TWICE Guide: Meet the Nine Members and Explore Their Music

Featured photo: TWICE — group · 2019-01-05. Photo: Dispatch. Source · CC BY 3.0.

Draft prepared October 26, 2026 (KST). The original guide’s factual research cutoff is October 7, 2026; the activity note below was rechecked for this preparation.

Updated October 7, 2026

TWICE makes a useful first stop for understanding how a K-pop group can grow while keeping its identity. The catchy choruses and coordinated performances remain recognizable, but their catalog now includes more mature pop, individual albums, a Japanese unit, and international collaborations. This TWICE guide connects those activities without confusing them with a change in membership.

TWICE (트와이스) is a nine-member girl group under JYP Entertainment. They debuted on October 20, 2015, with The Story Begins and “Like OOH-AHH,” after being formed through the competition show Sixteen. Their name describes attracting listeners through both music and performance: one impression through sound and another through sight. JYP video archive, Group background, Official introduction

Meet the nine TWICE members

The current official profile lists all nine debut members. No former-member lineup needs to be added to their history. Rather than memorize fan-assigned personality labels, start with these documented musical and career details. JYP profile

Member	A useful verified detail
Nayeon (나연)	The oldest member; a solo recording artist whose releases include “POP!” and “ABCD.”
Jeongyeon (정연)	A vocalist; performs “FIX A DRINK” on the anniversary album’s solo lineup.
Momo (모모)	Known for dance performance; belongs to the Japanese unit MISAMO.
Sana (사나)	A vocalist and MISAMO member; her PLAY solo track is “Ma Cherry.”
Jihyo (지효)	TWICE’s leader and main vocalist; released the solo title “Killin’ Me Good” in 2023.
Mina (미나)	Has a ballet background and belongs to MISAMO; her PLAY solo is “Turning Tables.”
Dahyun (다현)	Expanded into acting with You Are the Apple of My Eye, released in 2025.
Chaeyoung (채영)	Participated in songwriting, production, and visual direction for LIL FANTASY vol.1.
Tzuyu (쯔위)	The youngest member, or maknae; released the solo album abouTZU in 2024.

These details come from official catalogs and reporting, not assumptions based on appearance. Korean stage names also help readers match a profile to a caption or Korean announcement. Member background, MISAMO track list, Dahyun interview, Chaeyoung album

What does TWICE sound like?

Early singles make their appeal easy to hear: buoyant dance pop, memorable refrains, and choreography built around recognizable gestures. Later tracks explore synth textures, retro sounds, and R&B grooves. Comparing “TT” with “I CAN’T STOP ME” is a practical way to hear that development.

A cheerful song does not automatically mean a simple performance. Watch a dance practice after the music video to see the formations and timing that support the hook. These are listening and viewing suggestions, not a ranking of the members.

Eight songs to start with

Song	Year	Why listen?
“Like OOH-AHH”	2015	Hear the group’s debut sound and energetic introduction.
“CHEER UP”	2016	A clear starting point for their early bright-pop appeal.
“TT”	2016	Connect a memorable chorus with its signature gesture.
“What is Love?”	2018	Enjoy playful storytelling and a direct, tuneful hook.
“FANCY”	2019	Hear a bridge toward a more polished, mature pop direction.
“I CAN’T STOP ME”	2020	Try their retro-leaning synth-pop side.
“The Feels”	2021	An English-language entry point with upbeat dance energy.
“ME+YOU”	2025	Explore the R&B-pop lead track from their tenth-anniversary album.

Release years were checked against JYP’s video archive. The recommendations form a listening route rather than an official greatest-hits ranking. Official videos

Milestones and the fandom

TWICE’s fans are ONCE. The name expresses the group’s promise to return a fan’s affection with even more affection. A major international milestone came when With YOU-th topped the Billboard 200 on the chart dated March 9, 2024. They also headlined Lollapalooza Chicago in August 2025. Fandom explanation, Billboard chart, JYP anniversary introduction

All nine renewed their JYP contracts in July 2022. That is a dated historical announcement, not evidence of a newly signed contract in 2026. Temporary promotional absences also should not be mistaken for departures; the current official roster remains nine. Official renewal statement

Group, unit, solo, and current activities

The latest Korean group album listed in JYP’s catalog is TEN: The Story Goes On, released October 10, 2025, with “ME+YOU” and nine individual songs. The Japanese compilation #BEST 2015-2025 followed on August 26, 2026. A compilation is different from an album of entirely new songs. Korean catalog, Japanese release notice

MISAMO consists of Mina, Sana, and Momo; their Japanese album PLAY arrived February 4, 2026. Separate solo catalogs include Nayeon, Jihyo, Tzuyu, and Chaeyoung. Unit and solo work can coexist with full-group membership. MISAMO album, Solo catalog context

The freshest verified music update is Nayeon’s October 2, 2026 collaboration with Brazilian DJ Alok, “Bye Bye Inhibitions.” Streaming credits include TWICE, but reporting identifies Nayeon’s collaboration; it should not be described as a nine-member comeback. KBS report, Release listing

For anniversary activities, JYP announced the TWICE THE THRILL Seoul pop-up for October 17–25; those dates are now past. The announced October 16 release date for the tour-finale live vinyl is now past. The Japanese official site reports distribution from that date. Verify fresh notices before arranging a visit or purchase. Pop-up notice, Official vinyl listing

Activity Check — October 26, 2026

The Japanese official site lists #BEST 2015-2025 and the Japan tour film for August 26, 2026, and reports distribution of the tour-finale live recording from October 16. The Seoul pop-up’s announced October 17–25 dates are now past. Official update.

FAQ

Does TWICE still have nine members?

Yes. JYP’s current profile lists Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. Solo projects and temporary absences do not themselves change membership. Official roster

What does ONCE mean?

ONCE is TWICE’s fandom name. Its meaning connects a fan’s affection with the group returning even greater affection. You can enjoy their music without purchasing fan-club membership. Historical explanation

Is MISAMO a separate group?

It is a TWICE unit of Mina, Sana, and Momo, with its own Japanese releases. It does not replace the nine-member group. Official unit catalog

Is “Bye Bye Inhibitions” a new TWICE group comeback?

It is the October 2026 Alok–Nayeon collaboration. TWICE also appears in streaming artist credits, but that metadata should not be used to infer participation by all nine members. KBS coverage

Which songs are easiest for a new listener?

Try “TT” for early TWICE, “I CAN’T STOP ME” for synth pop, and “The Feels” for an English-language entry point. These are editorial recommendations, not an official ranking.

Sources

Actually opened and consulted on October 7, 2026:

• JYP current profile — current nine-member roster and photograph identities.
• JYP video archive — debut date, song years, and solo release dates.
• JYP TEN: The Story Goes On — October 10, 2025 album, track credits, debut date, and 2025 festival milestone.
• JYP Chaeyoung album — September 12, 2025 release, creative work, and preceding solo artists.
• TWICE Japan official site — official naming explanation and August 26, 2026 compilation.
• MISAMO PLAY official catalog — February 4, 2026 release and member solo tracks.
• JYP renewal statement — July 12, 2022 historical renewal.
• Korea JoongAng Daily group background — Sixteen, debut song, and name; modified July 24, 2026, with historical context treated as historical.
• TIME member guide — September 20, 2019; stable member background and fandom explanation, without using historical ages as current.
• The Korea Times Dahyun interview — February 2025 acting debut.
• Billboard 200, March 9, 2024 — With YOU-th at No. 1.
• KBS World Nayeon–Alok report — October 2, 2026 collaboration.
• Apple Music collaboration listing — release date and credited artists; interpreted alongside reporting.
• JYP October 7 pop-up announcement — scheduled October 17–25, 2026.
• JYP live vinyl listing — scheduled October 16, 2026 release.
• JYP Spotless group photograph notice — October 2, 2026 publication; exact shooting date undisclosed.

• Activity check source — inspected October 26, 2026.

Image Credits

• Featured group photo: Dispatch; 2019-01-05. File:Twice at Golden Disk Awards on January 5, 2019.png; CC BY 3.0.
• Nayeon: 티비텐 (TV10); 2025-04-17. File:NAYEON (나연) – STAND OIL – 2025.04.17 – P1.jpg_%E2%80%93_STAND_OIL_%E2%80%93_2025.04.17_%E2%80%93_P1.jpg); CC BY 3.0.
• Jeongyeon: Jihyeonno; 2025-08-02. File:20250801 LOLLAPALOOZA TWICE 0727 cropped.png; CC BY-SA 4.0. Existing source crop retained; no further crop.
• Momo: Pearly Gates Korea; 2023-08-17. File:20230817 Momo Hirai for Pearly Gates Korea 01.jpg; CC BY 3.0.
• Sana: K-POPIT 케이팝잇; 2024-08-09. File:20240809 Sana Minatozaki 湊﨑 紗夏 for PRADA 2024 04.jpg; CC BY 3.0.
• Jihyo: mang2goon; 2023-08-26. File:JIHYO (지효) – FANCAM – 2023.08.26 – P3.png_%E2%80%93_FANCAM_%E2%80%93_2023.08.26_%E2%80%93_P3.png); CC BY 3.0.
• Mina: 파리게이츠; 2022-03-14. File:TWICE’s Mina Myoui on the set of 22SS PEARLY GATES X TWICE TV CF ‘BEHIND FILM’ 01.jpg; CC BY 3.0. Original image retained without edits.
• Dahyun: 파리게이츠; 2022-01-21. File:20220121—Dahyun 다현 Campaign Film, Pearlygates x Twice 2022.jpg; CC BY 3.0.
• Chaeyoung: K-POPIT 케이팝잇; 2024-03-07. File:TWICE’s Chayeong 손채영 2024 06.jpg; CC BY 3.0.
• Tzuyu: 티비텐; 2024-03-05. File:20240305 Chou Tzuyu 周子瑜 03.jpg; CC BY 3.0.

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