TWICE Members & ONCE Guide: Songs, Fan Events and 2026 Updates
One chorus is often enough to get you into TWICE. Learning nine names takes a little longer. If you have arrived through “What is Love?” or a concert clip and want to know who is who, this guide gives you a practical starting point: the members, the ONCE fandom, a short listening list and the October 2026 dates worth keeping an eye on.
Updated October 3, 2026. Event times below are Korea Standard Time (KST). Photographs are dated archival images, not pictures of upcoming events.
Who are TWICE?
TWICE are a nine-member group under JYP Entertainment. They debuted on October 20, 2015 with THE STORY BEGINS. Their official fandom is called ONCE. The full lineup is Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu.
The appeal is easy to hear: bright hooks, songs made for singing along and performances that give each member a moment. Try an early single next to a recent release and you will hear how much variety fits inside that familiar group sound.
Meet all nine TWICE members
Use the birthdays below to match names with the official member profiles. The listening suggestions are a way into their music, rather than a ranking of the members.
| Member | Birthday | A listening starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Nayeon | September 22, 1995 | Her solo album NA |
| Jeongyeon | November 1, 1996 | “BATTITUDE” on THIS IS FOR |
| Momo | November 9, 1996 | MISAMO’s PLAY |
| Sana | December 29, 1996 | MISAMO’s PLAY |
| Jihyo | February 1, 1997 | “TALK,” with Nayeon |
| Mina | March 24, 1997 | MISAMO’s PLAY |
| Dahyun | May 28, 1998 | “G.O.A.T.” on THIS IS FOR |
| Chaeyoung | April 23, 1999 | Her solo album LIL FANTASY vol.1 |
| Tzuyu | June 14, 1999 | Her solo album abouTZU |
A smaller lineup can make it easier to pick out a voice. “TALK” pairs Nayeon and Jihyo; “G.O.A.T.” features Mina, Dahyun and Chaeyoung. Once a few voices sound familiar, go back to a full-group performance and follow the handoffs between them.
Five TWICE songs to start with
You do not need to tackle the entire discography on day one. This short route moves from familiar singles to the group’s newer material. The official video page collects the music videos.
- “What is Love?” — Start with the playful video, then listen again without watching. The chorus is the part that tends to stay with you.
- “Feel Special” — A useful next stop if you like pop that feels both celebratory and tender.
- “I CAN’T STOP ME” — For a sharper, driving sound. JYP describes its style as synthwave.
- “THIS IS FOR” — The title track of their fourth Korean studio album, released July 11, 2025. Listen for its confident delivery.
- “ME+YOU” — The title track of the October 10, 2025 special album TEN: The Story Goes On, made for their tenth anniversary.
Solo music and MISAMO: where to go next
Group releases are only part of the listening map. Nayeon’s NA, Tzuyu’s abouTZU and Chaeyoung’s LIL FANTASY vol.1 offer three separate paths to explore. You can find their release details alongside TWICE’s albums in the JYP discography.
MISAMO is the unit made up of Mina, Sana and Momo. It is a three-member project within TWICE. Their first Japanese full-length album, PLAY, was released on February 4, 2026. If those three names are still getting mixed up, spending some time with their unit videos is a good way to learn them.
TWICE fan events and release dates: October 2026
The date that fans looking for a group event will want to note is October 17. An October 2 report from iMBC says TWICE will hold 2026 TWICE FAN PARTY [ONCE UPON A THRI11], with three sessions. Here is how that fits alongside the other announced dates.
| Date (KST) | What is happening | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2 p.m.–October 14, 11:59 p.m. | Preorder window for 2027 Season’s Greetings Spotless | This is a merchandise preorder, announced on the official notice board. |
| October 16, 1 p.m. | THIS IS FOR WORLD TOUR FINALE in SEOUL – LIVE release | A live recording release, with special vinyl; see the official announcement. |
| October 17, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. | ONCE UPON A THRI11 fan party | Times reported by iMBC. Follow official TWICE channels for attendance details and any changes. |
| October 20 | TWICE’s debut anniversary | The anniversary date itself does not confirm another public event. |
Before planning a visit: confirm the venue, application or ticket window, identification requirements and membership eligibility in the event’s own official notice. Those attendance details are not established by the source used here. A session time alone is not enough to book a trip.
What does joining ONCE involve?
ONCE is the fandom name; you can enjoy TWICE and take part in fan conversations without treating paid membership as your first step. For official announcements, start with JYP’s TWICE notice board and the TWICE community on FANS. For Japanese releases and fan-club information, use the official Japanese website.
Membership procedures have deadlines of their own. For example, the ONCE fifth-generation verification notice gave a verification period ending July 15, 2026. That old window has closed. Read the notice attached to the event you want to attend, rather than assuming an earlier membership announcement is still open.
Quick answers for new fans
How many members are in TWICE?
Nine. MISAMO is a three-member unit, so its photos and releases will show a smaller lineup.
What is TWICE’s fandom called?
ONCE.
Is October 16 a new Seoul concert date?
The official October 16 announcement is for the live recording release. The fan party reported here is scheduled for October 17.
Where should I start watching?
Choose one music video from the listening list, then a performance of the same song. Seeing the same chorus in two settings makes it easier to recognize both the members and the choreography.
Sources and more beginner guides
Member details: JYP profile. Album and unit details: THIS IS FOR, TEN: The Story Goes On, MISAMO PLAY and the JYP release catalog. Event and preorder sources are linked beside the relevant dates above. Schedule information was checked on October 3, 2026 and may be updated by organizers.
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