like you who really made an effort to find out the entire history of Twice. I hope you continue to be a once and support them in the years to come! 💯
this is such a well-produced video! awesome!
OH WE LOVE A TTT ENJOYER!!!! B1&2 is just the best TWICE album, all bops no skips with a very strong lead single!
Good references, amazing songs, GREAT VIDEO! :)