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GMA Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
A closer look at TWICE's 10-year run in the K-pop industry
A closer look at TWICE's 10-year run in the K-pop industry Photo Inside Page There is no way but up for K-pop girl group TWICE, which will celebrates its 10th anniversary on October 20, 2025. To make the group's 10th year anniversary more meaningful, they recently released their fourth full album THIS IS FOR and are set to go on a world tour with the same name. From 2015 to 2025, TWICE proved that they are, indeed, one of the strongest and biggest K-pop girl groups in the industry. Take a closer look at their successful 10-year run in the K-pop industry in this gallery:
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
TWICE vs BLACKPINK Drop Songs Same Day - K-Pop Queens Battle It Out
The Ultimate K-Pop Showdown Nobody Saw Coming Imagine your two favorite cricket teams playing the final match on the same day - that's exactly what happened in the K-pop world on July 11, 2025! TWICE and BLACKPINK, arguably the two biggest girl groups representing Korean pop culture globally, decided to drop their new tracks on the exact same day. Talk about perfect timing to break the internet! At 1 PM on July 11, 2025, both groups released their latest offerings - TWICE with their 4th full album "THIS IS FOR" and BLACKPINK with their hard-hitting single "JUMP". This simultaneous release has created the kind of buzz that reminds you of those epic Bollywood vs Hollywood movie clashes during festival weekends. Fans worldwide have been going absolutely crazy on social media. "I can't choose between my queens!" tweeted one fan, while another wrote, "This is like choosing between biryani and pizza - both are perfect but so different!" The excitement is palpable, with fan communities organizing streaming parties and creating elaborate voting campaigns to support their favorite groups. TWICE Celebrates a Decade with Fresh Vibes After nearly 4 years since their last full album, TWICE marked their 10th debut anniversary with something special. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Their new album carries three meaningful messages - "THIS IS FOR YOU", "THIS IS FOR ONCE", and "THIS IS FOR EVERYONE" - basically saying this music is for everyone who's been part of their journey. The title track "THIS IS FOR" is an English dance number that screams summer energy. The music video showcases the girls rocking cool outfits while moving through subway stations, rooftops, and city streets. It's giving major "college friends on a fun day out" vibes that any youth squad can relate to. Within just 2 hours of release, the video was close to hitting 1.9 million views - that's faster than most viral reels! ONCE (TWICE's fandom) have been flooding Twitter with emotional messages. "10 years of TWICE and they still make me feel like I'm 16 again," shared one fan. Another posted, "This album is literally therapy wrapped in the most beautiful melodies. TWICE never disappoints!" The group members themselves expressed their gratitude, saying they "wanted to convey appreciation to fans who have shown love over the past 10 years". BLACKPINK Goes Full Beast Mode Blackpink Meanwhile, BLACKPINK took a completely different route with "JUMP" - a hardstyle track that they'd already teased at their recent concert. The song features guitar riffs that could belong in a Western movie, layered with the girls' distinctive vocals and an explosive chorus that's designed to get stuck in your head. Their music video is where things get really interesting. Think zombie apocalypse meets traditional fan dance meets flying sequences - it's like someone mixed a B-grade horror flick with high-fashion aesthetics. The video features "scenes of the members playing inside a cheering mouth and listening ear, with Lisa dramatically emerging from a split face". By 4 PM on release day, 'JUMP' had reached 4th place on YouTube's trending videos with 5.55 million views. However, the reception has been mixed. While some fans are calling it "uniquely addictive" and "a summer horror movie," others have criticized the video for its alleged use of AI and departure from BLACKPINK's usual style. One fan declared "THIS IS SUCH A HUGE GLOBAL SMASH HIT," while another noted concerns about the production quality. Global Domination Plans in Full Swing Both groups aren't stopping at just music releases. TWICE is kicking off their new world tour "THIS IS FOR" on July 19-20 at Incheon's Inspire Arena, and they're set to headline the massive Lollapalooza Chicago festival on August 2. Three members - Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung - are also making waves with their contribution to the global animation soundtrack "TAKEDOWN". BLACKPINK just wrapped up their Goyang Stadium concerts on July 5-6, drawing 78,000 fans. Their "2025 BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR DEADLINE" will hit 16 cities across 31 shows, covering everywhere from Los Angeles to Hong Kong. This tour comes after their record-breaking "BORN PINK" tour that attracted 1.8 million fans. The fan anticipation for both tours is through the roof. "I've been saving money for months just to see TWICE live," shared a college student. Meanwhile, a BLACKPINK fan posted, "DEADLINE tour is going to be insane. I'm already planning my Seoul trip!" However, some BLINKs have expressed frustration with the limited new content, with one fan noting "It's the same old songs since the In Your Area tour". The simultaneous comeback of these two powerhouses represents more than just music - it's a cultural moment that bridges continents. Just like how regional cinema influences global entertainment, K-pop continues to shape youth culture worldwide, creating shared experiences that transcend borders and languages. The passion and dedication of fans mirrors the same energy we see during cricket seasons or major film releases, proving that good music truly knows no boundaries.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
TWICE's Tzuyu mentions BTS while talking about K-pop's greatest of all time artists: 'Worked hard to...'
Following the release of TWICE's comeback album THIS IS FOR, they sat down with Forbes for an in-depth interview. During the conversation, the group shared insights into their creative process behind the album and offered their thoughts on the K-pop industry as a whole. During then, Tzuyu mentioned BTS while discussing influential K-pop groups who took the genre to global fame. Her response thrilled fans, who praised her humility. Tzuyu credited BTS for K-pop music's global popularity TWICE made a highly anticipated return on July 11 with their first full-length album, THIS IS FOR. During their post-release interview, the host asked the group who they believe is the greatest of all time in the K-pop sphere. Jeongyeon looked sweetly at her members, and excitedly yelled, "TWICE! My G.O.A.T. is TWICE! I love TWICE!" After the endearing response came TWICE's maknae (youngest member) Tzuyu's more sensible reply. She said, "There are so many K-pop artists who worked so hard so that K-pop can take the center stage. Many artists worked hard to contribute, and BTS played a big role in that." This referencing of BTS as a globally influential K-pop group, triggered a fandom clash between ARMYs and BLACKPINK's fandom BLINKs, with each side passionately defending their favorite group. Fans appreciated Tzuyu for acknowledging BTS' contribution to K-pop Tzuyu's comment on BTS thrilled both ARMY and TWICE's fandom ONCE. They appreciated her and TWICE's grounded nature, saying, "they are one of the very few artist who always acknowledged the efforts and contributions of bts without any ego." However, there were some criticism regarding the mention of BTS, as according to them, Tzuyu should have named her own group instead as it was their comeback promotional interview. However, fans who judged the matter neutrally, saw her remark as an act of mutual respect among artists and their heartwarming camaraderie. They also pointed out BTS and TWICE's age-old friendship, to support their argument that appreciating each other came naturally to them. They loved the BANGTWICE crumbs and wanted to see more healthy interactions among artists.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
TWICE's Tzuyu says BTS paved the way - BLINKs aren't taking it well on social media
The phrase "BTS paved the way" has become a talking point within K-pop fandoms. Although many artists - including TWICE, Stray Kids, GOT7's Jackson Wang, PSY, and others - have openly credited BTS for helping globalize K-pop, the statement often sparks backlash when repeated. The latest instance came when TWICE's Tzuyu acknowledged BTS' role in expanding K-pop's global reach. While ARMY and ONCE - the fandoms of BTS and TWICE - have been celebrating the recent interactions between the two groups, BLACKPINK fans appear less enthusiastic. Many took to social media to express frustration, interpreting the praise as sidelining BLACKPINK's own contributions to K-pop's worldwide popularity. What did Tzuyu say about BTS? In an interview with Forbes, Tzuyu didn't hesitate to credit BTS for their impact on K-pop's global rise. "There are so many K-pop artists who worked so hard so that K-pop can take the centre stage. Many artists worked hard to contribute, and BTS played a big role in that," she said, applauding the group's significance in shaping K-pop as a worldwide phenomenon. TWICE's Tzuyu mentions BTS for their role in expanding K-pop globally:"There are so many kpop artists who worked so hard so that kpop can take the center stage. Many artists worked hard to contribute, and BTS played a big role in that." While many felt this moment was wholesome - especially ARMY, who believe the BIG 3 labels mostly bar their artists from mentioning BTS - it was huge to see a big artist like TWICE openly show respect to BTS. However, BLACKPINK fans were unhappy with the statement made by Tzuyu. What are BLINKs saying? Many BLINKs, especially on X (formerly known as Twitter), spoke about how TWICE had just released a song, THIS IS FOR - a track hyping up women - and felt they should not have praised men for globalising K-pop. Some others wondered why BLACKPINK was not mentioned, as according to BLINKs, BTS and BLACKPINK achieved global success around the same time. BTS made a major breakthrough in 2017 when DNA first charted at #85 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a significant milestone for the group. Their global presence was further amplified with a high-energy performance of the song at the American Music Awards later that year - a moment many U.S. ARMYs cite as their introduction to BTS. Soon after, Fake Love made history as the first K-pop song since PSY's Gangnam Style to break into the chart's Top 10. BLACKPINK followed with a landmark achievement of their own in 2018. Their hit Ddu-Du Ddu-Du marked their debut on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #55 - the highest position ever reached by a K-pop girl group at the time. Hence, BLINKs on X who were unhappy with the statement wrote posts like: "When a woman empowers men but fails to recognize other women, it's not strength, it's a missed opportunity." When a woman empowers men but fails to recognize other women, it's not strength, it's a missed opportunity. Another said, "Giving credit to men for the success of your girl group in an industry dominated by men is the most pick-me and crybaby thing you can do. No wonder their empowerment concepts felt performative - they were always a group created for the male gaze." darle crédito a hombres sobre el exito de tu grupo femenino en una industria que fue dominada por hombres es lo más pickme y llorapija q se puede ser 💀 con razón sus conceptos de empoderamiento se sentían performativos, siempre fueron un grupo creado para el male gaze One wrote, "Me when my music and master's degree go nowhere so I resort to name-dropping just to bait their fanbase." Me when my music and master's degree go nowhere so I resort to name-dropping just to bait their fanbase 😭 Another added, "Releasing a women empowerment song just to credit the bunch of men for the growth of a whole industry… STAND UP." releasing a women empowerment song just to credit the bunch of men for the growth of a whole industry…..STAND UP One even wrote, "Just released a song about feminism & women empowerment yet preaching some men, we never making out of misogyny damn." Just released a song about feminism & women empowerment yet preaching some men, we never making out of misogyny damn ARMY and ONCE reunite While the two fandoms were enjoying the comments made, they also clapped back at BLINKs: One ARMY said, "I genuinely have so much respect for these girls because they've never been bitter about BTS and they've always acknowledged their hard work and what they've done for the K-pop industry." i genuinely have so much respect for these girls because they've never been bitter about bts and they've always acknowledged their hard work and what they've done for the kpop industry Another said, "The qrts is why we don't take BLINKs seriously when they preach about feminism. Like, the only reason you can think of when a woman gives credit to BTS is that she wants clout?" the qrts is why we don't take blinks seriously when they preach about feminism, like the only reason you can think of when a woman gives credit to bts is that she wants clout? One added, "If BLINKs dislike TWICE so much, why do you need their validation so much? They're flops, right? So why does it matter to y'all?" If blinks dislike twice so much why do you need their validation so much? They're flops right so why does it matter to yall 😭 Another taunted, "She's from TWICE mentioning BTS, but a certain fandom that has nothing to do with both groups is pissed. They love to make everything about their group." She's from twice mentioning BTS but a certain fandom that has nothing to do with both groups is pissed 💀They love to make everything about their group More about BTS and TWICE What started as a simple dance challenge turned into a full-blown third-gen crossover event. TWICE's Momo and Nayeon lit up social media with their collab with BTS J-Hope for his Sweet Dreams dance challenge, sending fans into a frenzy. But that was only the beginning. J-Hope soon appeared on Sana's Fridge Interview, effortlessly charming viewers, before taking on the Killin' It Girl challenge. The surprise didn't end there - the BTS rapper was later spotted meeting Nayeon and Jihyo at BLACKPINK's DEADLINE concert in South Korea, a moment that felt straight out of a K-pop cinematic universe. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BLACKPINK vs TWICE: Which K-pop group's comeback made their agency's stock price soar higher? Find out
July 11, 2025, marked a landmark day in the K-pop world, as top-tier artists such as TWICE, BLACKPINK and ATEEZ made their highly anticipated comebacks. The announcements of these new musical releases generated immense buzz and excitement online, which had a profound impact on their agencies' finances. According to a report by K-media outlet Joy News 24, one of these groups fetched their agency a record rise in their stock value. K-pop girl group leads to highest stock price rise of their agency With the kind traction the K-pop groups' musical comebacks generated, it was expected that their agencies would greatly capitalize on that. Among TWICE, BLACKPINK and ATEEZ, the former resulted in the most stock price surge for their agency, JYP Entertainment. Their stock value saw an upward trend of over 6% even before the girl group's comeback music video was dropped. It is the biggest value surge among the Big 4 management labels of the K-pop sphere– JYP, YG, SM, and HYBE. Comparison between TWICE and BLACKPINK's stock price surge following comeback As of 11:10 AM KST (7:40 AM IST) on July 11, JYP Entertainment's stock price surged to 75,800 KRW, marking a 6.76% increase (4,800 KRW) from the previous trading day. Meanwhile, YG Entertainment, BLACKPINK's agency, saw a more modest gain, rising 1.95% (1,700 KRW) to 88,900 KRW, in anticipation of the group's comeback song Jump. The difference in numbers might lie in the fact that BLACKPINK dropped a single while TWICE unveiled an entire full length album, titled THIS IS FOR. About TWICE's THIS IS FOR album THIS IS FOR is TWICE's 4th full-length album, released just 7 months after their 14th EP, Strategy. It consists of 14 tracks, including the titular song, opening music Four, group songs– Options, Mars, Right Hand Girl, Peach Gelato, Hi Hello, Seesaw, and Heartbreak Avenue, and unit releases– Battitude, Dat Ahh Dat Ooh, Let Love Go, G.O.A.T., and Talk. Additionally, nine solo tracks for each member will also be part of the tracklist, but they were created solely for their world tour acts and will not be included on the album.
