K-pop group Twice marked their 10th anniversary last year with the album 'TEN: The Story Goes On,' featuring solo tracks in diverse genres. In a recent interview, the members reflected on their longevity in the industry and their involvement in the animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters,' which has become Netflix's most-watched movie. The project, produced by Sony Pictures Animation, includes contributions from the group and is nominated for two Oscars.
The K-pop girl group Twice, consisting of Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu, has achieved notable success over the past decade. Last year, they released 'TEN: The Story Goes On' to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The album primarily features solo songs from its nine members, venturing into genres beyond their signature bubblegum pop, such as the country track 'Fix a Drink' and 'Chess,' which samples Beethoven’s 'Für Elise.'
Sony Pictures Animation approached Twice for their project 'KPop Demon Hunters,' an animated film that Netflix describes as its most watched of all time, accumulating hundreds of millions of hours viewed worldwide. The soundtrack topped charts in 2025, with eight songs reaching the Billboard Hot 100. The movie premiered in theaters in August and had a follow-up release over Halloween weekend. It is nominated for two Oscars at the upcoming Academy Awards.
In the interview, conducted in Inglewood, California, on January 21, 2026, the members shared insights into their creative process. Mina noted, 'For Twice’s solo songs, it seems like each member chose a concept that suited them well. And for the group songs, because we’ve been together for 10 years, we know each other’s vocal colors and strengths.' Jihyo reflected on success: 'We’ve worked incredibly hard for the past 10 years... if the fact that many people have listened to our music, loved it, and felt encouraged by it constitutes success, then perhaps we have achieved success. However, I still think there’s so much more we can do.'
Dahyun described their collaboration methods: 'We have a lot of group chats... Both the members and the company staff work together, discussing things and trying their best to make a great album.' Jeongyeon discussed her vocal growth: 'Ten years ago, my voice was one that was trying very hard to sound good, but now I’m recording with the mindset of singing in my natural voice, just being myself.' She also enjoyed recording 'Takedown' for the film, saying it evoked her trainee days.
Chaeyoung connected with the film's character Mira: 'We also eat a lot after concerts because we had spent so much energy... Those parts really resonated with me. The costumes were also great.' Momo outlined future aspirations: 'Our goal is to meet our fans for a long, long time, perform together, try new things, and continue to connect with our fans for many years to come.' Jihyo highlighted evolving activities, including the MiSaMo subunit and individual pursuits like Dahyun's acting, which she said bring positive benefits to the group.
The interview, edited for clarity, underscores Twice's resilience and adaptability in the global pop music industry.
